As an old-fashioned mechanical keyboard manufacturer, CHERRY has just expanded its MX ultra-thin/ULP switch product line and announced a Tactile version featuring a silent experience. TechPowerUp pointed out that this series of switches provides an alternative for high-end notebook and ultra-thin desktop keyboard manufacturers, and the CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile Tactile has unique family-like features.
In March 2021, CHERRY introduced the MX ULP key shaft with an overall height of only 3.5 mm. Now, the company has introduced the MX ULP Tactile key switch, which sets a new patent standard, and has won the German Innovation Award.
For notebook computer manufacturers, MX ULP switches can help them easily use high-end mechanical keyboards on their notebooks, giving users a pleasant touch and feedback for gaming and typing, better reliability than before, and more durable .
The CHERRY MX ULP also opens up new possibilities for previously technically infeasible desktop keyboards, with a patented switch design incorporating the CHERRY MX switch feature set.
With the arrival of the MX ULP Tactile, there is a new extension to the ULP family. In contrast, the MX ULP Click provides auditory and tactile feedback similar to the MX Blue, while the MX ULP Tactile is closer to the MX Brown.
In other words, the MX ULP Tactile forgoes the unique click of the green switches, but retains the crisp key feel. This is especially appealing to laptop/desktop keyboard users who prefer a comfortable typing experience in a quiet environment.
The total key stroke is 1.8 mm, the trigger point is 0.8 mm (closer to the ergonomic stroke of 1.0 mm), and the pressing force is 65 N. In addition, like all MX switches, CHERRY uses high-precision durable gold cross points and corrosion-resistant gold contacts. Combined with a long-lasting mechanism, CHERRY MX ULP Tactile switches ensure superior durability and a consistent quality experience.
In addition, as a mechanical SMD switch, it can be soldered directly to the PCB, further reducing the overall height of the keyboard and allowing for better production automation.
In terms of backlighting, due to the unique design of the MX ULP, the corresponding SMD LEDs (monochromatic/RGB) can be placed directly under the switches for balanced illumination (16.8 million colors supported/programmable per key).
The MX ULP Tactile has been adopted by Alienware M15 R4 / M17 R4, MSI Titan GT77, Corsair Voyager a1600, etc. The upcoming XMG flagship laptop will also use this keyboard. .