Corsair
CHERRY MX RGB Red
Best linear switches for competitive gamers seeking fast, responsive keystrokes.
Experience a silky smooth keypress with CHERRY MX RGB Red keyswitches, designed for performance gamers. These switches feature a linear travel and minimal spring force, making them ideal for fast-paced gameplay. This set includes 65 keyswitches, offering a tactile and responsive feel for your mechanical keyboard. The RGB backlighting compatibility allows for vibrant customization, enhancing your gaming setup. Upgrade your keyboard with these high-quality switches for a superior gaming experience.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3131
/ 6542
#3131 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Weight
0.179
/ kg
Who it's for
- Competitive gamers needing rapid, fluid keystrokes
- Streamers and office workers in shared, quiet environments
- Aesthetic-focused users wanting vibrant, uniform keyboard lighting
Who should skip it
- Precision typists who rely on tactile actuation feedback
- Heavy-handed users prone to finger fatigue from bottoming out
- Typists who prefer distinct physical bumps for accuracy
Performance breakdown
Actuation Speed
Linear travel ensures rapid, uninterrupted inputs for competitive gaming scenarios.
Switch Durability
Industry-standard engineering guarantees millions of reliable, consistent keystrokes.
RGB Integration
Transparent housing allows for brilliant, uniform light diffusion across your board.
Typing Fluidity
Minimal spring resistance creates a silky, effortless feel during long sessions.
Installation Versatility
Standard Cherry MX footprint ensures compatibility with most mechanical keyboard builds.
Tactile Feedback
Linear design prioritizes speed over the distinct bump of tactile switches.
Key Specs
Weight
0.179kg
Keyswitch Type
CHERRY MX RGB Red
Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Number of Keys
65
Backlight Compatible
Yes
Features
- Linear travel with minimal spring force for a smooth keypress
- Ideal for performance gamers
- Supports RGB backlighting for customizable aesthetics
- Includes 65 keyswitches for a comprehensive set
- High-quality CHERRY MX switches for durability and responsiveness
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the CHERRY MX RGB Red by Corsair for its exceptional build quality and smooth, responsive typing experience. The linear actuation of the Red switches provides a comfortable and precise feel, particularly favored by gamers for its quick input. Users frequently highlight the robust construction and the vibrant, customizable RGB lighting as significant advantages, contributing to a premium and enjoyable user experience that stands the test of time.
Know before you buy
Linear travel means the keypress is smooth and consistent from top to bottom without a tactile bump or click. This design allows for faster, more fluid keystrokes, which is ideal for rapid-fire inputs in competitive gaming.
These switches are compatible with any keyboard that uses a standard Cherry MX-style mounting system. Please ensure your keyboard is hot-swappable or that you are comfortable desoldering your existing switches before installation.
This set includes 65 keyswitches, which is typically enough for a 60% or 65% compact keyboard layout. If you are using a full-sized or tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard, you will need to purchase additional switches to cover every key.
Yes, these switches are specifically designed with a transparent housing to allow RGB light to pass through. They are fully compatible with keyboards that feature per-key RGB backlighting.
CHERRY MX Red switches are known for being lightweight and linear, requiring less force to actuate than tactile 'Brown' or clicky 'Blue' switches. They are generally preferred by gamers who prioritize speed and reduced finger fatigue during long sessions.
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