Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) switch
The Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) is a 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 (plate mount) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Silent Red (plate 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 | sold out | |
| Mechboards | UK | 5.70 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.77 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 (plate mount) force curve
Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 3-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 (plate mount) switches
There are both PCB and plate mount versions of MX Silent Reds, this entry is specifically about the plate-mount variant.
Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Silent Red (plate 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | Cherry MX Black linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Cherry MX Speed Silver linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 1.2/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron KS-9 Red linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX Grey linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 80/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Greetech Red linear, 3-pin, //, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/65gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Red linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/0gF, 1.7/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | KTT Kang White V3 linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Red linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | KTT Sea Salt Lemon linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for 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 (plate mount).