Cherry MX Brown
One of the most common Cherry switches found on mechanical keyboards. A great tactile starter switch.
They are relatively light, gently tactile, and somewhat quiet.
Although many people find them just fine for gaming, some don’t like the fact that the release point is above the actuation point. This can cause some trouble with double-tapping.
There are 2 variations of this switch:
RGB
Force-graph
A force-graph is a good way to help imagine how a switch might feel to the press. Many reputable manufacturers publish such graphs, either in their documentation or in their patents.
Not sure what you’re looking at? Check out Haata’s fantastic guide on reading force curve graphs.
Quotes, thoughts and opinions
Stats and figures are one thing but here are some quotes, thoughts and opinions we've been able to find from across the web regarding these switches.
This is a good middle-of-the-road option appropriate for both typing and gaming.
This keyswitch is quiet with tactile feedback, making it perfect for accurate typing.
Photo attribution: Upgrade Keyboards
Photo attribution: Zeal PC (Zealio left, brown right.)
Photo attribution: 1upkeyboards
Mount type
Spring
Volume
Lubrication info
Notes
These switches definitely benefit from being lubed. Check out the sound test videos for demonstrations.
Switch film
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
Stem construction
Standard
ThereminGoat switch score
Want to try this switch out for yourself?
Buy a single Cherry MX Brown sample switch
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Where to buy
NovelKeys
KBDFans
AliExpress
switchTop
Kono
Mechboards
Candy Keys
1UP Keyboards
Kebo
MechanicalKeyboards.com
WASD Keyboards
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