Cherry MX Reds – Red is best for gaming. Blue is best for typing. Brown are a good balance between the two.

A silent, light, and linear keyswitch that is nice for typing and great for gamers looking for something lighter than Cherry Blacks. The patented noise reduction reliably minimizes any operating noises.

The best switch ultimately comes down to personal preference. If you like the classic, clicky sound and feel, you’ll love blue mechanical switches. If speed is a consideration, stick to linear (red) switches, and for a mix of both, go with brown.

Also, red switches are quieter than blue switches since blue switches make a clicking noise when you press them down. Also on a side note: Blue switches are more for typing, while red is more for gaming.

Despite their popularity, blue switches are not ideal for gaming. The strong tactile bump on each keystroke can prevent you from pressing keys in rapid succession and results in less control in-game. The loud clicky noises can also be distracting when chatting with your teammates.

Red switches are super smooth and are relatively quiet, while Blue switches have a bump and are very loud….Cherry MX Red vs Blue.

Cherry MX Reds are more quiet while Cherry MX Browns are slightly louder. The tactile bump on the Cherry MX Browns make the switch produce more vibration and therefore more noise. Neither switch is extremely loud, in fact the Cherry MX Reds are relatively quiet.

The choice is NOT between MX Blue, MX Red, and MX Brown. All of those are too noisy if you are concerned about sound in your office. The choice is between silenced Topre, silent linears, and silent tactiles.

Red switches are linear switches. This means that the keys require less force to press, but that you don’t feel or hear when the key is registered. The red switch is popular with gamers because these switches respond faster and they require less force to hold down a button.

If you need a switch that is super durable and works well for gaming/typing, the Cherry MX Red or Black switches work great too. They are linear switches with different spring weights based on how heavy you type (similar to the Gateron switches).

The main difference between the two switches comes down the feel and sound. Red switches are super smooth and are relatively quiet, while Blue switches have a bump and are very loud. Let’s see how the switches perform in each category (feel, sound, gaming, and typing) and assign a winner. Gaming: Winner = Cherry MX Red

Since we are on the topic of Cherry MX switches, two of the most popular type of switches in the market are Cherry MX Red switches, and MX Blue switches. Before we jump into the comparison of the Cherry MX switches, if you’re in the market to buy a new gaming keyboard then check out our 5 Round-Up Of The Best Gaming Keyboards As of Now.

A German company, Cherry is known for its strict standards and quality. Hence, the reason for their success. Albeit a bit expensive than some counterparts, and especially a lot as compared to Chinese clones, Cherry MX switches remain fan favorite even after over a decade.

Tactile and Clicky: One of the biggest benefits of the Blue switches is that they are tactile and clicky. I know it might be a problem for some people but in reality, if you are sitting by yourself, and just typing away, it should not be an issue.