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SILENT · 45g
Cherry MX Honey Silent
Cherry MX Honey is the brand's first silent tactile MX switch: 45g actuation, short 1.9mm pre-travel, factory-lubed. Our hands-on take.
Where to buy
45g
Actuation
1.9mm pre-travel
3.7mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
2/5
Noise level
muted
How it feels
How it sounds
muted Profile muted
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Cherry MX Honey a clicky or silent switch?
It's a silent tactile. Honey is Cherry's first silent tactile MX switch, pairing a rounded bump with dampened housing so both downstroke and upstroke stay muted.
How does the Honey compare to the Cherry MX Brown?
The bump character is in the same family as the Brown, but the Honey is noticeably quieter thanks to its silencing pads, and it actuates earlier at 1.9mm instead of the Brown's 2.0mm.
Does the Cherry MX Honey need lubing?
No. It ships factory lubed and is smooth out of the box. You can film or add a touch of lube to the stem if you want to chase marginal gains, but it's unnecessary for most builds.
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