Cherry MX Blue
Cherry MX Blue review: the original loud clicky switch at 50g with a click-jacket and 2.2mm pre-travel. Great typing feedback, terrible for offices.
How it feels
How it sounds
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Community comparison picks for Cherry MX Blue.
The Box White's click bar is crisper and more consistent with less wobble; the MX Blue is the nostalgic original.
The Brown is a quiet tactile with a subtle bump; the Blue adds the loud click for people who want maximum audible feedback.
Frequently asked
Are Cherry MX Blues good for typing?
Many typists love them. The click-jacket gives a crisp tactile-and-audible bump at 50g actuation, which makes key presses very satisfying and easy to confirm. The downside is noise — they are too loud for shared offices or open mics.
Should I lube Cherry MX Blues?
No. The click mechanism relies on the click-jacket; lubing it deadens the click and can make actuation inconsistent. Clicky switches are generally left stock.
Cherry MX Blue vs Kailh Box White?
Both are clicky, but the Box White uses a click bar for a crisper, more consistent click and adds dustproofing and lower wobble. Many consider the Box White the better modern clicky.
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