Cherry MX Clear
Essentially a stiffer, more tactile MX Brown with a fatter bump and heavier spring. A long-time enthusiast favorite, often ganged with heavier springs in mods.
Actuation force
65 gf
Bottom-out force
95 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Tactile |
| Brand | Cherry |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Milky/clear POM |
| Top housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Spring | Steel coil, standard length |
| Sound | Firm tactile, quiet with no click, deeper thud than MX Brown |
| Price tier | $$$ |
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Cherry MX Clear FAQs
Is the Cherry MX Clear linear, tactile or clicky?
The Cherry MX Clear is a tactile switch. Pronounced, rounded tactile bump that is much stronger and heavier than MX Brown.
How heavy is the Cherry MX Clear?
It actuates at about 65 grams-force and bottoms out around 95 gf.
Is the Cherry MX Clear good for gaming or typing?
Tactile fans who find MX Brown too weak and want a heavier, more defined bump.