Cherry MX Grey (tactile) switch
The Cherry MX Grey (tactile) is a tactile mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 80g at 1.20mm. The 68g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 99.9g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX Grey (tactile) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Grey (tactile) switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.38 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.38 USD | sold out |
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 Grey (tactile) force curve
Cherry MX Grey (tactile) data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Grey (tactile) |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 80 g |
| Actuation | 68 g |
| Bottom-out | 99.9 g |
| Tactile bump position | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Cherry MX Grey (tactile) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Grey (tactile), our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | Cherry MX1A Clear tactile, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Cherry MX Ergo Clear tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 40/78gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Cherry MX2A Brown tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Cherry MX2A Purple tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange tactile, 3-pin, //, 65/95gF, 1.1/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Gateron Quinn tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile 2.0 Banana tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 48/65gF, 1.7/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 80g at 1.20mm. The 68g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 99.9g bottom-out being at around 4mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Cherry MX Grey (tactile).