whats the difference with the purple and red switches? Which one would be better for competitive gaming? null 
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Purple switches are clicky and loud, while red switches are linear and silent. Reds are .5 faster then the purples, which are 1.5. So reds are better for gaming, and so are purples. Answer from LCShelzyYT on bestbuy.com
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r/razer on Reddit: Red vs Purple Optical Switches
January 1, 2024 -
Ive been thinking to buy a razer mechanical keyboard ended up on the huntsman mini but dunno if red is better or purple.
Do the reds sound like membranes?
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I have a huntsman elite with purple "clicky" switches and the truth is that it is very satisfactory. I also had the red ones. They were calmer, but they were not satisfactory
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It all boils down to your preference. Purples are clicky and reds are linear/smooth. The purples are satisfying to type on but a lot of people prefer reds for gaming because they are faster. And no, they do not sound like membrane. If you have trouble deciding. its best to give it a try. Ask a friend or go to a store and ask if you can try either blue (the non-Razer equivalent of the clicky switches) or red (the non-Razer linear switches are still called reds) switches. See which one you like. If you end up liking the clicky ones, then go for the purples. If the linears, go for the reds. if you're new to keyboards and their switches, it does get confusing. But there are a lot of places you can get your questions answered on the internet, so ask away!
Tom's Hardware
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Razer Huntsman Optical Keyboard Review: Superb Purple Switches - Tom's Hardware | Tom's Hardware
Razer Huntsman Optical Keyboard Review: Superb Purple Switches
Some might be a little irritated by the software or the sound of the switches. Some might (rightly) balk at the price. But we can't help but look over those things. Razer's Purple opto-mechanical switches are -- and we say this with no amount of undue hyperbole --absolutely superb. Razer Huntsman Optical Keyboard
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Help me choose the best switch for Razer Huntsman V2 TKL - Red or Purple? | Razer Insider
July 24, 2023 - Help me choose the best switch for Razer Huntsman V2 TKL - Red or Purple?Hi Razer community,I'm currently looking to upgrade my keyboard to the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL, and I need your advice on which switch would be best for me: the Red or Purple switch.Here's some relevant information about ...
Windows Central
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Are Razer purple opto-mechanical switches worth the price? | Windows Central
June 19, 2019 - Currently, it's available on the Huntsman and Huntsman Elite keyboards, both of which are worth buying.Try the switches for yourself: Razer Huntsman ($130 at Amazon)Elite-class keyboard: Razer Huntsman Elite ($180 at Amazon) The opto-mechanical switch from Razer is equal parts simple and breathtaking. You can identify it by its purple color (compared to the green, orange, or yellow switches on other Razer keyboards).
Reddit
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r/razer on Reddit: Razer Yellow vs Purple Switch?
July 31, 2018 -
Which is better & faster?
Razer
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Huntsman Mini (Purple Switches) Experience | Razer Insider
November 11, 2020 - Initially, I wanted to get the red switches but when I tried out the huntsman mini with the red switches on the shop, it doesn't feel like a mechanical keyboard and more like a membrane keyboard for some reason, so I decided to get the purple switches instead. Keep in mind that I am heavy gamer and I do some coding. After using the keyboard for a while, my thoughts are pretty conservative on the keyboard, its neither the best or worse keyboard and I don't mind that but the pinging noise that bothers me a lot especially when you press the backspace key.
Linus Tech Tips
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razer red or purple switch - Peripherals - Linus Tech Tips
July 17, 2020 - im kinda fonfused on what to get i want the clicky sound at the same time i want speed can someone tell me the pros and cons of both
Hardware Canucks
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Razer Keyboard Switches - How to Pick the RIGHT One
February 10, 2021 - In the tactile camp we would have ... Razer Purple optical, and the Mecha-Membrane, which is that hybrid mechanical switch. Let’s start with Linear switches and to me actuation force and the actuation point are the most important for a Linear switch. The Razer Yellow’s actuate at 45 grams and have a really low actuation point of 1.2mm with a total travel distance of 3.5mm. Razer Yellow are similar to the MX Speed, and if you love fast actuation this is a really good option, especially ...
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r/razer on Reddit: Red or Purple switches ?
January 13, 2020 -
Im going to buy the razer huntsman elite keyboard, but the only decision I still need to make is to get the linear or clicky keys. I’ve been tried to find a comparison between them but all I’ve found is that the red linear keys are faster.
Is there any other difference between them ?
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If you are competitive in any game get red switches. If not it’s linear vs clicky so whatever your prefer.
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Red keys are faster and lighter. It also has a linear actuation meaning that you don't feel any tactile bump when pressing down. Purple keys are slightly slower and slightly heavier. It also has a clicky feel which means that you feel a noticeable click when pressing down. Regarding which is better overall, that's entirely your call.
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Is the Razer Huntsman Mini with Purple Switch good for osu? · forum
Yes, I use razer purple switches and they are good at least for me. It's all about personal comfort.
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r/razer on Reddit: Razer Opto-Mechanical Purple vs Razer Green
December 13, 2019 -
Hi,
I have now seen countless reviews and comments on razer purple (huntsman) och comparisons with razer green (blackwidow elite), since i'm about to buy either one.
People comment on purples being more loud and isn't actually faster, which might be true, but when i was at the store and pressed on both i noticed purple being signficantly LIGHTER (less force required; which is also marketed as such but not as much commented on).
What are your thoughts on both?
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The purple opto-mechanical switch is factually speaking, faster and lighter. The green switches have an actuation force of 50g and actuation distance of 1.9mm while the purple switches are 45g and 1.5mm. As for the sound, both of them have slightly different sounds. To my ears, the purple has more of 'thonk' kind of sound while the green has more of a 'click' sound during the actuation point. The difference in sound might not be as noticeable to others. Whether or not you feel those differences is an entirely different matter but they are built differently and should perform and feel different. To find out whether or not it matters to you, you would have to try it out yourself in a store.
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I’ve had both, and while the purple is louder, I still prefer it over the green, nothing some o rings can’t fix. And the purple is much lighter.
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Tom's Hardware
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Razer Developing Optical Keyboard Switches: Razer Purple (Updated) | Tom's Hardware
August 22, 2017 - They’re going to be fine switches, but it won’t be until the second or third generation that we’ll likely see more of the features that optical switches offer over and above what standard desktop switches do. However, there’s a hidden advantage there, and that’s why we’re referring to this as a “platform:” Once the hardware is perfected, the technological upgrades can primarily come in the form of firmware and software updates--including analog capabilities. Therefore, it’s not at all unreasonable that we could see a Razer keyboard ship with first-gen Purple optical switches, and then you could keep that same keyboard and load up second-gen Purple switches when they’re available, or at some point install a big firmware update that enables analog sensing.
KitGuru
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Razer Huntsman Elite Review – Opto-Mechanical switches! | KitGuru
April 8, 2019 - With Cherry MX-based keyboards, most manufacturers offer you a choice of Reds, Blues, Browns and so on – meaning you can choose if you want a linear switch, a tactile switch, or a clicky switch. If you want an Opto-Mechanical switch, you have to get the Purple variant, which is tactile and clicky. If Razer can offer Opto-Mechanical versions of its Yellow and Orange switches, I think that would only help the appeal of the Huntsman Elite.
Razer Insider
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What's the difference between clicky(purple) and linear optical switch(red)? | Razer Insider
July 23, 2020 - I saw the purple and red switches as I was browsing through details on the Razer Huntsman. I'm not really a tech-guy so I don't understand the differenc...
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r/razer on Reddit: Red or Purple switches Huntsman TKL V2. ?
October 5, 2021 -
Hey everyone
TL;DR >> The title
I know this must be already asked (a lot) but the new Huntsman TKL seems to differ on its switches.
Will try to give direct and helpful facts about myself:
Owned a Blackwidow Chroma Stealth (purple switches) for ~7 years.
I love the fact that is not THAT noisy but I still can feel reaction
I've read about RED (v1) that it is really messy to write on them and even gaming, when you rest our fingers on the keys
I have never had a clicky switch (more than orange) so I don't really know if it'd bother me while gaming
like Razer, both KB+M lasted me for 5+ years before first ''details'' and just now (almost 7y) started failing noticeably
EDIT: I mainly play WoW, and generally, RPGs /MMORPGs. Occasionally, Shooters.
Important Note
I'm in Colombia and will have it internationally shipped, so I can't just buy and return if don't like it
PLUS Question
Is it worth getting the 'same' mouse again? My Razer Naga Chroma is failing, and I'm thinking on getting the Razer Naga X to replace it
Thanks everyone for your insight
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Linear is better for gaming, clicky is better for typing. On a linear you might accidentally press some keys you didn’t mean to while typing since it’s so easy and there’s no bump to even let you know you just typed a letter in. On a clicky, the bumps can get annoying when trying to do really fast keypresses like let’s say strafing left and right in a shooter to avoid getting shot. So I’d say determine which is more important to you in the long run. Keep in mind if you’re mainly playing like RPG’s or single player games (or you don’t really care about being competitive) you don’t really need the advantage linear switches give you. Oh and also linear is silent while clicky is loud. If you’re unsure whether the loudness would bother you I’d recommend heading to a Best Buy or Walmart, they almost always have them on display to type on. Also I don’t know anything about the Naha or Naga x lol but if I had an old viper I would definitely upgrade to a newer viper, so I guess I would say upgrade
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I prefer the purple switches on my Huntsman V2. The added noise might take a bit of getting used to at first but I find it to be more satisfying. The V2 Huntsman boards have a sound dampening foam that reduces SOME of the noise but not all of it. The V1 reds were indeed quite sensitive. I couldn't adjust to them even after using MX Speed switches for a couple years. I will say that they are fantastically smooth though. The V2s actually fix this somewhat and the foam helps by making them a bit "heavier" to press so they don't accidentally register as easily. For MMOs, I would say the added feedback from the purples is a boon because accuracy is a big deal. You don't want to hit the wrong hotkey and use the wrong ability accidentally for example. But really, it comes down to what you're more comfortable using. I play a wide variety of games including MMOs like WoW and FFXIV, FPS like Rainbow 6 Siege and Doom Eternal, and rhythm games like Muse Dash on my purple switches.
Hirosart
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Razer Switches Comparison & Review | Green vs Orange vs Yellow - Hirosart
November 29, 2024 - Razer Optical Purple switches are clicky and tactile, which means they provide a noticeable bump and audible click at the point of actuation.
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Razer Optical Switches - Speed of Light ⌨️ | Razer United States
Razer switches are known for their durability—and are now even better. With optical actuation providing less physical contact, Razer™ Optical Switches eliminate switch degradation almost completely.