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When comparing Cherry MX Red vs Cherry MX Black, the Slant community recommends Cherry MX Black for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Cherry MX Black is ranked 4th while Cherry MX Red is ranked 10th.
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Pros
Pro Linear easy actuation
Pro Minimal resistance
Pro No pressure point
Pro Very quiet
Because there is no click or tactile bump, the Red switch is the quietest Cherry MX switch available.
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.
Pro Very sturdy
Cons
Con Mushy feeling
The Red switch doesn't offer any feedback (either audio or tactile), so they can end up feeling mushy.
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