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Offline jooks1184

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Cherry MX White
« 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.

Offline jabar

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Re: Cherry MX White
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline OrpheusX

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Re: Cherry MX White
« Reply #2 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.

Offline jooks1184

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Re: Cherry MX White
« Reply #3 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?

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Re: Cherry MX White
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:30:06 »
I'd describe em as a "tame" version of the green...

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Re: Cherry MX White
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 29 January 2013, 02:40:01 »
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.
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