Cherry MX Blue Clicky Switches

Yes, for the right buyer. The Cherry MX Blue Clicky Switches ranks #4 in our Best Keyboard Switches 2026 list (best clicky). Its biggest strength: audible click at exactly the actuation point, direct feedback for touch typists. The main caveat: 50g is heavier than Red, more fatigue over long typing sessions.

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: 50g is heavier than Red, more fatigue over long typing sessions; click noise is loud, not appropriate for shared office environments; click mechanism resets above actuation point, requires lifting finger fully between keystrokes.

50g actuation, Clicky with tactile bump and Audible click at actuation point.

Worth comparing: Cherry MX Red Linear Switches, Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow Switches and Kailh Box Brown Tactile Switches. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

Stock Gateron Yellows are already smoother than many switches that cost more, but lubing them with Krytox 205g0 produces a dramatic improvement, the scratchy high-frequency sound becomes a low, consistent thock and the keystroke feels significantly smoother. If you are comfortable lubing, Gateron Yellow lubed is competitive with switches that cost 3-4x more.

The 35g actuation is lighter than the Cherry MX Red standard (45g), which reduces the force required for repeated keypresses during gaming. Light actuation is a meaningful advantage for rapid input in fast-paced games. The tradeoff is a slightly higher risk of accidental keypresses during non-gaming desktop use.