Compare Input Gear Alexandrite Linear vs Cherry MX Speed Silver Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Input Gear Alexandrite Linear and Cherry MX Speed Silver Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 58g actuation force 58g bottom-out force UPE stem Thocky, Deep sound profile	Released in 2023 45g actuation force 1.2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel Nylon top housing POM stem Muted sound profile Silent operation
Name	Name Input Gear Alexandrite Linear	Name Cherry MX Speed Silver Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 58g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 58g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 1.2mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3.4mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material UPE	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -