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Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 vs Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switch comparison

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Well, since the Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 is a and the Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is a standard MX mechanical switch, 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.

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The Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 is a linear with PC top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). The 40g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 2.80mm. Manufactured by Kailh.	The Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is a 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.

Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 vs Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) data sheets

Name	Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2	Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount)
Type	linear	linear
Footprint	3-pin	3-pin
Top housing	PC	Nylon
Bottom housing	POM	Nylon
Stem material	POM	POM
Stem shape	circular dust-proof MX	standard
Spring	-	stainless steel
Actuation	40 g	45 g
Bottom-out	- g	- g
Pre-travel	1.20 mm	1.90 mm
Total travel	2.80 mm	3.70 mm
Lube	unknown	No factory lubing.
Designer	-	-
Manufacturer	Kailh	Cherry

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 and Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is not available at the moment, while the Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 can be found in 4 stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 and Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

4 Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 offers, starting from $0.4800 (average: $0.57).

Oh no! This item is taking a little vacation. No active offers for Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switches at the moment -- stay tuned!

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!

Force curves

Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 force curve	Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) force curve
No Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2 force curve available.

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There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the plate-mount variant.