Cherry MX Silent Red
Rubber dampeners on the stem cut travel to about 3.7mm and mute both ends. Feel is slightly softer and mushier than a standard MX Red.
Actuation force
45 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
1.9 mm
Total travel
3.7 mm
| Type | Silent Linear |
| Brand | Cherry |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Red POM with integrated rubber dampeners |
| Top housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Spring | Steel coil, standard length |
| Sound | Very quiet linear, dampened top-out and bottom-out with a soft muted thud |
| Price tier | $$$ |
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Cherry MX Silent Red FAQs
Is the Cherry MX Silent Red linear, tactile or clicky?
The Cherry MX Silent Red is a silent linear switch. Light linear like MX Red but softened at both ends by built-in rubber dampeners, with slightly shorter travel.
How heavy is the Cherry MX Silent Red?
It actuates at about 45 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Cherry MX Silent Red good for gaming or typing?
Office and shared spaces where a light linear feel is wanted without the noise.