Switch comparison
Cherry MX Brown vs Cherry MX Blue
The Cherry MX Brown is a tactile switch and the Cherry MX Blue a clicky one. The Cherry MX Blue is heavier, at 60 g against 55 g, and both travel 4 mm.
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A soft bump partway down tells you the key has registered, with no click. Quiet enough for shared spaces, and a common first tactile switch.
55 g actuation4 mm travel
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Specs side by side
| Cherry MX Brown | Cherry MX Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Clicky |
| Actuation force | 55 g | 60 g |
| Actuation point | 2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
How they feel and sound
Cherry MX Brown
A soft bump partway down tells you the key has registered, with no click. Quiet enough for shared spaces, and a common first tactile switch.
Recorded on: Tofu60 aluminium case, brass plate, foam under the plate and PCB, GMK Mitolet keycaps (Cherry profile)
Cherry MX Blue
A sharp, high-pitched click and a bump you can feel on the way down, from a click jacket inside. Loud and classic, so better at home than in a shared office.
Recorded on: Tofu60 aluminium case, brass plate, foam under the plate and PCB, GMK Mitolet keycaps (Cherry profile), double cork desk mat