Cherry MX Brown vs Cherry MX Red
Verdict: The Red is a smooth linear with no bump; the Brown adds a light tactile bump at the same weight for typists who want feedback.
Spec wins
| Spec | Cherry MX Brown | Cherry MX Red |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | tactile | linear |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Cherry |
| Force & travel | ||
| Actuation force | 45g | 45g |
| Bottom-out force | 55g | 60g |
| Pre-travel | 2mm | 2mm |
| Total travel | 4mm | 4mm |
| Feel & sound | ||
| Sound profile | medium-thocky | clacky |
| Smoothness | 3.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Wobble (lower better) | 2.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price / switch | — | — |