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Cherry MX Red

Close-up illustration of a mechanical keyboard switch

The classic light linear switch and the reference point many gaming switches are compared against.

Brand Cherry
Type Linear
Sound profile Classic / scratchy
Force 45g actuation
Best for Baseline gaming

Radar take

Not the smoothest modern option, but useful as a familiar baseline.

Who should shortlist it?

People who want a known quantity or are comparing modern budget switches against the old standard.