Are blue switches loud?

The main difference between the two switches comes down the feel and sound. Red switches are super smooth and are relatively quiet, while Blue switches have a bump and are very loud.

Are blue switches too loud?

Noise. Any mechanical keyboard is louder than a chiclet-style (like on your laptop) or a membrane keyboard (that disgusting, cheap thing at your workplace) but the Cherry MX Blue switches sit right up there with the loudest — and some say most annoying — mechanical keyboard switches. Yes, they are noisy.

Are blue switches louder than brown?

Brown switches have the tactile bump blue switches have, without the noisy click. Instead, it's a silent bump that can be felt but not heard. They also have the resistance of blue switches, meaning it is effectively a blue switch that's silent like a red one.

What switch is the loudest?

Generally speaking, Cherry MX Blue, Gateron Blue, and Cherry MX Black are the loudest switches available. Other louder-than-average options include Cherry MX Brown and Gateron Ink Black.

Do blue switches sound good?

Despite their popularity, blue switches are not ideal for gaming. The strong tactile bump on each keystroke can prevent you from pressing keys in rapid succession and results in less control in-game. The loud clicky noises can also be distracting when chatting with your teammates.

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Why do people like blue switches?

Blue switches are so-called clicky switches. With blue switches, you'll hear a click when a keystroke is registered. This comes in handy for typing, programming, and playing strategy games. Since you feel exactly when you register a key, you don't have to press the key all the way.

What switch is clicky but quiet?

Kailh Box Pink

The Box Pinks have an actuation force of 60g, with 75g or bottom-out force, which makes sense when you think about how they're supposed to be closer to the Box Whites while being slightly heavier. These have a quieter click compared to most clickys, which is actually preferred by some enthusiasts.

What color switches are the clickiest?

One of the joys of the mechanical keyboard is the satisfying "clack clack" sound it makes. Of course, "satisfying" to you can be "irritating" for others. The Cherry MX Blue switch is the loudest and "clickiest" of the three major switches, while the Red is the quietest.

Which switches are the clickiest?

Should I buy blue switches?

Blue Switches are suitable for gaming, but they aren't what we would call ideal. If you aren't a professional gamer and want a mechanical keyboard with keys on the heavier side, then blue switches could be the best deal for you. On the other hand, blue switches might not provide the best gaming experience for you.

Should I buy brown or blue switches?

The best switch ultimately comes down to personal preference. If you like the classic, clicky sound and feel, you'll love blue mechanical switches. If speed is a consideration, stick to linear (red) switches, and for a mix of both, go with brown.

What color switches are quiet?

Cherry MX Red or Brown switches: These are the quietest of the Cherry switches with a similarly low actuation force. The Brown switch gives more feedback on your keystroke, letting you know through touch that the keypress has been registered. Many people prefer Brown mechanical switches for typing.

Are blue switches bad for gaming?

Cherry MX Blue Switches are very good switches and you can use them for gaming or typing. But they are not the best available switches for competitive gaming. We recommend Cherry MX Red or Cherry MX Speed Silver switches if you are a professional gamer. Their operating force is very less.

How do you quiet blue switches?

All you need to do is remove the keycaps and slide the O-rings onto the switches. We recommend these O-rings off of Amazon, they come in a big pack and are really affordable. O-rings can come in many different colors from black, pink, blue, clear, etc.

Do O-rings make blue switches quieter?

O-rings only change the bottom out sound, the noise from blues come from the jumping bean thing in the stem so o-rings wouldn't change the amount of noise the switches make.

Which switch is best for gaming?

The Gateron Lekker switch is amazing for gamers. It has the Hall effect sensor, which lets you change the actuation distance. It can be as low as 0.1mm, which is the lowest actuation distance for a switch.

What Colour are the loudest switches?

The Blue switches are the loudest, but if you want a slightly quieter click, the Whites are an excellent option as well. The White switches are also slightly heavier, so if you type with a heavy hand, they can help protect you from bottoming out on each keystroke.

What is the noisiest keyboard switch?

Cherry MX Blue

At the other end, the blue switches are still mechanical clicky keys, but they're more suited for typing since they have strong tactile feedback. They are the loudest Cherry MX switch variety, but they're great for anyone who loves that classic click.

Are brown switches silent?

Cherry MX Brown switches are tactile and quiet. Excellent for office use. These are a preferred choice for developers, writers, and anyone who works long hours in front of the computer.

What are the least loudest switches?

Are Cherry Reds clicky?

Cherry MX Reds are relatively quiet, more-so than the tactile and clickys such as the Brown or Blue. They have a 45g actuation force with a 75g bottom out force.

Which switch is quieter red or brown or Blue?

Cherry MX Reds are relatively quiet, more-so than the tactile and clicky switches such as the Brown or Blue switches. They have a 45g actuation force with a 75g bottom out force. The total travel distance on the MX Reds is 4mm with an actuation distance of 2mm which is standard for Cherry MX switches.

Are GREY switches quiet?

It is another that deviated from the tactile brown, but it is quieter and feels scratchier and bumpier. The Grey switch has an actuation force of 80 gf, nearly twice as much as the browns (45 gf), and is perfect for those heavy typists. It is smooth, but takes a bit more pressure to actuate. Rather quiet.

Which switches are the quietest red or Blue?

The main difference between the two switches comes down the feel and sound. Red switches are super smooth and are relatively quiet, while Blue switches have a bump and are very loud.