KiiwiCherry MX Brown vs Holy Panda sound
The gentlest popular tactile against the most famous sharp one. Neither clicks, but their bumps couldn't be more different. Type below and switch between them.
Type the words below, then switch above. Headphones make the difference obvious.
The short answer
The Brown's bump is small and soft, so it sounds close to a linear. The Holy Panda's bump comes early and hard, so each press lands with more force: a crisp tap on the way down and a deeper thud at the bottom. The Brown is far quieter.
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry's gentle tactile, the most widely used bump switch there is. The small bump is felt more than heard, and there's no click, which is why it's so often recommended for an office. Kiiwi has it stock and on ABS and PBT keycaps.
Holy Panda
A Halo stem in a Panda housing, known for its bump more than its sound. It's louder and more defined than a linear, but far quieter than a clicky switch, since there's no click mechanism.
At a glance
| Cherry MX Brown | Holy Panda | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Bump | Gentle | Sharp, early |
| Click | No | No |
| Loudness | Quiet | Moderate |
Questions
Is the Holy Panda louder than the Cherry MX Brown?
Yes. Its bump comes early and hard, so presses land with more force and the sound is more defined. The Brown's gentle bump keeps it quiet, close to a linear.
Should I get Browns or Holy Pandas?
If you want a bump you can barely hear, Browns. If you want a strong, satisfying bump and don't mind a bit more sound, Holy Pandas.
Do either of them click?
No. Both are tactile switches without a click mechanism.
Can I hear the Cherry MX Brown and Holy Panda on my Mac?
Yes. Kiiwi plays the Cherry MX Brown and Holy Panda, recorded from real switches, under the keyboard you already own, from the menu bar, in every app.
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Kiiwi has all 38 recordings, these included, and plays them under the keyboard you already own. In your headphones or on your speakers, from the menu bar. $4.99 once.
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