Compare Cherry MX Red Linear vs Gateron Orchid HE Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Red Linear and Gateron Orchid HE 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 2023 45g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2025 30g actuation force 3.5mm total travel Dust proof Magnetic Hall effect Factory lubed
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:84.1 Materials:94.2 Finish:52.4	Compared with magnetic switches Overall / Value:96.7 Materials:93.9 Finish:96.6
Name	Name Cherry MX Red Linear	Name Gateron Orchid HE Linear
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 30g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel -
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.5mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material POM	Top Housing Material POM
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material POM	Bottom Housing Material POM
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 0.2g	Weight -