Mechanical switches
Which switch is right for you?
Start from the feel you want, or from the room you type in.
By feel
What kind of typing feel do you prefer?
By room
Where will you be typing?
All switches
Showing all switches
Cherry Brown
Soft tactile
Cherry MX2A Brown
Tactile
Cherry Blue
Clicky
Cherry MX2A Red
Linear
Cherry MX2A Silent Red
Linear, quiet
Gateron G Pro Red
Linear
Side by side
See exactly how they differ
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feel | ||
| Actuation force | ||
| Tactile force | ||
| Pre-travel | ||
| Total travel | ||
| Rated life | ||
| Contact |
Force curves
Compare how each one feels under your finger
| Switch | Actuation force | Tactile force |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Brown | 45 cN | 55 cN |
| Cherry MX2A Brown | 45 cN | 55 cN |
| Cherry Blue | 50 cN | 60 cN |
| Cherry MX2A Red | 45 cN | None |
| Cherry MX2A Silent Red | 45 cN | None |
| Gateron G Pro Red | 54 ± 15 cN | None |
Quick guide
Where does each switch belong?
- Best match
- Also good
| Where you type |  Cherry BrownSoft tactile |  Cherry MX2A BrownTactile |  Cherry BlueClicky |  Cherry MX2A RedLinear |  Cherry MX2A Silent RedLinear, quiet |  Gateron G Pro RedLinear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-plan officeShared, quiet | Also good | Best match | Also good | |||
| Meeting roomCalls, mic open | Best match | Also good | ||||
| Home officeLong writing days | Also good | Best match | ||||
| Game roomQuick presses | Best match | Also good | ||||
| Private officeDoor closed | Also good | Best match |