Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switch
The Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) is a silent linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) 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 | buy | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 3.80 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 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 Silent Red (PCB mount) data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) switches
There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the PCB-mount variant.
Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount), 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | Gateron EF EverFree Silent Yellow silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Zero Degree 0° silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/0gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Mint Smoothie silent linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Yushakobo Fairy silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 35/0gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron KS-33 Silent Red 2.0 silent linear, 3/5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 1.7/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | HMX Taro silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Haimu Heartbeat silent linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 55/0gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | HMX Blackberry silent linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM+TPE, 42/48gF, 2.2/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh silent linear, 5-pin, //, 50/0gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal silent linear, 5-pin, //, 20/0gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.90mm. Bottom-out being about 3.70mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Cherry MX Silent Red (PCB mount).