Cherry MX Blue vs Logitech GX Blue vs Logitech GL Clicky for typing

[vinay0410]

Hi, I recently bought Logitech G813 which has GL Clicky switches. I bought this to replace my old HyperX alloy Cherry MX brown keyboard.

Although, I don't like the typing experience on G813. The keys are clicky but I don't feel any tactile feedback. I was expecting better tactile feedback than my Cherry MX brown, because the tactile feedback is virtually non existent in Cherry MX browns.

So, I was thinking of replacing it with either Logitech G512 Carbon (GX Blue) or any other keyboard containing Cherry MX Blue Switches. Since, I haven't tried any clicky switches before, I wanted to ask if GX blue and Cherry MX blue have better tactile feedback than Cherry MX brown and GL clicky.

 

[Mateyyy]

MX Blues definitely do have more tactile feedback than the Browns (in fact I'm writing this just as I'm transitioning to MX Browns after having used Blues for 6+ years), both because of a more noticeable bump and because of the audible click.

I can't really comment on the GX Blues though as I never tried them or even checked out reviews of.

[vinay0410]

@Mateyyy, Thanks for the suggestion. May I ask why did you switch from blues to browns, are browns better for typing ?

[gloop]

MX Browns aren't really that tactile, fi you want tactility:

 

• Kailh Box Royals
• Zealios V2
• Kailh Box Navy

Only downside is you are getting into the custom scene.

[Mateyyy]

Just now, vinay0410 said:

@Mateyyy, Thanks for the suggestion. May I ask why did you switch from blues to browns, are browns better for typing ?

I was just looking for a change really, after having used Blues for so long. I still like the way they feel and in a way I like the clickiness, but at the same time the sound can be a bit annoying at times, for me if I'm not wearing headphones or for others.

[vinay0410]

@gloop, thanks for your suggestion, but I really don't want to go custom. Could you please suggest key switches which I can use without going custom, like cherry mx RGB, logitech gl, gx, romer, etc.

[vinay0410]

Also, I am a newbie I just want a keyboard which is great for typing, and I believe tactile and clicky are the way to go. If that's not the case, please correct me.

[gloop]

2 minutes ago, vinay0410 said:

@gloop, thanks for your suggestion, but I really don't want to go custom. Could you please suggest key switches which I can use without going custom, like cherry mx RGB, logitech gl, gx, romer, etc.

What size kb do you want (60%, 75%, tkl, full-size)?

[vinay0410]

@gloop, I am okay with any size.

[gloop]

1 minute ago, vinay0410 said:

@gloop, I am okay with any size.

What's your budget?

 

I'd go for something like an Anne Pro 2 with Kailh Box Browns. It's wireless but you can also used it wired iirc.

[vinay0410]

@gloop, Kailh switches/keyboards are not available at my location. Can you choose from cherry mx or logitech keyswitches

[vinay0410]

Or maybe something else available at amazon.in

[Oswin]

the gx and gl switches are rebranded kailh switches iirc, idk if logitech actually tweaked the internals.

[vinay0410]

I just want a comparison between Logitech gl Clicky (kailh choc white) switches and cherry mx blue switches. I didn’t like the feel of typing on Logitech G815 ( having used cherry mx brown for over two years), which contains the above mentioned switches and I am thinking of replacing it with a cherry MX blue, but since I have never tried blues I am not sure if I will like them.

 

kailh choc whites are very similar to kailh box white switches, both of them have a click bar mechanism which generates the minor tactile feedback and click sound, the only major difference is travel distance.

 

So, if there is a anyone who has used both Cherry mx blues and kailh choc white / box white, then your suggestions will be very helpful.

[GG_PC_Fanatic]

On 7/1/2020 at 12:09 PM, vinay0410 said:

Hi, I recently bought Logitech G813 which has GL Clicky switches. I bought this to replace my old HyperX alloy Cherry MX brown keyboard.

Although, I don't like the typing experience on G813. The keys are clicky but I don't feel any tactile feedback. I was expecting better tactile feedback than my Cherry MX brown, because the tactile feedback is virtually non existent in Cherry MX browns.

So, I was thinking of replacing it with either Logitech G512 Carbon (GX Blue) or any other keyboard containing Cherry MX Blue Switches. Since, I haven't tried any clicky switches before, I wanted to ask if GX blue and Cherry MX blue have better tactile feedback than Cherry MX brown and GL clicky.

 

well... cherry had a history where people always said that there switches war kinda "scratchy"... and im not a clicky fan....... and GX and GL clickys... they are just rebranded Kailh switches but the gl switches have a low profile design.....