Cherry MX Linear Grey
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| Manufacturer | Cherry |
|---|---|
| Family | Cherry MX |
| Product code | MX1A-21xx |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Metal leaf |
| Actuation force | 80 cN |
Cherry MX Linear Grey, also known as Cherry MX Dark Grey, is a stiff, linear switch in the Cherry MX family. This switch is used for space bars in keyboards with Cherry MX Black switches. The stem is a marginally darker shade of grey than the tactile Cherry MX Tactile Grey, hence its former name.
In Cherry sales brochures and data sheets, the color is given as grey37.
Keyboard enthusiasts who think blacks are not stiff enough use them for entire keyboards.
Nomenclature
Cherry MX Linear Grey has been historically referred to as Cherry MX Dark Grey. However, the switch has also been found with a paler-coloured slider with a warm tone, and the differences in shade between the various grey switches (differing by one percentage point of grey, if the catalogue is correctly understood) are not obvious enough to warrant terms describing them by colour. Cherry produced one each of a linear, clicky and tactile space bar switch in subtly differing shades of grey.
History
Introduced in 198?. Most presumably at the same time as the Cherry MX Black.
Keyfeel
Linear, stiff.
Availability
- As of 2012, these switches are available directly from the manufacturer and some suppliers.
Gallery
Cherry MX Linear Grey vs Cherry MX Tactile Grey
MX Linear Grey switches in shipping box
Paler, warmer tone switch in a vintage Cherry G80-0924 keyboard
