Cherry MX Speed Silver
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| Manufacturer | Cherry |
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| Family | Cherry MX |
| Product code | MX1A-51NN/51NW |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Actuation force | 45 cN |
| Pretravel | 1.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.4 mm |
| Website | www.cherry.de/cid/keymodules CHERRY MX SPEED Silver.htm |
Cherry MX Speed Silver is a linear variant of the Cherry MX switch, and is Cherry's official name. The RGB equivalent is Cherry MX Speed RGB Silver.
Description[edit | edit source]
It has a shorter actuation distance than others at 1.2 mm for faster presses in gaming. The total travel distance is also shorter at 3.4 mm.
The slider material contains metallic particles to give it a silvery appearance.
This switch is available in two variants:
- MX3A-51NN without pins
- MX3A-51NW with pins for PCB-mounting
The sides of the movable contact, that the slider engages, are lubricated.
Key feel[edit | edit source]
It has been reported to feel similar to a Cherry MX Red switch although some testers find that it is heavier <ref name="LinusTechTips">Youtube video. Linus Tech Tips BRAND NEW Cherry MX Speed Switches! - Corsair Booth, PAX East 2016. Posted and watched 2016-04-27.</ref>.
A Corsair representative has claimed that it uses the same springs as Cherry MX Red. <ref name="CorsairSweClockers">Forum post on SweClockers by "Corsair Johan": Corsair släpper tangentborden Rapidfire med nya brytarna Cherry MX Speed. Retrieved 2016-04-26</ref>.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Speed Silver vs Tactile Grey; the camera flash has exaggerated the brightness of the metallic pigment -
Opened, showing lubricated movable contact and modern slider style
References[edit | edit source]
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