

I’ve ordered off-brand Cherry CLONES (looking at you, Gateron), that have had a few “dud” switches in the bunch. Dependability: Most Cherry switches are NOT fancy, but you can be reasonably sure that they’re going to work, and work for a long time.Quality: In both terms of materials, AND build quality (which they’re probably the best at since they’ve been refining their manufacturing for DECADES).There are a few key benefits when you go with Cherry: The Benefits of Cherry MX switchesĬherry MX switches are easily the most popular (and “recognized”) switch for mechanical keyboards, but why? Cherry Blue (clicky)
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No ratings yet $10.99 View on AmazonĬlick here for our full guide to mechanical switches. No ratings yet $30.00 View on Amazon 10 Pack Kailh Box Switch Jade RGB SMD for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 3 pin Switches IP56 Water-Proof. No ratings yet $11.99 View on Amazon YMDK Wholesales Kailh Crystal Box Royal Navy Jade Pink Heavy Box 5 pin Switches IP56 Water-Proof. Preview Product Rating Price Cherry MX Red Keyswitch (10 pack) - MX1AL1NN | Plate Mounted | Linear | by himalayanelixir No ratings yet $10.50 View on Amazon Granvela Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard Switches- 65 Pieces (Black) No ratings yet View on Amazon Granvela Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard Switches -65 Pieces (Brown) No ratings yet View on Amazon Cherry Mx Switch for Mechanical Keyboard Replacement Part DIY (10 Pcs, Clear, Plate Mount. However, Kailh box CLICKY switches operate totally differently than Gateron or Cherry MX switches, using a mechanism called a “click bar!” Normal clicky switches (including Cherry MX and clone brands like Gateron, etc) use a “click jacket” mechanism to produce the audible click noise. Kailh Box clicky switches have a different click mechanism The stem makes contact with that small colored (green above) piece of plastic, which makes contact with the leaves. This box contains the actuation leaves, and helps protect against dust and water. Some empty space where the stem travels downīut in Kailh Box switches, there’s an extra little “box” inside the switch that the stem travels to!.In normal switches (including Cherry), you’d find the following components: basic parts of a switch (notice how the bottom housing is open…) The difference is quite small! Internal Switch Mechanism

To be honest, the key presses aren’t that much smoother than Cherry MX switches. The boxed stem offers an additional layer of waterproofing and dust-proofing as well as improved stability! (these switches are rated IP56 water and dust resistance)
