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SILENT · 45g
Cherry Northern Light 45g
Cherry Northern Light 45g review: a factory-lubed, silent linear with 1.6mm pre-travel, a 100g bottom-out and clean RGB-ready housings.
Where to buy
45g
Actuation
1.6mm pre-travel
3.7mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
2/5
Noise level
sound profile
How it feels
How it sounds
Profile unrecorded
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Cherry Northern Light a silent switch?
Yes. It is a silent linear that uses an integrated noise-reduction stem to dampen both the downstroke and the bottom-out, so it stays quiet without the mushy feel some silent switches have.
How heavy is the Cherry Northern Light 45g?
It actuates around 45g but ramps to a firm 100g at the bottom, so it feels light on the way down and gives you a clear, weighted stop at the floor.
Does the Cherry Northern Light need lubing?
Not really. Cherry ships it with improved factory lubing and an extra-polished top housing, so it runs smoothly stock and only rewards a hand-lube if you are chasing the last bit of refinement.
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