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The only downside is the detachable micro-USB cable could use an update to the more widely accepted USB-C head. The non-reversible design of a micro-USB cable makes it unnecessarily cumbersome to use.

HyperX Red switches have a bright red bottom housing, a clear top housing, and a bright red stem as well. Outemu Reds aren’t bad switches, they’re just very budget-friendly. Also, the pins of Outemu switches are smaller than most mechanical switches. As we mentioned earlier, we have found no relationship between a shorter actuation distance and a faster reaction time, which leads me to believe these are purely marketing. Although a pretty interesting attempt to improve normal switches for the purpose of gaming. Some people cannot stand this mushy feeling. It reminds them too much of a membrane keyboard, and the feeling is similar to a regular red switch with very thin O-rings installed. So if you want to see what it sort of feels like, give that a short. Gateron Red Between its clean and compact design and high-end mechanical switches, this is one of the best wireless mechanical keyboards we’ve come across. The price tag is a little higher than it is for its wired counterparts but greatness doesn’t come cheap.

The spring is slightly heavier than Cherry MX Reds, but the actuation and total distance is decreased. The life cycle of these switches are rated up to 80 million keypresses. Quite impressive!

With a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes, they will last a super long time and you don’t need to worry about them breaking down anytime soon. For typing, a tactile switch such as a brown switch is much easier to get used to. This is because it has a bump that you can feel that tells your fingers and your mind to move on to the next key. In a way, it’s similar to the bump that you feel when typing on a rubber dome keyboard. And even after the 100 million keystrokes, they will usually still work, they will just feel slightly different. Some enthusiasts actually prefer having a broken-in switch because they tend to feel smoother and less scratchy. For some people, RBG lighting is a must-have feature on a mechanical keyboard. For others, it’s all about the wrist rest. If both of these parameters are important to you, then the Cooler Master MK850 is a great mechanical keyboard choice. This keyboard comes in both a full-size and tenkeyless configuration, but we felt the full-size version meshed best with the brand’s value-driven design.However, Cherry MX makes high quality switches that are durable with tight tolerances. They are tested and tried. Cherry MX Silent Reds are a variation of Cherry MX Reds. They include rubber dampeners around the bottom of the stem to reduce the sound and impact of bottoming out. While we are pointing out flaws, the Alloy FPS Pro’s keycaps are pretty thin, so they won’t last nearly as long as high-quality double-shot keycaps. Additionally, wide keys that need stabilizers will sometimes rattle or squeak. These flaws are easy to look past, though, as the value price and excellent performance of this keyboard make it a winner either way. If you’re looking for a custom(ish) keyboard that comes with an awesome theme and make makes you feel like you’re driving a Bentley, you can’t pass up on the Mistel X-VIII.

However, the differences in actuation distance is not really noticeable when typing between these vs the Cherry MX Reds. With MX Reds, the static friction seems more apparent at first. The Gaterons seem lighter, despite having the same spring force, because of the smoother feel. Gateron Optical Red The noise level is quite low, and these silent reds are appropriate for use in the library, office, classrooms, and more! However, with silence comes some sacrifice.

Overall, this is your best bet for a Cherry MX Red keyboard if you’re on a budget but there are better options out there if you’re willing to spend a bit extra. Their housings are very similar, except Gateron Reds typically have a clear top housing. This is because RGB and LEDs can be seen through them easily without having to buy a special switch. The keyboard comes in a full 104-key layout with a number pad. It doesn’t have any dedicated media keys but it does have media shortcuts programmed into the function row keys. It doesn’t come with a wrist rest but this helps it maintain a manageable desk footprint.