The Gateron Zero Degree 0° and Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, - g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), bottom housing (PA66 vs Nylon), spring (20 mm vs stainless steel), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 mm). 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 Gateron Zero Degree 0° is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Double-shoulder stem mute pads, 4x bottom pads, double-rail stem structure. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | 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. |
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| Name | Gateron Zero Degree 0° | Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Zero Degree 0° can be found in multiple stores.
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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!
Comments on Gateron Zero Degree 0° switches | Comments on Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switches |
Features of the Gateron Zero Degree switch overthrow the traditional silent structure. "Soft elastic sound absorption and noise reduction" – Gateron. | There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the PCB-mount variant. |
