Cherry MX Switch Comparison - KeyMouse

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[@noxzaz1076]

The blue switches are for streamers who put their mics so close to the keyboard it sounds like a car crash

[@cyckipapieza1040]

I wanna buy blue for gaming

[@noxzaz1076]

@Weichun SUN facts lol

[@phronesis2471]

@@cyckipapieza1040 no you don't

[@cyckipapieza1040]

@@phronesis2471 why

[@brokentilebench]

Pansolek do so. The clickity clackity is very satisfying.

[@OldBuford]

silent reds: exist everyone at work: clacking away on blues

[@ryansmock2717]

Someone didn't watch the video

[@Weaver_Games]

I hate typing on linear keys

[@Marqan]

Honestly I don't trust Silent Red... The lack of sound is just suspicious... I'm keeping my eye on it!

[@theshinken]

@@Marqan I got silent reds. The press is kinda silent and it's a pleasure to write on them (esp. if you O-ring them), but the sound shifts from the actual press to the spring. So it may be quieter but you also hear that metallic spring "twang" more pronounced all the time. I got used to it but your keyboard sounding like a steampunk contraption instead of a keyboard could be a bit off-putting to some.

[@katiefincher2433]

@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ Same here. Within a couple of days on reds my average wpm is about 100. Years on browns and blues had me at 80wpm on both. Silent reds are a little faster for me as the key travel distance is shortened slightly by mechanism that makes them silent, so about 105-110 there.

[@apriori8413]

I will never understand why companies fail to communicate such kind of vital information in such a clear and compelling way. Thank you.

[@thestatpow5]

Clear information gives informed and knowledgable consumers. The worst type of consumers as they can get the most bang for their buck. Companies hate that!

[@bongjovi4928]

What is vital about this 9m waste of time

[@macey_b2816]

@@bongjovi4928 well if you are buying a keyboard with cherry switches it is vital information you twonk

[@dzuul]

​​@@bongjovi4928 while it may not seem vital to you but it does to us all keyboard enthusiast. for example, new people mostly don't know what's the difference between tactile, and linear switches so that's why we teach them about it so that they can understand more and make them know what keyboard do they prefer for their daily basis. without these information, they'll probably just get a random mechanical keyboard and regret doing so after a few days.

[@Zanthra434]

@@bongjovi4928 knowing what kind of keyboard switch you want

[@gandalf5895]

I'm honestly shocked I never knew about the 'silent red' switches... I always thought red=silent, but no, apparently you can go even more silent I'm impressed

[@cosmosyn2514]

I’m disgusted

[@chem1kal]

yeah search up mx zilents silent reds are louder compared to others

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

@@podrumkaleto5042 Ouch!

[@dailybantam]

Yep, I have one myself. In practice it isn't quite as silent as this video makes it out to be, but it is much quieter than other mechanical keyboards.

[@milanbalaz4337]

Searxh for Gamakay Phoenix.These are beyond silent.

[@Zakru]

Silent red be like:

[@seancahill6844]

@crookback are you a silent red key by any chance?

[@kuzsromber5672]

@condensed milk are you a silent red key by any chance?

[@kuzsromber5672]

@condensed milk ha ha that's relatable

[@elvzz5166]

@condensed milk ha ha that's relatable

[@kuzsromber5672]

@condensed milk lol

[@SoulSlayer95]

“You can just borrow a keyswitch tester from a friend” i must not have the right friends because i know for a fact not a single person I know has a keyswitch tester handy and ready to let people borrow haha

[@plasmaoctopus1728]

reminds me when a friend asked if I had a spare t-con board for a tv, like, I get I have random stuff but that I would have no reason to have that.

[@josh3003]

@@shinigamo9515 My man just had a stroke while typing

[@shinigamo9515]

@@josh3003 i think i need a new phone lol

[@CyborgTeam]

lmao i was thinking the same

[@No-yb2kn]

same lol

[@darxori]

Idk why him pressing the keys really fast at 2x speed made me laugh so hard I think my sense of humor is broken

[@HYP3R_1ON]

ikr

[@dc9591]

TIMESTAMPS: Tactile (2:25) ....Brown - 2:45 ....Clear/Grey - 2:52 Clicky (2:58) ....Blue - 3:17 ....Green - 3:23 Linear (3:29) ....Speed Silver - 3:45 ....Red/Silent Red - 3:58 ....Black - 4:18 _________________ Nerd Stats: Tactile Keys - 4:43 Clicky Keys - 5:25 Linear Keys - 5:56 _________________ Spamming Random Keys - 7:00 _________________ Promo - 8:29 (Saved till the end like a champion)

[@blueeyedsnake5481]

Underrated comment TBH

[@BoomChing]

Thanks

[@sonic-cq3yu]

lifesaver bro ❤

[@nexra0]

One of the hardest decisions known to mankind.

[@kaleb5646]

honestly i don’t know if i want that little bit of clicky with browns or that quietness with the silent reds

[@NbgBytezYT]

Yes I can't decide between browns and blues

[@theseangle]

@@NbgBytezYT simple, if you have homies, and they go to bed earlier than you then browns; if you're all alone then blues

[@NbgBytezYT]

@@theseangle got blues lmao

[@zarrowthehorse]

not really, clicky switches suck

[@LegendBegins]

I appreciate how quickly this went from key review to ASMR.

[@michaelhadley1040]

Hate ASMR

[@roman2374]

So grateful he didn’t talk over any of it 👌🏼

[@CONTXGIOUS]

Thanks for “kinda” copying my comment

[@hdsn.b]

@@CONTXGIOUS I'm sorry but how in any way did he copy ur comment? Ur really gonna get butt hurt about someone having the same thought as you. Your not the only person that watched this and thought it was ASMR....

[@CONTXGIOUS]

@@hdsn.b no it was just a joke man

[@jonathanr4160]

I really wish we lived in a world sometimes where I'm not forced to buy a key tester or multiple keyboards online just to sample them all. I'd love to be able to walk into an actual store and have everyone of these types set up for people to actually try in person before buying!

[@magusperde365]

All mx and mx clones switches are the same scratchy crap though

[@_sabot]

@@magusperde365 Which are better?

[@truereaper4572]

That store is Microcenter. Best Buy also sometimes has a key tester in the keyboard isle.

[@NorthLaker]

@@truereaper4572 MediaMarkt if you're in Europe

[@Netlogic.]

@@NorthLaker Maybe in West Europe, but in East all they have on display are the off-brand Chinese crap.

[@marglegod]

This is the single most informative guide I have ever seen about these different switches, and so simple too. Thank you so much!

[@andreigs3038]

Gamers: The fans are so noisy! Also gamers: These Cherry Blues are so great!

[@halloweenjean]

Lmao

[@WinterFlare]

I hate noise but I love cherry blue clicks. Its either blue or browns. Right now I have a normal dome switch keyboard and I tried mechanical blues and I loved them instantly.

[@ivanshen7263]

No real gamer uses clicks switches. Linears>>>>

[@zackariahp1873]

@@ivanshen7263 i agree , went from reds to blues to see if i would prefer them but in my experience, the blues are slightly better for typing but far worse for gaming . therefore i am selling my blue switch board and using the money to get what i think will be perfect for me , silent red keyboard.

[@novey8791]

I like the clicky sounds. Fans just sound like someone blowing on your ear

[@amazingbanana4447]

When the switch tester costs more than your keyboard

[@Subhrajyoti]

F

[@theseangle]

Use the pennies that weigh 5g

[@samueljett7807]

Just borrow one from a friend! (Who the heck just has one of those lying around? No one that I know)

[@jeromesuarez4224]

@@samueljett7807 a gamer friend

[@dmv_daed2251]

wtf kinda keyboard u use bruh ? 💀💀

[@raeh5158]

This was a really helpful sound test! Thank you for tapping the keys at different speeds and then doing them all together

[@johnl2727]

I worked for Cherry from 1980 to 1985. The MX switch was invented during that time. The production of the switch took place at Cherry Mikroschalter in Germany.

[@agenda697]

You sir have claimed your spot in history, 🏆

[@Gadekko]

I should be studying

[@MuffineousMuffin]

same here lol

[@WaikitLie-ed8uf]

You just read my mind

[@aurumaker7266]

Lol same

[@oldman0]

same

[@cezmark1420]

Same :D

[@pausn5795]

This video feels like it’s 40 mins long

[@SnoFitzroy]

I could go for 40 minutes of just the key sounds tbh

[@gogojuice2621]

XD

[@DesertCookie]

The playback speed controls are very useful :P

[@langlalessclips4385]

Ik

[@natureportal9285]

Ikr

[@HansenWHS]

This is the best video for Cherry MX Switch demonstration I have ever seen. really helpful for people not having hands on opportunity with switch selections.

[@opal817]

The two-at-a-time force test with led indication is genius. That's all I needed to know and no other video has managed to convey it in clear terms! Thank you!

[@jasperdiscovers]

I just spent 8 minutes looking at a dude jamming on cherry keys.

[@thomasarsenault8943]

Thats about right!

[@patricknelson]

Definitely not kink shaming here, my friend.

[@alexisestevez8705]

Did you watch only once???!!!

[@raulvelasco5700]

silent red is what i need when im playing at 2am

[@Shadow_Akuma]

Same

[@elysteco]

No ur gonna need blue or green for that

[@flamingarsenal7897]

Elysteco I got greens

[@skeletor2118]

@@elysteco I got caught when I had blue switches.

[@pridekasper1236]

Skeletor F

[@com.passionatebitch]

beautiful! I didn't just learn, I was enlightened with how the switches work thanks to the graphics 😂 a lot of good extra lessons

[@_Clockwerk]

this was the most helpful and detailed video i've seen on the different switches. Thank you so much. I think I'll choose brown because I want the tactile feel but not too loud.

[@DMalek]

Just me who gets anxiety when he presses the silent red? its like a bad dream when you try to run away from a monster but its just right behind you walking chill AF even you're sprinting for your life

[@Skyavanger]

Stop sniffing that cocaine dude...

[@chacha_zemisei]

It misses... *the click*

[@ZairaL03]

I know what you mean. I have had 2 attacks (anxiety attack or something, it was so random so idk) where all of a sudden, everything around me... felt wrong. I was just chilling, with my music, when all of a sudden the beats to the song were making me want to puke, it sounded all wrong, too fast paced but too slow at the same time. I thought it would help to turn the music of and just relax in silence, but the silence was also wrong. That silence is kind of the same feeling I got from that that key switch. Just wrong. ... But wtf I still want that switch for my keyboard cause that's silent as fuck and I'm so tired of my Blues 😅

[@DMalek]

@@ZairaL03 im using romer g brown or mx brown is best for me

[@konstanZX2]

It sounds like it didnt get pressed, not good when you rage cause the sound doesnt go along with what you type.

[@fuba3112]

actual test starts at 4:40

[@highidle4532]

Fu Ba thanks bruh

[@razmerade4072]

Thank you for existing. His talking is so goddamn boring.

[@achooblessu9501]

You blessed soul

[@nathan-eg1jn]

King

[@lilsavagecabage612]

What why does everyone wanna skip to there 😂 you need to know how it is to really know which one to get

[@TigerPrawnZA]

It's interesting how red and silver are aimed at gamers, but I love blue for the physical and audio feedback. Nothing like pressing a button and nothing is happening in game, then you know you've been rooted, stunned or something else is stopping you in game, the peace of mind that it's not the keyboard is underrated. It's like "I know I pressed it, I felt it, I heard it"

[@TheRealAstro_]

Reason for that is because the 'bump' that the blues have increase the force or energy you need to exert to push the key down. Like sure you'll get the feedback, but reds do the same thing but instantly when you press the key, without it 'forcing back' at you as harshly. What you say makes sense if you are constantly resting the weight of your fingers on your keys, but most people (to my knowledge at least) don't do that. In my opinion blue switches are what a lot of 'beginners' or novice gamers tend to go for because they want that physical feedback to confirm their action, while more advanced users go for reds or sometimes a tactile switch because through tons of hours of playing they're incredibly comfortable knowing exactly when they input a key press.

[@TigerPrawnZA]

@@TheRealAstro_ I've probably been gaming since before you were born, you just pull stuff out of your ass in a long ass message, stfu

[@dinosharttt]

Nothing like the keyboard being louder than the game if you press the key you know you did it doesn’t matter if your on silent reds

[@Marko343]

Probably one of the best guides to picking a switch vs clattering away on keyboards. Appreciate the thoroughness and the little LED is a nice touch that most people I'm not a very fast typist so your medium speed key presses is what my blue switches sound like to my wife when she's sleeping. Might go speed silver and get some rubber bands with a k70. Thanks!

[@Gabriel87100]

Silent Red sounds like a broken key lmao

[@ShadowLinkxMaster]

Why not make a Frankenstein keyboard? Every single key on the keyboard is a different colored switch? :)

[@MrSirrr13]

@@asdf512 indeed he did

[@nolategame6367]

So did chyrosran22

[@framenothing6561]

Chyrosran22 did this with a GMMK and had 1 switch type per key. It sounds absolutely mortifying and I love it.

[@Zloy_nub]

Ffs guys, atleast include links to the videos

[@Zloy_nub]

randomfrank's video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHu7kouieK2DY5I Chyrosran22 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n566i6x3oKl5eck

[@rxw5520]

One thing wasn’t mentioned: the blues must be released to a slightly higher point than their trigger point before they reset and can be triggered again. Theoretically not ideal for rapid mashing over and over. Then again I’ve seen pros use them so it can be done…

[@trudiamond30]

Just getting into keyboards and this is the best video ever. Explains everything about switches! Thanks 👍

[@picanha694]

Silent red is when you want to type at 2AM to not wake up the mrs. The blue ones is to annoy your mrs when you are in a fight.

[@hiimapop7755]

The blues are more like "To not hear her talk to you in an arguement".

[@WinterFlare]

Hi I'm APOP just look straight at your PC while she argues at you, don’t look at her, just clack away.

[@__Andy__]

then the blue ones are great to buy.

[@WhiteTree97]

haha wife bad joke

[@JB-cm5xb]

@@WhiteTree97 Nah, just that sometimes ya gotta have a silly way to fight with the Mrs. Nobody ever said she's bad, clearly they care because they're using silent switches while she's sleeping. :)

[@mshumai]

Best video i've found thus far demonstrating the difference between Red and Silver actuation distance (6:39). Sure I know it's 1.2mm vs 2.0mm but it's very nice to see the simultaneous press and led activation. thank you for posting this, which helped me decide with switches to purchase.

[@FatihAegon]

What is your choice ?

[@Turtlesp5000]

Same, getting a silver mini ducky :)

[@creepychris420]

dudes i used silver for years now and its the way forward for pro gaming lol. travel helps but being softer to press it forces u to be precise if you weren't before coz otherwise u press 5 keys at once. once i got over that after a few days i am much more accurate with my keypresses. before i would subconsciously touch the sides of other keys to make sure i was in the right place, but u cant do that on silver coz it will press lol. i type this last bit with my eyes shut lol

[@xalderin3838]

@@creepychris420 How's the sound with it? Is it as clicky as it is in the video?

[@Overdosive]

@@xalderin3838 Yes, had mine for a couple years now. I personally love it.

[@daveys]

Thanks for this comparison! I have a keyboard with Cherry MX Reds (it’s a Cherry keyboard too) and I was getting worried that I’d got the wrong switches but after watching your demo, happy now that the one I have is likely to be best for my needs.

[@randalldesignd9857]

this video wins the internet today. the smooth nerdout on the raspberry pi lighting was sensational! the soft press of blues sound like how asmr would chip a tooth. i went from the terrible blues to the reds and now i want the silent reds. great video, you made it very easy to understand.

[@dragos-lucian]

Tried a silent red and it felt like the keys were broken.

[@aygwm]

They take some adjustment but after a while they’re very nice as daily drivers. Recommend.

[@suoped8789]

Tried lubing them?

[@kloudzbk5310]

ONG BRUH THEY DONT FEEL RIGHT

[@FartGaming-kf9vw]

Silent reds are very mushy and don't really feel mechanical at all. Pretty sure it was best to just go with the standard MX reds.

[@osamajavaid1]

@And-Nonymous can u please recommend me a good keyboard with silent red switches?

[@n8than26]

silent red sounds like rubber dome imo

[@siruno6024]

well most rubber dome are supposed to be silent, i guess it's a switch for those who want a mech keyboard but they don't want sound.

[@imaginarychip4916]

@@siruno6024 It's for competetive gaming bec it light

[@Amen06]

Dogs and Gooses forever rubber domes aren’t for gaming

[@mclsauce6300]

it just sounds kinda scratchy

[@cinna7814]

The whole point of the silent switches are that they have rubber dampeners to silence the upstroke and downstroke. It's not exactly like a rubber dome and they tend to have a deeper sound to them as well as not feeling as mushy. It mainly depends on the keyboard you're using though. If you're using some cheap keyboard which is already similar to a rubber dome then you'll end up having a closer sound to it

[@psychoscotch]

Ive been looking around a good explanation video and this is by far the best one I found! Thanks a lot! Helped me choose my keyboard.

[@darknessmonster7573]

The best video out there explaining and demonstrating these switches. Thank you, it still helps us till today.

[@TheoFoodie]

This was a beautifully executed test. You even put in extra effort to add some flair with controlling the brightness and explained everything (from each PCB connector wiring to the individual switches' travel distance) thoroughly. Easily the best key switch comparison video on KZbin to date. Thank you for sharing.

[@karma8131]

Substitute Teacher: "stop pushing my buttons or I'll tell the principal" Me and The boys: 5:10

[@mech1x]

5:42

[@tylervoyer74]

7:04

[@mixo275]

LMFAO

thank you man

[@Cefik24]

Thanks! I've watched many videos about switches and still didn't know what's the difference. This video showwn me everything

[@kaitotara734]

Man amazing not only just sound thock thock thick thick like the other but you actually explained all of them deep down one by one this is what i looking for thankyou 👍

[@mar3093]

“You can just borrow a keyswitch tester from a friend” See this is a funny statement because i do not have any friends

[@seasesh4073]

Ahh yes, right in the feelings

[@mar3093]

@@seasesh4073 lol

[@kalli71]

even if you had 400 friends, there's still noone with a keyswitch tester

[@ThisIsSoReal83]

ha..ha...ha -_-

[@guggieg3265]

Typical gamer

[@beachyblondieboo]

Informative and clear. I learnt a lot about keyboard switches and it was easy to watch. Great video!

[@Sethorion99]

Finally a review that does a good job of demonstrating the differences between Cherry MX Switches. Normally it's just subjective waffle but this really shows the objective differences. One thing I think you forgot to mention is that blues don't reactivate if pressed down again within the lower half of their travel. You have to go above the half-way click otherwise it won't register a press. Absolutely terrible for mashing keys in a game or whatever.

[@Vousie]

That explains why ZeqHD essentially said in his comment to get anything but Blue or Green.

[@izidor]

I have the brown once in my K70 mk2 and iam very happy with them since many years now. The red silent look very interesting to me.

[@kapperkermit1098]

This is great you give a very good description of what the keys actually feel like rather than saying”it’s clicks or linear” you describe what linear means and helped me a lot!

[@pipo_3501]

*Sound Test* *Tactile* 4:45 Brown, Clear, Grey *Tactile with clicky sound* 5:25 Green, Blue *Linear* 5:56 Black, Silent Red, Speed Silver, Red

[@black3thanos705]

ty

[@user-nr1jg9lu3i]

Tysfm

[@chiba5271]

godsend

[@aytviewer2421]

This is the best Cherry MX Switch video EVER! So awesome in the tactile and sound review. So shocked at how quiet the MX Silent Red is compared to all others. Sort of like the MX Green though it'd been dumped from my conference calls when trying to type while sharing documents. I think I need two full keyboards --one with Silent Reds and another with Greens for alone time typing and light gaming.

[@margauxcy]

Very helpful, this is exactly what I was looking for, now I know what all of the colors mean, and not just a few or the most popular! Awesome video!

[@ZeqHDx]

My list from best to worse (out of experience and only the one's I have owned) 1. Speed Silver (no question about this, shorter travel distance, faster key registrations, perfect for MOBA's and FPS games especially if you're a competitive gamer this is a must imo) 2. Standard Red (saw great improvements when playing FPS games and during times where I had to tap the keys really fast back to back for example when doing corner peeks or weapon quickswitches.. not so much difference for MOBA's compared to Speed Silver imo) 3. Black (again very minor difference from Red unless you're a competitive player that plays games on the highest level I don't think you'll notice a difference) 4. Brown (no comments about this one, good enough for gaming if you can't find Red or Silver switches in your country these will do just fine as a starter) 5. Red Silent (even though the actuation force and travel distance is the same as regular Red, these somehow feel a bit delayed or slower for some odd reason. The standard Red makes very little noise but if for some reason you really really need a quieter keyboard for example if you're sharing your room then these are the ones for you? 6. Blue & Green (I personally see no reason to have these for gaming unless you like the clicking sound these switches make as stated in the video. Other than that I would recommend getting any other one from the ones mentioned above)

[@blxzing1201]

ilysm

[@rs.zsalma]

Thanks, I just bought a keyboard with blacks as the silver were sold out. Have a made a smart choice here or shall I return and wait for silver?

[@ZeqHDx]

@@rs.zsalma The Silver's are more there for a first timer, when making the switch from anything between Silver-Black I highly doubt you'll notice a difference and not sure if it's worth going through the effort of returning your product and getting a new one. I myself have been using the SteelSeries Apex Pro with adjustable Omni-switches lately because of the fact I play lots of different games and sometimes the lowest actuation force setting is too sensitive for anything other than FPS games so whenever I switch to a MOBA I increase the actuation to prevent accidental clicks. Keep that in mind if you're planning on getting Silver (steady fingers are a must)

[@rs.zsalma]

@@ZeqHDx Thanks for your reply dude. I ended up sticking with the black switches and love it, before this i was on the razer optomechanical switches which were ridiculously light. Much prefer the blacks, perfect for me as its not often i play FPS, and even then - im quite heavy handed so works great.

[@ItzEntoX]

I got silvers I was debating between blues and silvers do u think I made a good choice

[@bryangrim6021]

Being new to looking this stuff up and wanting to see direct comparisons between switch types, this was very helpful. Thank you. Can’t believe I just watched a video of button pushing, but it was EXACTLY what I needed to see.

[@isaiahparker3295]

Thank you for going into detail with every switch really appreciate it ima sub keep up the work

[@insecurescorpio]

I am completely new to the keyboard world and I never comment on youtube videos but this is the best explanation and demo video I have seen! Thank you

[@heresey]

Thank you for this ELI5 roundup of the keys. The diagrams were really helpful.

[@Icarus8311]

A lot of these types of videos has a lot of voice overs during the keypresses whereas you give great audio samples of the different switch types. Thank you!! Your video was a lot more helpful than many others!

[@soccermaniac2819]

thank you! I have been searching online for years for a good sound and release comparison between switches. I write novels and code, so I type a lot. I hate loud keyboards and have been struggling with what was the best sound to keep the noise level down but still able to keep the key activation at a recognizable pressure point. I had no idea Silent red existed, this will be my go to switch from now on

[@oscarmvl]

The comparison between the red and silver switches at 6:40 was exactly what I was looking for, thanks a lot!

[@patxiplg]

PERFECT demonstration!

[@coloradocornbread6996]

I'm very impressed by your idea with the lights. I thought my keyboard with blue switches was wonky because I noticed my map coming up when I hit M before I heard the click sound. Now I know why!

[@harag9]

My keyboard is very old and looking for a new one but it's changed so much, great comparison video... Now to find the right keyboard....

[@samuelmayrand2054]

This is the perfect comparison video and all you really need to see or hear to decide :) (brown and red silent for me)

[@jehanico6648]

Does anyone find it oddly satisfying when he taps the keys loudly?

[@rayne1337]

I wouldn't say so

[@speedx287]

YES

[@domadoma9357]

That's the feeling people call ASMR ^^

[@Kousitto]

Except for silent red

[@nerph5762]

No... the bottom out is disgusting

[@g83s83]

Finally a video what explains and shows the real difference. Came here after watching a ton of "WHAT'S UP GUYS! TODAY WE ARE... " videos. Thanks a ton for doing this!

[@cmarie2511]

pretty much just learned about keyboard switches a few hours ago. This video is very helpful, thank you!

[@parallelshad0wcl0ak76]

Me: puts pillows around my Xbox to quiet it Also me: orders blue switches that can be heard from Venus

[@XenoShogun]

This is the best comparison on KZbin. Great visuals and explanations, thank you for this.

[@KelseyBDJ]

A great explanation on the difference between all the keys. Some fantastic info that will help me choose my next keyboard! 👍

[@nightlyowll]

So much detail, that's beyond most of the KZbin review videos! Amazing work

[@paulweston8184]

This was really helpful bro. Thanks for getting right to the switches and showing multiple times how they differ instead of me having to press "J" every ten seconds. I was actually thinking about getting that switch tester on amazon but you made a good point that it won't let you experience the switches closing. I think I'm an MX Blue fan. I like the Clicky and ever since my ABS M1 broke, I haven't been able to find a switch like it considering it is no longer in production.

[@Andreea660]

OMG, yesss!! This is how you do a comparison & testing video!! The level of detail is so satisfying!

[@roahnosh]

The diagram for each switches is so detailed and easy to understand.

[@jeffrokraus5483]

Great video! You've helped me enjoy my Sunday on this roller coaster of learning 😀

[@mustafaunlu9346]

I loved the silent red.

[@kaylaties9744]

they sound scratchy though... or is that just me lmao

[@dixiedamelio8170]

@@kaylaties9744 just you

[@ilikepork247]

Glad I found the video, Bought my first mechanical about a year ago for gaming with cherry reds and I personally find them too sensitive. Really happy you included the actuation force because I thought blacks would be best for me although hard to find, however, seeing that brown and blue are quite a bit firmer helps tremendously.

[@Axelarden]

two years later, I'm in the same boat. I picked up a keyboard with reds in them and there are so many times I inadvertently press a key and not realize it due to the sensitivity and lack of tactile feedback. just resting my hand on the keyboard can end up pressing a key. next board I get I'm gonna try to get browns in them for sure

[@yurio3693]

Bro my keyboard registers when I blow on it and this don’t happen wtf you guys doing

[@TimoBirnschein]

This was excellent. Thank you for demonstrating the differences. It will come down to personal impressions using the keyboard in the end but seeing and hearing the differences already helps the newcomer in "do I want blue or brown" to kick things off :)

[@crewnecks7922]

Thanks for this. I am looking to change my switches in my keyboard and I am pretty new to the differences. Before this video I was under the impressions that since my keyboard already has Cherry Red switches It will not make a big difference. After watching I realised I have the silent switches and it is a huge difference and i need switches asap.

[@vivaantiwari9852]

Once again boys the algorithm has brought us together, see ya’ll in a year!

[@jurgeysamuel]

Take her easy boss

[@diskoeric2248]

one month left boy-o

[@ThaisMeloThaolim]

Hi

[@armaan5964]

Sup

[@Blihnd]

I searched

[@henrygreen2096]

I am blown away at how silent the...well... _silent_ reds are hahah Thank you for the in depth comparison!

[@chusoskever2649]

Great review, it's amazing how quiet the Silent Red switch is... well deserved that name, I don't know which should I pick, I'm between red and brown, maybe I'll buy one of those switch tester

[@luciemew4865]

Thank you so much for this! I wasn't sure if linear were the right ones for me, now I am. :)

[@RogerPersson]

Great explanation of the "key" differences! I've been programming for +20 years, and didn't know all the specifics. I think I would go for the Silent Red or Tactical Brown 45 and 55 centinewtons keystrokes. BTW, nice work with the test boards setup, looks like it deserve video in its own.

[@gradientO]

that's good

[@cesarpalmos8235]

I have the silent reds and they are still relatively noisy, I would love to try the silent blacks because the silent reds only offer 45 cN of force, which is a little soft for my liking. The Browns are only offered with 55 cN "standard" switches while the Blacks are offered in both "standard" and "silent" switches with 60 cN of force.

[@xivix6710]

This was the most informative video on cherry switches I could ever find ! Thanks a lot !

[@lemonypride5852]

his voice is so calming and soft, made me almost sleep

[@yrc66]

Superb video. The best on YT for mechanical switches KB. Thank you for your time and effort

[@pubert23]

i don't know why everyone likes clicky blues so much. they literally give me a headache

[@jeneralgod]

It's the best when it comes to purely typing and it helps indicate whether or not you've pressed on a key when you're not looking at your keyboard 24/7. Try typing a story on a cherry mx blue keyboard and you'll understand why

[@abubakrakram6208]

It is a little pitchy, isn't it? I can see how it would get in my head.

[@18idlesuggest]

I regret buying a blue switch one lol, my family is pissed at me for typing so loud I even don't like the clicky sound anymore. Well not like I had any choice, the cheapest mechanical I could buy was a blue switch

[@pubert23]

@@jeneralgod no thanks I don't want a headache lol

[@jeneralgod]

@@pubert23 It's oddly satisfying, once you get use to it

[@MrLuigge]

maaaan the silent red is really silent... anyway thanks for the great video I want to buy a mechanical keyboard but didn't knew these green and clear swiches...

[@GuillaumeB7]

That clear switch definitely seems interesting.

[@JamieDabrowiecki]

Really helpful video, thanks! I've always liked Cherry MX Blue switches for typing but I've found the keystrokes are picked up quite a lot when I'm streaming. Buying a new keyboard as we speak so I'm going to try out Cherry MX Brown switches.

[@sharleenwang6608]

Thanks a lot! Probably the most useful video I found so far for helping me make the decision. I thought I should buy red just like most of the Mechanical keyboard starter. Turns out, brown is the one that suits me.

[@Uputz]

The red Silent are impressive.

[@ironicbobcat1]

They sound like overlubed reds

[@CoastGraffiti]

They sound scratchy af

[@aygwm]

@@CoastGraffiti they are so quiet that the scratch is really loud in comparison to the up and downstroke. It’s unnerving at first but actually gets to be very enjoyable after a while

[@sumimasim1708]

I'm so glad I watched this video. I've been researching my first mechanical keyboard and now I know I absolutely don't want clicky switches. I was fairly fond of both the tactile and linear though.

[@pavly1961]

If you want for gaming get the silver switches if you want for gaming and typing get the brown if you want for typing consider getting a membrane keyboard or one of the red switches

[@wsketchy]

Also be aware browns aren't very tactile compared to some other non cherry switches (Some people like that but a lot don't)

[@Koutrikos]

Good job,this helped me a lot to decide what kind of switches I need. Well done!

[@aaronm359]

Going to make my first keyboard next year, this really helped, thank you 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KuraIthys]

Wow, silent red really means it huh. So much quieter than the others. And the clicky keys are the opposite. So... Yeah... XD

[@levih.4252]

Thank you for all of your efforts in comparing the switches. I know its seems dumb to some but is really helpful when you want to buy a $100-$200 and there are very few brick and mortar stores left that have keyboards on display to check out let alone ones that have more than one or two models.

[@anjildhamala4996]

Typing on a blue switch keyboard and my MS Teams is letting me know "I'm muted" as I'm typing 2 feet away. :D I wasn't familiar with switches before this video and IMO the Red sounds the best.

[@kxdsh]

I have black switches but want to switch to blues, love the clacking

[@PavolSojak]

in fact this is the best comparison I found to really hear the difference