Cherry MX Hyperglide Black $5.00 / 10

Cherry listened to criticism about the smoothness of their MX switches and responded with the Hyperglide line. Using redesigned stem geometry and housing tolerances, the MX Hyperglide Black addresses the primary complaint about standard Cherry switches: their stock scratchiness compared to Gateron and other manufacturers. The result is Cherry's most competitive linear offering for enthusiast builders.

The Hyperglide stem is smoother than standard MX stems due to tighter manufacturing tolerances and revised contact surfaces. Side-by-side with a standard MX Black, the Hyperglide is noticeably less scratchy stock. It is not as smooth as a lubed Gateron Yellow or UHMWPE switch, but it represents a meaningful improvement over what Cherry offered before.

At 60g actuation and 80g bottom-out, the Hyperglide Black is a heavy switch. The 20g spread between actuation and bottom-out creates a distinctive feel — you know when you have reached bottom-out clearly, which some typists find satisfying and others find excessive. Heavy typists who bottom out on every keypress with significant force will find the Hyperglide Black resilient and confidence-inspiring.

Sound is a medium thock that improves significantly with lubing. The redesigned housing resonates slightly differently than standard Nylon Cherry housings, trending toward a slightly deeper sound. After 205g0 application, Hyperglide Blacks produce a sound that is competitive with other mid-tier linears. Films are not as critical as on some switches but help with consistency.

The Hyperglide Black suits users who prefer the Cherry pedigree and brand assurance, want a heavy linear that communicates bottom-out clearly, and are willing to lube for a competitive result. It is not the best switch at its price point on pure performance metrics, but it is the best Cherry switch for enthusiasts who want to stay within the Cherry ecosystem.