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Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: Phaedrus2129 on Tue, 11 January 2011, 11:31:07

On reds vs. browns:

Reds win, GO CINCINNATI!


In all seriousness, the difference is barely noticeable. Tried them on the Switch Try Numpad. They... kind of feel lighter? Barely? I wouldn't notice if I didn't have browns right next to them. And as for linear vs. the subtle tactility of browns, again it just feels like browns that have been very worn down.



So yeah: want MX reds on the cheap? Get a heavily used MX brown keyboard.

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: Mr. Perfect on Tue, 11 January 2011, 13:03:16

How do the browns and reds compare to the clears? NamelessPFG commented that the clears actually have a tactile point, meaning they behaved how he expected the browns should have. What would you say?

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: urlwolf on Tue, 11 January 2011, 13:55:42

I actually much prefer the reds. I switched from day one from all-browns to all-reds. I can see a big difference.

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: Phaedrus2129 on Tue, 11 January 2011, 15:35:33

Quote from: Mr. Perfect;276866

How do the browns and reds compare to the clears? NamelessPFG commented that the clears actually have a tactile point, meaning they behaved how he expected the browns should have. What would you say?

Clears feel more like rubber domes than any other switch I've tried. Heavy force, and a frictiony tactile bump. Give it a mushy landing and you've got a mediocre Logitech. I don't hate clears, but I can say I'm not really a fan.

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: Orphagn on Tue, 11 January 2011, 17:16:30

I love my Reds, best switch i've tried so far.

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 11 January 2011, 19:02:50

I'm very curious to try reds. Been thinking about a G80-3494.

Convince me. I'm a touch typist and I bottom out all day long.

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 11 January 2011, 20:54:02

So, are you talking about using sixty's springs to mod a board with browns? Or reds?

Title: Reds vs. Browns
Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 11 January 2011, 21:01:02

Blehh. Too much work. I'm lazy.

You do it. :P

Edit: Since I obviously have no idea, how much of a PITA is it to replace cherry springs on a plate-mounted board?