KiiwiCherry MX Blue vs Razer Green sound
Cherry's classic clicky switch against Razer's, recorded from a BlackWidow Elite. Type below and switch between them.
Type the words below, then switch above. Headphones make the difference obvious.
The short answer
Both are loud and click on every press. The MX Blue is the switch most clicky designs are measured against; the Razer Green is the clicky option in Razer's gaming keyboards.
Cherry MX Blue
A click jacket snaps as the key goes down, giving a sharp click on top of the bottom-out. Recorded on ABS and PBT keycaps.
Razer Green
Razer's clicky switch, recorded from a BlackWidow Elite: a loud, sharp click on every press.
At a glance
| Cherry MX Blue | Razer Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Clicky | Clicky |
| Maker | Cherry | Razer |
| Recorded on | ABS and PBT keycaps | A BlackWidow Elite |
| Loudness | Loud | Loud |
Questions
Is Razer Green like Cherry MX Blue?
They're the same kind of switch: both clicky, with a sharp click on every press. The MX Blue is Cherry's classic; the Razer Green is Razer's own.
Which is louder?
Both are loud. Type the same words on each above to compare.
Are clicky switches good for gaming?
Some gamers love the feedback; others find the click distracting. In headphones with Kiiwi, nobody else hears it.
Can I hear the Cherry MX Blue and Razer Green on my Mac?
Yes. Kiiwi plays the Cherry MX Blue and Razer Green, recorded from real switches, under the keyboard you already own, from the menu bar, in every app.
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