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TACTILE · 55g
tactile medium-clacky Cherry

Cherry MX Ergo Clear 55g

Cherry MX Ergo Clear 55g review: a rounded mid-tactile bump, lighter actuation, and that signature Cherry sound — plus tuning tips and keycap-fit warnings.

4.6/5
4.6 4.6 · our rating
55g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
3.5/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 7.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 4.0

How it sounds

medium-clacky
Profile medium-clacky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Is the Cherry MX Ergo Clear factory lubed?

Yes, but lightly. The factory lube mostly lands on the stem legs, stem pole, and the base of the spring, so you get clean operation with minimal ping out of the box but still some residual scratch.

Do I need a stem trimmer for these switches?

It's strongly recommended. The Ergo Clear stem can sit slightly proud and stress keycaps during mounting, so trimming the stem first helps you avoid cracking your caps.

How does the Ergo Clear compare to a Cherry MX Brown?

It keeps the medium spring tension of a Brown but adds a far more pronounced, rounded tactile bump. If Browns feel too subtle for you, the Ergo Clear is the natural step up without crossing into heavy or clicky territory.

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