Compare Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear vs Northern Light Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear and Cherry Northern Light Silent 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 2026 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel	Released in 2025 100g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile 18mm spring Silent operation
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.7 Materials:55.0 Finish:83.9	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:62.3 Materials:52.2 Finish:84.3
Name	Name Cherry MX Illuma Red Linear	Name Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
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 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 100g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.6mm
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 -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material GF	Bottom Housing Material GF
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	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 -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 18mm