1.1 mm. Tactile. 0.2468 seconds. Kailh Speed Gold. 1.4 mm. Clicky. 0.2616 seconds. Looking at all of the results from our test, you can see that the average reaction times didn't change much when using a speed switch. As a matter of fact, I was actually faster with the Cherry MX Red than the Cherry MX Speed Silver. Cherry MX Red vs Cherry MX Silver Switch Hi there, I wanted to ask what your opinion is over the best switch between red and silvers. After a few requests, here is a comparison between Cherry MX Red and Silent Red Mechanical Keyboard Switches. Short, to the point, and no talking! Please d Image Credit: Steel Series. This GIF shows the mechanical differences between three of the most common switch-types (Red, Brown, and Blue). While not radically different, the subtle differences in operation between the three switch-types can produce completely different experiences for keyboard users. Silver, Red, Brown Switches. Hey! Today we will be comparing 3 different keyboards with 3 different switches! Sound test at the end of the video! Make sure to comment what you recommend for For the application of both switches, although Reds can be used for gaming the Cherry MX Speed Silvers are the better option. In contrast, in typing situations, the MX Reds are generally preferred over Speed Silvers for typing. The activation and total travel distance is the biggest difference between both switches. The fastest switch out there is the Speed Silver. They are optimized for speed by being .06 MM thinner than Reds, which creates a shorter travel distance. The Silver switch's faster actuation The brown switches on the other had are most popular in general across typing and gaming, they are tactile with an audible click and only a slightly higher activation force than the Red. Cherry MX speed silver switches are also an option if you like reds, and are quieter and even faster than red switches. Is Cherry MX Blue Bad for Gaming? XUig.