Compare Cherry MX Grey Tactile vs MX Purple Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Grey Tactile and Cherry MX Purple Tactile 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 80g actuation force 80g bottom-out force Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2025 35g actuation force 55g bottom-out force Clacky, Muted sound profile Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material Silent operation Factory lubed
Score	Compared with heavy tactile switches Overall / Value:72.2 Materials:74.2 Finish:61.4	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:80.5 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2
Name	Name Cherry MX Grey Tactile	Name Cherry MX Purple Tactile
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 80g	Actuation force 35g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 80g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
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 Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated
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 -