RGB
Gold Crosspoint-Contact
Made in Germany
Mechanical
Mechanical MX
silent click
Features
Tactile and silent switching characteristics
55 cN actuation force
12 cN reset force
1.9 mm pre travel
3.7 mm actuator travel
> 50 mil. keystrokes
Lubricated
Silent
55 cN actuation force
12 cN reset force
1.9 mm pre travel
3.7 mm actuator travel
> 50 mil. keystrokes
Lubricated
Silent
The MX RGB SILENT CLEAR is CHERRY’s answer to the prejudice that mechanical productivity keyboards cannot be used in an office due to their noise. The SILENT CLEAR is a tactile switch, delivering a precise haptic feedback at the actuation point. The patented dampening creates the best possible base for a silenced typing experience.
Technical Details
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Actuation characteristic | linear |
| Initial force | 30 cN |
| Final force | 110 cN |
| Initial travel | 1,9 mm |
| Total travel path | 3,7 mm |
| RGB | not specified |
| Plunger color | black |
| Spring | Stainless steel |
| Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
| Actuation force | 60 cN |
The Original
Inside CHERRY MX SILENT CLEAR
1 UPPER HOUSING
The Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing.In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss.
2 SWITCHING SLIDE / STEM
A CAD high-precision component made of a special, patented double-component plastic polymer creates the pre travel and the keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring while dampening the sound of the switch while typing. The key cap is attached on the upper part of the stem.This white switching slide is responsible for the tactile switch characteristics of the CHERRY MX SILENT CLEAR.
3 GOLD CROSSPOINT CONTACT
Gold-based, the crosspoint contact is the heart of every CHERRY MX keyswitch and the basis of its incredible reliability and durability. With absolute precision, these triangular cross-contacts meet each other at precise right angles. This unique CHERRY innovation and ornate gold-plating make the electrical contact enclosure self-cleaning and gives the keyswitch permanent protection against corrosion, guaranteeing the keyswitch for more than 50 million operations.4 PRECISION COIL SPRING
The MX2A generation barrel spring ensures a smooth key press by minimizing the contact area with the housing. The high-density material ensures a constant spring force even over a long time of usage.5 HOUSING BASE
Dual-functional, the housing base component is made of plastic polymer and glass fibre. The inner part forms the mounting for the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism. The outer part is both the base and mounting surface for CHERRY’s mechanical keyboards.This part of the housing is translucent and has a recess for the SMD LED on the circuit board.
More about the original
CHERRY MX SILENT CLEAR
The MX RGB SILENT CLEAR is CHERRY’s answer to the prejudice that mechanical productivity keyboards cannot be used in an office due to their noise. The SILENT CLEAR is a tactile switch, delivering a precise haptic feedback at the actuation point. The patented dampening creates the best possible base for a silenced typing experience.
CHERRY MX SILENT CLEAR
Key benefits
- Engineered and Made in Germany
- CHERRY MX RGB SILENT CLEAR: Dampened tactile typing
- Features all the improvements of the MX2A
- High-precision mechanical key switch based on the MX standard
- Industry-leading CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
- Factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant
- Noise-reducing barrel spring design
- Glide-optimized housing and stem geometry
- Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)
- Self-cleaning contacts
- Switch resistant to dust and dirt
- Over 50 million keystrokes with no loss of quality guaranteed
| CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX BLACK | powerful and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX BLACK CLEAR TOP | powerful, direct and retro | linear (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BLUE | powerful and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BROWN | targeted and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX CLEAR | focused, powerful and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ERGO CLEAR | targeted, smooth and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREEN | loud, robust and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREY | purposeful, robust and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX PURPLE | reactive and tactile | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX SILENT BLACK | powerful and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SILENT RED | smooth-running and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SPEED SILVER | fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE RED | quick-witted, smooth and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE SPEED | quick-witted, fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ULP CLICK | ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ULP TACTILE | ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
CHERRY MX are the best switches on the market
