Cherry MX Brown
Tactile Cherry
The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away.
Cherry MX Brown specs
| Type | Tactile |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 55g |
| Bottom-out force | n/a |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | nylon |
| Bottom housing | nylon |
| Spring | single-stage |
| Factory lube | none |
| Pins | 5-pin |
| Typical price | $0.35 / switch |
| Sound profile | muted, papery |
| Released | 1994 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Switches similar to the Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX2A Brown Tactile The Cherry MX2A Brown updates the classic 55g office tactile with MX2A-generation lubrication and spring geometry for a smoother, quieter bump. Gateron G Pro Brown Tactile The Gateron G Pro Brown is a gentle 55g pre-lubed tactile that gives prebuilt keyboards a soft, unobtrusive bump suitable for offices. Kailh Box Brown Tactile The Kailh Box Brown is a light 45g tactile that wraps a gentle bump in the Box line's dust- and splash-resistant stem design.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Cherry MX Brown (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use the full keyboard database to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.