Compare Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear vs MX Firefinch Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear and Cherry MX Firefinch 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 2025 100g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel GF bottom housing Muted sound profile Silent operation Factory lubed	Released in 2026 50g bottom-out force 4mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Gold-Plated spring material
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:61.9 Materials:51.8 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:54.1 Materials:54.8 Finish:52.3
Name	Name Cherry Northern Light Silent Linear	Name Cherry MX Firefinch Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type 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 100g	Bottom out force 50g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel 4mm
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 -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material GF	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 18mm	Spring length 18mm
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 material	Spring material -	Spring material Gold-Plated