The Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) and Yushakobo Fairy switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g bottom-out force, 1.90 mm pre-travel, 3.70 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (Nylon vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (standard vs partial dust-proof), spring (stainless steel vs long), actuation (45 g vs 35 g). That said, they are only slightly similar. 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 Silent Red (PCB mount) is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry. | The Yushakobo Fairy is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial dust-proof shape). It features a long spring. The 35g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Yusha Kobo. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) | Yushakobo Fairy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial dust-proof |
| Spring | stainless steel | long |
| Actuation | 45 g | 35 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Yusha Kobo |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) and Yushakobo Fairy switches is exactly the same:
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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 Silent Red (PCB mount) sound test | Yushakobo Fairy sound test |
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Comments on Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switches | Comments on Yushakobo Fairy switches |
There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the PCB-mount variant. | This is a customized Kailh Midnight Silent V2 switch with a spring custom made by Yusha Kobo. While inheriting the characteristics of the Kailh Midnight Silent V2, we changed to a 35g spring, favorite of many users, and adopted a blue housing, which is the image color of the Yusha Studio – Yusha Kobo. |
