![]() ![]() There are other upsides too, such as a longer lifespan. Optical switches are faster than mechanical switches for gaming because once the stem is pressed past the actuation point, the signal is sent via light instead of the plates touching. The only downside is it’s only available on the Razer Huntsman keyboard lineup. If you are looking for a switch purely based on how fast it actuates, this one is your best bet. The Razer Optical Red Gen 2 lubricates the switches to make them actuate smoother and also includes some mild sound dampening to lower the total decibel output, which makes them better for gaming at night. The switch was re-released with a Gen 2 design with the launch of the Razer Hun t sman Mini. It comes in Razer’s trademark design where each switch has their own stabilizer bars to make each keystroke feel stable. The Razer Optical Red switch is screaming fast. Just keep in mind the shorter actuation distance can make typing on your keyboard a bit more uncomfortable. I’m inclined to believe them, but in theory if you want to shave milliseconds off your reaction it could be worth it. There are many who believe that the Speed switches don’t actually improve your reaction time and it’s purely marketing. The only downside to the Cherry MX Speed Silver is it’s a bit harder to find and you’ll typically have to pay a little extra to get this switch on your keyboard. The actuation distance is a short 1.2 mm which is 40% lower than the normal distance. ![]() The spring force is also minimal so you can have that quick actuation you need to beat the competition. The linear actuation makes the switch super smooth and consistent on each keystroke and their is no tactile bump to distract you. This switch is tailor-made for gaming with a shorter travel distance. To kick off the list, we’re starting strong with the Cherry MX Speed Silver. We have tried and tested all of the switches on this list ourselves, so we’ll give you our straightforward opinion on each option. Today we’ll be breaking down the best switches for gaming so you can have the most competitive setup out there. Everyone is looking for that next competitive advantage in-game but many overlook an important factor, what switch they are using in their keyboard. ![]()
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