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CLICKY · 80g
clicky clacky Cherry

Cherry MX Green

Cherry MX Green is a heavy 80g clicky switch with a stiff click jacket and POM stem. Our review of its feel, sound, tuning and who it suits.

4.5/5
4.5 4.5 · our rating
80g
Actuation
2.2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.5/5
Wobble
lower is better
4/5
Noise level
clacky

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 1.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 3.0

How it sounds

clacky
Profile clacky
Noise level 4/5
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

How is Cherry MX Green different from Cherry MX Blue?

Green is essentially a stiffer Blue. It uses the same click-jacket mechanism and produces the same sharp click, but the spring is heavier — 80g at actuation versus Blue's 50g — so it resists accidental presses and rewards a more deliberate stroke.

What is the actuation force of Cherry MX Green?

It actuates at 80g, but the click jacket pushes the peak force to around 105g before the click breaks. That heavier peak is why Green feels noticeably more substantial than its actuation number alone suggests.

Does Cherry MX Green work for gaming?

It can, but the click mechanism puts the reset point above the actuation point, which makes rapid double-taps less consistent than a linear switch. Most gamers prefer a linear; Green is built for typing first.

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