Compare Cherry MX Silent Red Linear vs Gateron Silent Brown Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Silent Red Linear and Gateron Silent Brown 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	Linear actuation type 45g actuation force 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Nylon top housing Nylon bottom housing	Tactile actuation type 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel PC top housing Nylon, PA66 bottom housing
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:69.7 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5
Name	Name Cherry MX Silent Red Linear	Name Gateron Silent Brown Tactile
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2023
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.9mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	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 -