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Title: Cherry MX White
Post by: jooks1184 on Mon, 28 January 2013, 00:47:10

Anyone have any experience with Cherry MX White switches? How are they? How do they compare to MX Greens.

Title: Re: Cherry MX White
Post by: jabar on Mon, 28 January 2013, 00:53:10

There are several threads concerning this matter. I only have a MX Green board and others have opined that the MX Whites provide a softer click than the MX Greens. Otherwise they are virtually identical with the force required to actuate.

Title: Re: Cherry MX White
Post by: OrpheusX on Mon, 28 January 2013, 07:26:07

I have a KBT Race with Whites. No greens to compare but the springs are way harder (obviously) than my browns or reds. In spite of that (because of it?) I find myself liking them. As others note the click isn't particularly loud. It's more of an accent in the overall key sound.

Title: Re: Cherry MX White
Post by: jooks1184 on Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:13:58

Would it be correct to assume that cherry whites have a similar feel to buckling springs when it comes to resistance?

Title: Re: Cherry MX White
Post by: TheSoulhunter on Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:30:06

I'd describe em as a "tame" version of the green...

Title: Re: Cherry MX White
Post by: rootwyrm on Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:40:01

Quote from: jooks1184 on Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:13:58

Would it be correct to assume that cherry whites have a similar feel to buckling springs when it comes to resistance?

Buckling Spring: 70-80cN depending on wear and tear
MX Green: 80cN +-5cN
MX White: 80cN +-5cN

Soooooooo: sorta.