When comparing Cherry MX Brown vs Cherry MX Black, the Slant community recommends Cherry MX Brown for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Cherry MX Brown is ranked 1st while Cherry MX Black is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Cherry MX Brown is:
While clicky switches (Blue, Green) provide audible feedback, they can be loud and distracting to others. Brown switches don't have any click, but still make a bit of sound because of the slight tactile bump.
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Pros
Pro Not clicky
While clicky switches (Blue, Green) provide audible feedback, they can be loud and distracting to others. Brown switches don't have any click, but still make a bit of sound because of the slight tactile bump.
Pro Soft tactile feedback
Pro Soft pressure point
A lighter pressure point means that you don't need to hit the keys as hard for it to register. For Brown switches, you can lightly tap the key and it will register, while other switches require more force.
Pro Linear
Pro Heavy switch
The Black is the heaviest out of the 4 most common switches (Black, Brown, Blue, Red). It requires 60g of pressure for activation.
Pro Ultimately durable
On my 8 year old keyboard, all keys still feel like on day one.