The main difference between the two is the travel distances. The MX Red is a standard-travel switch with 2.0 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel. This is the standard actuation distance present in most Cherry MX switches. In comparison, the MX Speed Silvers have shorter travel distances at 1.2 mm of pre-travel and 3.4 mm of total travel. Image Credit: Steel Series. This GIF shows the mechanical differences between three of the most common switch-types (Red, Brown, and Blue). While not radically different, the subtle differences in operation between the three switch-types can produce completely different experiences for keyboard users. Cherry MX Silver (or speed) switches, on the other hand, are even more sensitive than Reds. It has a total travel of 3.4mm and an actuation point of 1.2mm. Again, you only need to press down halfway to activate the switch, but because the total travel is smaller than the Reds, you activate the key 0.8 mm sooner. Silver, Red, Brown Switches. Hey! Today we will be comparing 3 different keyboards with 3 different switches! Sound test at the end of the video! Make sure to comment what you recommend for I64wnpx.

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