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TACTILE · 80g
tactile Cherry

Cherry MX Grey 80g

Cherry MX Grey 80g is a heavy tactile switch with a firm, easily felt bump and classic Cherry feel. Our take on its sound, feel, tuning and who it suits.

80g
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

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0

How it sounds

Profile unrecorded
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

How heavy is the Cherry MX Grey 80g?

It actuates at a firm 80g, with the peak force landing right at the actuation point thanks to Cherry's tactile design. That makes it one of the heaviest mainstream MX tactiles and a deliberate step up from everyday browns or clears.

Is the Cherry MX Grey good for gaming?

It can be, but the release point sits above the actuation point, which can make fast double-taps feel slightly off if you're used to lighter or linear switches. Typists tend to get along with it better than competitive gamers.

Does the Cherry MX Grey 80g need lubing?

It's perfectly usable stock, but a light hand-lube on the rails and springs smooths out the typical Cherry rasp and tames spring ping without softening the bump.

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