The Cherry MX Silent Red and Silent Black switches are engineered for ultra-quiet, smooth keystrokes—ideal for workspaces, gaming, and typing-focused builds.
These switches feature Cherry's proprietary silent technology to reduce noise at both the top and bottom of each keystroke. The 3-pin PCB mount design is compatible with a wide range of hot-swappable mechanical keyboards and supports 2-pin LED installations.

Both switch types offer a linear feel with no tactile bump, giving you smooth, uninterrupted key travel from top to bottom.

Switch Options

🔴 Silent Red Switch (Linear)

• Actuation Travel: 1.9 ± 0.6 mm

• Total Travel: 3.7–4.0 mm

• Actuation Force: 45 ± 15 cN

• Typing Feel: Light and quiet

⚫ Silent Black Switch (Linear)

• Actuation Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6 mm

• Total Travel: 3.7–4.0 mm

• Actuation Force: 60 ± 20 cN

• Typing Feel: Heavier and quiet

Key Features

• Silent Linear Design – Dampened for reduced noise at actuation and bottom-out

• 3-Pin Mount – Compatible with most hot-swappable mechanical keyboards

• LED Compatible – Supports 2-pin LED installation

• Smooth Keypress – Consistent pressure with no tactile bump

• Durable Build – Reliable Cherry quality, trusted by enthusiasts worldwide

Upgrade your keyboard with trusted silence—Cherry MX Silent switches offer the feel you love, with the quiet you need.