Cherry
Cherry is a German computer peripheral manufacturer. In the context of mechanical keyboards, they're notable as creating the first interchangeable keyboard switches, the MX switch range.
Switches
| Series | Switch | Type | Feature | Operating force | Pre travel | Total travel | Lubed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX | Red | Linear | Popular | 45 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
| MX | Blue | Clicky | Popular | 60 cN | 2.2 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
| MX | Brown | Tactile | Popular | 55 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
| MX | Speed Silver | Linear | Fast | 45 cN | 1.2 mm | 3.4 mm | No |
| MX | Silent Red | Linear | Silent | 45 cN | 1.9 mm | 3.7 mm | No |
| MX | Black | Linear | Heavy | 60 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
| MX | Black Clear Top | Linear | Popular, heavy | 63 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | Optional |
| MX | Ergo Clear | Tactile | Balanced | 60 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | Yes |
| MX | Green | Clicky | Heavy | 80 cN | 2.2 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
| MX | Grey | Tactile | Heavy | 80 cN | 2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | No |
German companies: Behringer | Cherry | Doepfer | Fax +49-69/450464
Switch manufacturers: Cherry | Gateron | Kailh | Keychron | Outemu