| Switch Type: Linear |
| Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable | Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable |
| Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable | Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable |
| Total Travel (mm): | 4.0 | Total Travel (mm): | 3.98 |
| Reset Point (mm): | Customizable | Reset Point (mm): | Customizable |
TL;DR
It’s a very smooth, consistently performing, lightly weighted, adjustable, linear switch aimed squarely at professional e-sport gamers. However, unlike Wooting hall-effect switches, the Corsair MGX switches cannot be hot-swapped.
Additionally, it’s currently only available on the Corsair K70 MAX. However, a newer variant of the switch – the Corsair MGX Hyperdrive is available on the Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 and the Corsair K70 Pro TKL with only slight changes from the original variant.
Smoothness: 10/10
On-centre keypresses are ultra smooth with ZERO scratchiness and inconsistencies even at very slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses are extremely smooth with almost zero scratchiness or inconsistencies even at very slow keypresses.
Overall, these are among the smoothest switches on the market. So, it may be a disappointment to you to learn that these aren’t available to buy on their own.
Weighting: 4/10
Now, according to Corsair these switches have an adjustable actuation point and a total travel of 4.0mm.
Corsair MGX force curve.
As you can see from the force curve above, the Corsair MGX is on spec.
Corsair MGX consistency force curve.
As you can see above, the switches are extremely consistent, with only very minor variances between the switches. These are among the most consistent switches I’ve reviewed!
Corsair MGX vs. Cherry MX Red force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Corsair MGX and the Cherry MX Red. The MGX almost mirrors the MX Red in its downstroke – it’s clear that Corsair wanted the MGX switch to feel familiar to those potentially upgrading from the Cherry MX Red.
Corsair MGX vs. Roccat Titan Optical (Linear) force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Corsair MGX and the Roccat Titan Optical Linear. The MGX has a more traditional 4mm travel and is roughly 5-6 grams lighter on average than the Titan switch throughout its entire downstroke travel.
Overall, while they aren’t for me given their light weighting, if you’re fond of the Cherry MX Red, the MGX will feel right at home at your fingertips. Plus, these are MUCH smoother and more consistent. If you do decide to upgrade, it will be a huge and a noticeable one.
Sound: 6/10
They have a rather hollow, tinny sound to them – I think it’s because of the keycaps – PBT keycaps have never really been renowned for their acoustics, but I’d consider these decent. Plus, the switches are mounted in a ‘floating case’ design, which historically has also not been great for acoustics.
Overall, they have an unoffensive sound signature. They won’t be winning awards, and it would be unlikely they would be praised either.
Typing Performance: 4/10
It’s rather obvious from the get-go that Corsair didn’t intend for these to be used purely as a switch for typing. Though you can adjust their actuation point, their weight is still very light.
However, despite not being a big fan of them, they were extremely smooth and consistent to type on. And I think I could get used to them in time in spite of the light weighting.
Overall, I’m glad they’re adjustable; that made them more tolerable to use, as I know I would’ve given them more hell if they weren’t. If Corsair were to make a heavier variant, I’d be happy to test them out.
Gaming Performance: 7/10
These performed exceptionally well in both fast and slow-paced games.
They were both so smooth and so consistent I didn’t feel any keypress hesitations during my gaming sessions, which is highly impressive. Modern hall-effect switches are really something else!
Overall, I enjoyed gaming on them, I just wish they were heavier as to better suit my preferences.
Final Score = 31/50 (62%)