Cherry MX Speed Silver
The speed variant trades travel for a 1.2mm actuation point and about 3.4mm total travel. Same 45gf spring as MX Red but registers much sooner.
Actuation force
45 gf
Bottom-out force
70 gf
Pre-travel
1.2 mm
Total travel
3.4 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | Cherry |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Silver POM (shortened actuation) |
| Top housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (PA66) |
| Spring | Steel coil, standard length |
| Sound | Higher-pitched, fast linear with a firm bottom-out |
| Price tier | $$$ |
Building with the Cherry MX Speed Silver?
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Cherry MX Speed Silver FAQs
Is the Cherry MX Speed Silver linear, tactile or clicky?
The Cherry MX Speed Silver is a linear switch. Light linear that actuates very early at 1.2mm with reduced total travel for rapid inputs.
How heavy is the Cherry MX Speed Silver?
It actuates at about 45 grams-force and bottoms out around 70 gf.
Is the Cherry MX Speed Silver good for gaming or typing?
Competitive gamers who want the earliest possible actuation and shortest travel.