Cherry MX RGB Grey Tactile Switches
The Cherry MX RGB Grey is a tactile, non-clicky switch with an 80 cN operating force, providing a firm and noticeable feedback without audible clicks. Its transparent housing is designed to enhance RGB lighting effects, making it suitable for users seeking both performance and customizable aesthetics.
- Switch Type: Tactile
- Actuation Force: 80g
- Mount: Plate (3-pin) mount
- Lubrication: Unlubed
Price Comparison
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Cherry MX RGB Grey
Cherry MX RGB Grey switches are the muscle behind your RGB keyboard — a heavy tactile switch built for stability, durability, and long-term reliability. Designed primarily for large modifier keys like the spacebar, the RGB Grey offers a pronounced tactile bump with an extra-stiff 80g actuation force. The clear top housing enables full per-key RGB illumination, making them ideal for modern backlit keyboards that need visual flash and physical firmness in equal measure.
Key Features
- Type: Tactile – prominent bump, no click.
- Operating Force: 80g – one of Cherry’s heaviest tactile switches.
- Pre-Travel: 2.0mm | Total Travel: 4.0mm – matches standard MX specs.
- Housing: Clear top + black bottom – optimized for RGB lighting while maintaining classic Cherry build quality.
- Feel: Strong tactile bump with a firm, deliberate press – built for key stability and controlled actuation.
- Lifespan: Rated for 50 million keystrokes – especially durable for high-wear keys like the spacebar.
User Feedback
MX RGB Greys don’t show up often in full key layouts, but where they do appear, they hold the line. Users love the resistance they offer in the spacebar and other big keys — preventing accidental presses while delivering a clean, confident thock. Some brave souls even build full boards with Greys, describing them as “challenging but rewarding” — like training your fingers at altitude.
Compared to MX Browns or Clears, RGB Greys offer a much stronger tactile bump and require significantly more force to actuate. This makes them ideal for high-precision users who really want to avoid accidental keypresses. But for casual typists or rapid-fire gamers? They can feel overkill unless you’re into that heavy-duty feedback life.
If you want to give your large keys a rock-solid feel — or you just like your tactiles with extra resistance and a bit of RGB dazzle — Cherry MX RGB Greys are your industrial-strength option.
Specifications
| Model | Cherry MX RGB Grey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cherry |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Feel | Tactile |
| Sound | Heavy, muted |
| Spring | Stainless steel |
| Actuation Force | 80g |
| Bottom-Out Force | - |
| Pre Travel | 2.0mm |
| Total Travel | 4.0mm |
| Lubrication | Unlubed |
| Stem Structure | MX |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Top Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Mount | 3-pin Plate mount |
| SMD LED Support | |
| Lifespan | 50 Million |
