Compare Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear vs MX Silent Black Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear and Cherry MX Silent Black 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 2024 63.5g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material	Released in 2023 60g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile Stainless Steel spring material Silent operation
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:72.6 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:71.6 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5
Name	Name Cherry MX Black Clear Top Nixie Linear	Name Cherry MX Silent Black Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	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 63.5g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.9mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.7mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 60g