Outemu Red
LinearThe linear that ships in countless sub-$50 gaming boards, especially Redragons. Light 45g weighting and standard MX geometry make it a serviceable first linear, even if the stock smoothness lags behind Gateron.
Sound & feel
Outemu Red is the budget linear you have probably already typed on without knowing it. It is the default switch in a huge share of entry-level gaming keyboards. The 45g actuation and 2.0mm pre-travel mirror Cherry MX Red exactly, so muscle memory transfers cleanly if you later upgrade.
Outemu publishes the 45g operating force and no bottom-out under this name, so the 60g here is Milktooth's figure for the dustproof Red rather than a rating; other listings run as high as 65g.
Stock, it is a little scratchier and pingier than Gateron's equivalent, but a quick lube job closes most of that gap. One builder-tool warning: many Outemu-socket hot-swap boards accept only Outemu switches, because the socket and pin spec run tighter than standard MX hot-swap.
Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made
Compare it
- Outemu Red vs Gateron Red , or jump to Gateron Red
- Outemu Red vs Cherry MX Red MX2A , or jump to Cherry MX Red MX2A
- Outemu Red vs Akko CS Jelly Pink , or jump to Akko CS Jelly Pink
- Outemu Red vs JWICK (JWK) Black V2 , or jump to JWICK (JWK) Black V2
Frequently asked questions
What does the Outemu Red sound like?
light thin clack with a whisper of spring ping. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Outemu Red good for gaming or typing?
As a linear switch with 45g actuation force and 2mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.
How heavy is the Outemu Red?
45g actuation, 60g bottom-out (our estimate). Note that Outemu officially rates actuation force and publishes no bottom-out, so the bottom-out above is our derivation. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.