Cherry MX RGB Black Linear Switches
The Cherry MX RGB Black is a linear switch with a 60 cN actuation force, 2.0 mm pre-travel, and 4.0 mm total travel, offering a smooth and direct keystroke. Designed with a transparent housing to optimize RGB lighting, it's rated for over 100 million actuations, ensuring durability for both gaming and typing enthusiasts.
- Switch Type: Linear
- Actuation Force: 60g
- Mount: PCB (5-pin) or Plate (3-pin) mount
- Lubrication: Unlubed
Price Comparison
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Cherry MX RGB Black
Cherry MX RGB Black switches bring that classic, heavy linear feel into the modern RGB era. Based on the original MX Black design — known for its firm 60g actuation force and smooth, non-tactile press — the RGB variant swaps in a clear top housing to let your lighting shine through. Whether you're building a minimalist typing board or a decked-out gaming rig with synchronized RGB effects, MX RGB Blacks deliver durability, consistent performance, and a clean aesthetic glow with every keypress.
Key Features
- Type: Linear – smooth key travel from top to bottom, no bump or click.
- Operating Force: 60g – heavier than Reds, offering more control and stability.
- Pre-Travel: 2.0mm | Total Travel: 4.0mm – classic Cherry MX responsiveness.
- Housing: Clear top + black bottom – optimized for full RGB shine-through.
- Feel: Firm and smooth – preferred by users who bottom out and like a more intentional press.
- Lifespan: Rated for 50 million keystrokes – built to endure years of heavy typing or gaming.
User Feedback
MX RGB Blacks are a favorite for users who want a no-nonsense, heavier linear switch with RGB aesthetics. Gamers appreciate the extra resistance for avoiding accidental keypresses, especially in high-stakes moments. Typists enjoy the consistent feel and clean bottom-out sound, especially when modded with lube and films. And for folks who like to bottom out with gusto? These switches can take a pounding without breaking a sweat.
Some find the 60g actuation a bit much for long sessions, particularly if you're used to lighter linears like Reds or Silvers. But others love the "anchored" feeling it gives to typing — a satisfying thunk that’s harder to get with featherweight switches.
All in all, Cherry MX RGB Blacks are perfect for users who want the tried-and-true MX Black experience with a modern RGB twist. Whether you're building a stealthy blackout board or a rainbow rave rig, these switches hold their own — in both feel and flair.
Specifications
| Model | Cherry MX RGB Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cherry |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Feel | Linear |
| Sound | Smooth, deep, quiet |
| Spring | Stainless steel |
| Actuation Force | 60g |
| Bottom-Out Force | - |
| Pre-Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 4.0mm |
| Lubrication | |
| Stem Structure | MX |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Top Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Mount | 3-pin Plate or 5-pin PCB |
| SMD LED Support | Yes |
| Lifespan | 50 Million |