When comparing Cherry MX Red vs Topre Short-Throw, the Slant community recommends Cherry MX Red for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Cherry MX Red is ranked 10th while Topre Short-Throw is ranked 16th.
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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 Tactile bump
Its action is very smooth, with a tactile bump near the top of the stroke.
Pro Low resistance after the bump
Pro Very smooth
Its action is very smooth, with a tactile bump near the top of the stroke.
Pro Compact
Short-throw switch used in compact-layout keyboards.
Cons
Con Mushy feeling
The Red switch doesn't offer any feedback (either audio or tactile), so they can end up feeling mushy.
Con Possibly semi-mechanical rubber dome
Debate over whether it is technically classified as mechanical as the question asks, or only semi-mechanical