Cherry MX RGB Red Linear Switches
The Cherry MX RGB Red is a linear switch with a 45 cN operating force, 2.0 mm pre-travel, and 4.0 mm total travel, offering smooth and direct actuation without tactile feedback or audible click. Its transparent housing enhances RGB lighting effects, making it ideal for users seeking both performance and customizable aesthetics.
- Switch Type: Linear
- Actuation Force: 45g
- Mount: PCB (5-pin) or Plate (3-pin) mount
- Lubrication: Unlubed
Price Comparison
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Cherry MX RGB Red
Cherry MX RGB Red switches are the go-to choice for gamers and smooth-press enthusiasts who want responsive performance with vibrant per-key lighting. These linear switches are based on the iconic MX Red design — light, fast, and silky smooth — but updated with a transparent top housing to fully support modern RGB effects. Whether you’re gaming, typing, or showing off your custom build, MX RGB Reds combine low resistance with high glow for a satisfying, quiet experience that still shines.
Key Features
- Type: Linear – smooth press with no tactile bump or audible click.
- Operating Force: 45g – light and effortless for quick, fatigue-free keystrokes.
- Pre-Travel: 2.0mm | Total Travel: 4.0mm – standard Cherry distances for reliable input.
- Housing: Clear top + black bottom – designed for full RGB backlight passthrough.
- Feel: Light and smooth – ideal for rapid keystrokes and competitive play.
- Lifespan: Rated for 50 million keystrokes – built for serious daily use.
User Feedback
MX RGB Reds are a hit with gamers who value speed and consistency. The light actuation force makes them perfect for twitchy shooters, fast-paced MOBAs, or long MMO sessions where your fingers are flying across the board. They're also popular with typists who prefer a quieter, linear feel over tactile or clicky alternatives.
Users often describe them as “effortless” — smooth with no resistance or audible feedback, which some love and others find too soft. They’re particularly great for shared spaces or night owl sessions when silence is golden (though for true silence, a dampening mod might still be needed).
In short, if you want the classic smoothness of MX Reds with modern RGB compatibility, this version brings everything you love — just shinier. Perfect for fast fingers, clean builds, and anyone chasing that soft-press, soft-glow vibe.
Specifications
| Model | Cherry MX RGB Red |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cherry |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
| Feel | Linear |
| Sound | Smooth, light, snappy |
| Spring | Stainless steel |
| Actuation Force | 45g |
| 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 |
| SMD LED Support | Yes |
| Lifespan | 50 Million |