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Compare Cherry MX Silent Red Clear Top Linear vs HMX x Siliworks Sonja HC Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Silent Red Clear Top Linear and HMX x Siliworks Sonja HC 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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  • Released in 2024
  • 45g actuation force
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 1.9mm pre-travel
  • 3.7mm total travel
  • Released in 2025
  • 52g actuation force
  • 60g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 3.9mm total travel
  • Clacky sound profile
  • 18mm spring
  • Stainless Steel spring material

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:80.9
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:80.0
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9
Name
Cherry MX Silent Red Clear Top Linear
Name
HMX x Siliworks Sonja HC Linear
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
52g
Bottom out force
50g
Bottom out force
60g
Pre travel
1.9mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.7mm
Total travel
3.9mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Standard
Spring type
Standard
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
18mm
Spring material
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
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