Comparison of Corsair K100 Optical and Cherry MX options
Comparison of Corsair K100 Optical and Cherry MX options
The title clearly indicates the decision between two options on Amazon.
Cherry MX covers a wide variety of switches. At the heart of these switches, optical ones are generally considered to activate more quickly. If this difference is significant for you, it's unlikely to be obvious. Comparing the several models I tested, the optical version performed slightly smoother when switching between similar switch types. It might be helpful to check reviews of the keyboard and switches you're interested in to gauge what users experienced.
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link:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/keyswitches
Cherry MX covers a wide variety of switches. At the heart of these switches, optical ones are generally considered to activate more quickly. If this difference is significant for you, it's unlikely to be obvious. Comparing the several models I tested, the optical version performed slightly smoother when switching between similar switch types. It might be helpful to check reviews of the keyboard and switches you're interested in to gauge what users experienced.
From what I learned, OPX switches have a 45g actuation force and a 1.0mm actuation point, which works for most users. Cherry MX switches, on the other hand, provide various actuation forces and points to suit different preferences. You can experiment with them to find the best fit for your needs.
The most popular Cherry MX options are:
Red – 45g force and 2.0mm point, linear switch.
Silent – 45g force and 2.0mm point, about 80% quieter than Red. (I use these with my Strafe RGB KB.)
Brown – 55g force and 2.0mm point, includes a tactile bump at the actuation location.
Blue – 60g force and 2.2mm point, includes a tactile bump and a loud click at the point.
Black – 60g force and 2.0mm point, linear switch.
Speed Silver – 45g force and 1.2mm point, linear switch.
Cherry MX switches:
https://www.cherrymx.de/en/cherry-mx/mx-...x-red.html
For a direct comparison, you can check the K100 Cherry MX versus OPX review here:
https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articl...comparison
Remember, with a 1.0mm actuation distance and 45g force, you can still detect key presses even when resting your fingers on the keys. I sometimes accidentally register keystrokes while resting my fingers, but with a 2.0mm distance (same force), it works fine. 😆
1mm represents a tiny span, and I owned a keyboard with Kailh Silver switches that were quite responsive, sometimes triggering by chance. If those Corsair switches are indeed 1mm, it's a distinctive trait that not everyone may appreciate.