Cherry G80-1000 (vintage Cherry MX black)

[Chyros]

This week, I finally tackle vintage Cherry MX black. About time! Go check it out:

[jacobolus]

Yep, the “hold it to your ear and listen for sandpaper sound” test is definitely the easiest.

[emdude]

Very interesting review! It would be neat if you did a sound test comparison of various switches, including Cherries, linear/linearized Alps, Fujitsu Leaf Spring, etc., so that viewers could get an idea of their relative scratchiness.

[Khers]

Very nice review, as usual!

I had myself all but lost hope in Cherry MX-switches until I got my hands on some vintage MX blacks. They are really rather nice switches. I like them even better after a spring swap to lighter springs (my fingers aren't manly enough for the stock springs) and a dash of lube on the sliders.

Much like emdude, I'd very much appreciate a linear switch comparison. (And perhaps a tactile and a clicky one while you're at it )

[Chyros]

I already have a clicky one xD . Go check it out if you're interested .

[Khers]

Ah, yeah now that you mention it, I remember that one

[UnFocused]

Thanks for doing a review of vintage MX blacks. I've been curious about your opinion of them for a while.

After using MX blues (I now loathe this switch) and MX clears, vintage MX blacks have become the only Cherry switch I use.

I have two keyboards with them: a QFR with switches from a 1989 Wyse board and a Phantom / TEX build with switches from a 1986 Wyse board. I haven't lubed, stickered or modified them in any way and they're silky smooth on both boards.

This Phantom / TEX / vintage MX black keyboard of mine is very likely to be my "endgame" board. I have Leopold thick PBT keycaps on it, and it's an absolute joy on which to type.

[marijan]

Thank you for an excellent review. Really like your videos. So much to learn.

[Chyros]

Thank you for an excellent review. Really like your videos. So much to learn.

Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos . By now I conservatively estimate I've put 500 hours into making them xD .

[bearwool]

Awesome review . I got an G80-3112HAG, look alike it, with bonus smartcard reader I think and a confused connection.

[Elrick]

Love the review, especially to it being referred to as some Muthaf*cker Construction.

Prized, even the Mrs was surprised to hear that, but I loved it. Best to keep it real and normal instead of doing up-there reviews for the Elites.