Cherry MX Silent Black
The heavier counterpart to Silent Red. Rubber dampeners cut travel to about 3.7mm and mute both ends of the stroke.
Actuation force
60 gf
Bottom-out force
80 gf
Pre-travel
1.9 mm
Total travel
3.7 mm
| Type | Silent Linear |
| Brand | Cherry |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Black POM with integrated rubber dampeners |
| Top housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Spring | Steel coil, standard length |
| Sound | Very quiet, dampened heavier linear with a soft muted bottom-out |
| Price tier | $$$ |
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Cherry MX Silent Black FAQs
Is the Cherry MX Silent Black linear, tactile or clicky?
The Cherry MX Silent Black is a silent linear switch. Heavier linear like MX Black but softened at both ends by built-in dampeners, with slightly shorter travel.
How heavy is the Cherry MX Silent Black?
It actuates at about 60 grams-force and bottoms out around 80 gf.
Is the Cherry MX Silent Black good for gaming or typing?
Users who want a heavier silent linear for quiet offices or shared rooms.