Difference between MX blue and MX red?

[melias24]

Hi, im interested in the Corsair Vengeance K70 (link: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00CD1FC6G ) but dont know the difference between MX blue and MX red, i've only ever used a mechanical keyboard once for like 2 seconds at a shop demo im pretty sure it was the Razer Blackwidow, but im not to sure could someone please help me on this?

Thanks,

~Elias

[Rorgash]

im sure there are vids showing it off greatly

[cliodude1]

MX Blues have a signature clicking sound when the key is pressed a certain distance, and is used mostly for people who mainly type, as double clicking on a Blue may be more difficult.

MX Reds have a more linear feel, as it has the lowest actuation force, enabling more rapid presses, and therefore more suited to gamers.

[squirrl]

Red is linear; It is really light and hits the bottom quickly and with little force.

Blue is clicky; it requires about the same weight as reds (a little more) but it has a bit of feedback and clicks before it bottoms out.

You can find plenty of reviews, questions like this, and explanations all over the internet with a little bit of research.

[Vacsol]

it's hard to explain in text. here's a video

[P e r s e p h o n e]

Linus has you covered.

 

[DIV1D3]

Please use Google, we don't just roam around the forum to answer simple questions that can be easily found. 

Though since I'm already typing I may as well go on.

The Reds are the least tactile of the MX keys, they have little actuation force and are more suited to gaming. 

Blues are on the other side of the spectrum, they have a very definite clicking sound and are harder to press, aimed at typists. 

[GloriousPain]

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[d33g33]

I have MX Blues on a Ducky at work and its my favourite keyboard ever. I have/had a K95 with MX Reds and hate it. The keyboard itself seems off, the keycaps feel high to me but the reds are louder than I would like and they just feel floaty, kinda. I just bought a Logitech G710+ and its not as nice as the Ducky, but pretty close. The keycap position and feel is nicer and the MX Browns are quite nice to type on.

[ChezMak0r]

it's hard to explain in text. here's a video

It's quite easy to put in text, you just don't want to put in the effort.

 

With blues, there is a tactile bump accompanied with an audible click mid-press. The actuation and reset points are in different spots, which annoys me. It might not be a big deal to you.

With reds, there is no feedback in the keystroke until you bottom out.

 

This page is very helpful.  http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/official-mechanical-keyboard-guide#user_heading2

[Vacsol]

It's quite easy to put in text, you just don't want to put in the effort.

 

With blues, there is a tactile bump accompanied with an audible click mid-press. The actuation and reset points are in different spots, which annoys me. It might not be a big deal to you.

With reds, there is no feedback in the keystroke until you bottom out.

 

This page is very helpful.  http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/official-mechanical-keyboard-guide#user_heading2

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[JarJarWinks]

Blues have a more tactile feel, and a clicky noise, while reds are linear.

I haven't touched reds much, but have a blue keyboard, and from my experience, blues are very nice, especially when typing.

Reds may be more functional, but blues have a very nice "mechanical" feel to it.

For me it seems that blues have a great overall experience, though reds should be better for pwning noobs.