Cherry MX Red
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| Manufacturer | Cherry |
|---|---|
| Family | Cherry MX |
| Product code | MX1A-L1xx |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Actuation force | 45 cN |
The Cherry MX Red switch is a light, linear, non-clicky mechanical keyboard switch in the Cherry MX family.
It is often preferred over tactile switches for gaming.
History[edit | edit source]
The switch first appeared in November 2008<ref name="Akiba" /> on the streets of Tokyo. The Cherry G80-3600 keyboard was marketed and distributed exclusively in Japan by the computer hardware company Scythe. Originally only available in the Japanese Layout (G80-3600LYCJA) and the US-ANSI layout (G80-3600LYCEU), further Korean and Chinese variants of the keyboard later appeared throughout Asia at various online retailers, although without the Scythe branding.
Keyfeel[edit | edit source]
The Cherry MX Red is a lighter variant of the Cherry MX Black linear switch.
Availability[edit | edit source]
In an order request in 2010 Cherry claimed the switch to be no longer in production. The statement was confirmed when a member of Ducky admitted that the switches used in the limited edition Ducky keyboards were indeed soldered out of Cherry G80-3600s.
However, in 2012 the switch had become popular with a growing number of keyboards produced that use it, including the Leopold and Filco Majestouch product ranges. Besides the Cherry G80-3494, a large number of gaming oriented keyboards are readily available using this switch.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Cherry MX Red switches in the Cherry G80-3600 -
MX red switches in shipping box.
References[edit | edit source]
<references> <ref name="Akiba"> Akiba PC Hotline — CHERRYの「赤軸」キーボード展示中 (Japanese only) Dated 2008-11-15. Retrieved 2015-07-24.</ref> </references>
