Cherry MX Green
The heavy clicky in the MX lineup, essentially a stiffer MX Blue. Historically used on spacebars of Blue boards before being sold on its own.
Actuation force
80 gf
Bottom-out force
105 gf
Pre-travel
2.2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Clicky |
| Brand | Cherry |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Green POM (click-jacket) |
| Top housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Spring | Steel coil, heavier |
| Sound | Loud, high-pitched click like MX Blue but heavier and more authoritative |
| Price tier | $$$ |
Some specs for this switch are community estimates rather than official numbers and can vary by batch. Treat force/travel as approximate.
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Cherry MX Green FAQs
Is the Cherry MX Green linear, tactile or clicky?
The Cherry MX Green is a clicky switch. Same click-jacket click as MX Blue with a noticeably heavier spring and stronger bump.
How heavy is the Cherry MX Green?
It actuates at about 80 grams-force and bottoms out around 105 gf.
Is the Cherry MX Green good for gaming or typing?
Clicky fans who find MX Blue too light and want a heavier, more deliberate click.