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The Cherry MX Northern Light and KTT Silent Blue switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, however, they come with different actuation (45 g vs 43 g), bottom-out force (99.9 g vs 55 g), pre-travel (1.60 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are mostly different. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Cherry MX Northern Light is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a barrel-shaped, gold colored spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 99.9g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. | The KTT Silent Blue is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM+TPE stem (standard shape). The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Northern Light | KTT Silent Blue |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | PC |
| Bottom housing | - | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | - | POM+TPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | barrel-shaped, gold colored | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 99.9 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.60 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | KTT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Silent Blue is not available at the moment, while the Cherry MX Northern Light can be found in 3 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Northern Light and KTT Silent Blue switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Cherry MX Northern Light force curve | KTT Silent Blue force curve |
| No KTT Silent Blue force curve available. |
Comments on Cherry MX Northern Light switches | Comments on KTT Silent Blue switches |
In the quiet, clear nights of the North, the Northern Lights illuminate the sky with an unparalleled elegance. This unique aesthetic inspired us to create the MX Northern Light Switch — a fusion of innovative design and exceptional quality. The MX Northern Light captivates with its distinctive color palette, evoking the serene and mesmerizing beauty of the Nordic Aurora. Yet, its true highlight lies in its outstanding performance – Cherry. The MX NORTHERN LIGHT is proof to CHERRY’s neverending commitment to strife for excellence. Created by a team of in-house switch enthusiasts, the MX NORTHERN LIGHT combines the best components of existing CHERRY switches and enhances them with some new tricks, like an extra polished top housing and the new blue bottom, making this our smoothest linear switch ever – MonacoKeys. | No comments on KTT Silent Blue switches. |
