Corsair MLX Red v2

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Corsair MLX Red v2 switch
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The Corsair MLX Red v2 is Corsair's improved in-house pre-lubricated linear switch introduced with the K70 Core TKL series in 2024, rated for 80 million keystrokes; it ships soldered rather than hot-swappable.

Corsair MLX Red v2 specs

Type Linear
Actuation force n/a
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel n/a
Stem n/a
Top housing n/a
Bottom housing n/a
Spring n/a
Factory lube factory pre-lubed
Pins n/a
Typical price n/a
Sound profile Smooth, moderately deep linear sound aided by factory lubrication; Corsair markets it as quieter than the original MLX Red.
Released 2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Keyboards sold with the Corsair MLX Red v2

Corsair K70 Core TKL TKL · $100 The Corsair K70 Core TKL is an 87-key wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard with pre-lubricated Corsair MLX Red v2 linear switches, two layers of sound-dampening foam, and a multi-function rotary dial, though switches are soldered rather than hot-swappable.

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Corsair MLX Red v2. Use KeebScout keyboard finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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