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LINEAR · 60g
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide (MX1A-11NW): a heavy 60g linear with the smoother Hyperglide stem. Specs, feel, sound and tuning advice.
60g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
Profile unrecorded
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide good for typing or gaming?
Both, with a caveat. The 60g linear weight resists accidental taps, which suits fast-paced gaming and heavy-handed typists who bottom out. Lighter typists may find it fatiguing over long sessions.
What makes the Hyperglide version different from a classic MX Black?
Hyperglide refers to Cherry's revised stem-and-housing mold geometry. It noticeably reduces the scratch the old MX Black was known for, giving a smoother stock glide without any modding.
Does the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide need lubing?
Not necessarily. It is smooth enough to enjoy stock, but a light hand-lube cleans up the remaining factory texture and deepens the sound if you want to push it further.
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