Outemu Red
The default linear on many budget boards. Cherry MX Red clone; fully MX compatible for keycaps and sockets.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | Outemu |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | MX-clone stem (POM) |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Standard coil |
| Sound | Muted clack with some out-of-box scratch and light spring ping. |
| Price tier | $ |
Some specs for this switch are community estimates rather than official numbers and can vary by batch. Treat force/travel as approximate.
Building with the Outemu Red?
I hand-build small-batch programmable macropads (QMK/VIA) in Barcelona, and repair keyboard PCBs. Pick your switch, pick your layout with the Shortcut Library, and stop reaching for chords.
Outemu Red FAQs
Is the Outemu Red linear, tactile or clicky?
The Outemu Red is a linear switch. Light-to-medium linear; a budget Cherry Red clone that smooths out with lube.
How heavy is the Outemu Red?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Outemu Red good for gaming or typing?
Cheap linear builds and beginners learning to lube switches.