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Linear switches (such as Cherry MX Reds) have no tactile bump and are extremely reliable in the heat of the moment.

Outemu Reds as just as scratchy as Cherry MX switches, but they do have the option of being protected from the elements, which makes it nice for use around children and in public places such as cafes and libraries that allow food (I don’t know if that exists or not though).HyperX Red switches have a bright red bottom housing, a clear top housing, and a bright red stem as well. Finding a mechanical keyboard with a specific switch, even if it’s a common option, can be quite difficult. Cherry MX switches are a great option because they are incredibly well-produced and have a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes. The part anatomy went over the various components including the upper/lower housing, stem, spring, etc.

Red switches vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, they all are similar in the way that they’re lightweight linear switches. Let’s look at the slight differences between each one to see which switch is the best for you. Cherry MX Red Gateron Optical Reds have a dark stem that is more of a burgundy color than the bright red of Gateron Reds and Cherry MX Reds. Well, you don’t. I’m just some person on the internet talking about switches. However, I have tried hundreds of different options at this point, and I have all of the different Cherry MX’s sitting in front of me, so I know from personal experience how they feel and sound.A 65% keyboard is a smaller more efficient size, that cuts out all of the extra fluff. No numberpad, function row, or navigational cluster required. This keyboard will save tons of desk space but still be quite comfortable to use. The keycaps themselves are a little thin but it is easy to forget that the K70 Mk.2 is still a budget gaming keyboard. Its macro programming may be poorly thought out but it has a surprising amount of extra features that are by no means expected at this price range. For that reason alone, the K70 Mk.2 is definitely one of the best Cherry red mechanical keyboards. It can be hard to find a clean and professional-looking mechanical keyboard when most of the best mech keyboards are saturated with RGB LEDs. If you are looking for a premium linear switch typing experience without any gamer flair, then the Filco Majestouch Convertible 2 Keyboard is a great choice. Spring: The spring provides all of the resistance and can affect the overall stiffness. A heavy key will have stiff spring and vice-versa. A bent or twisted spring can cause a lot of extra pinging noise. For a first time mechanical keyboard buyer, sorting through all the different Cherry MX choices can cause be a little overwhelming and headache-inducing, but we’re here to help.

However, if you’ve never used a mechanical switch before, it is not recommended to jump into linear switches right away. Perhaps start with a tactile switch and then try out linear switches after you know what a mechanical keyboard feels like first.

What Are the Advantages of a Mechanical Keyboard?

That doesn’t mean red switches are terrible for typing. For many people, they feel very satisfyingto type on because of the fact that there are no distractions. The sound is more pleasant to listen to overall, and the keyboard produces less extra noise.