Well, since the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) is a standard MX mechanical switch and the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal is a , the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
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 lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal is a silent linear with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The 20g actuation occurs at 1.50mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | - |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | - |
| Stem material | POM | - |
| Stem shape | standard | Choc |
| Spring | stainless steel | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 20 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 1.50 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | unknown |
| Designer | - | lowprokb |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal is not available at the moment, while the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) can be found in 1 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) and lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal 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!
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There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the PCB-mount variant. | Ambients Silent Linear switches from lowprokb. The Nocturnal switch is a silent version of the Kailh Pro Pink Choc switch. The switch was born from a design by LowproKB - a company that specializes in anything and everything low profile and Choc - and manufactured by Kailh, the leading company in Choc switches. The Ambients series are based on the original Kailh Choc V1 switch, but are a completely new design, having all their parts redesigned to accommodate the new components required to quieten the typical switch noise. Silicone bumpers have been strategically placed within the new design to buffer both the down and the up stroke of a keypress, all while not creating a mushy feeling while typing. |
