Keyboard manufacturer Cherry makes a significant push into smart switch technology with four new products debuting at Computex 2025 this week. The new switches for keyboards offer particular appeal to Apple users who prioritize wireless connectivity and battery efficiency in their peripherals.
Cherry next-gen keyboard switches: Inductive technology promises extended battery life
Among its raft of announcements, keyboard and switch maker Cherry‘s Computex headliner is its new IK switch. It uses patented inductive sensing technology to eliminate physical contact during keystrokes. This contactless design addresses a concern for Mac and other users who rely heavily on wireless keyboards: battery life. The IK switch consumes 50% less power than magnetic alternatives and an impressive 95% less power than traditional Hall effect magnetic switches, Cherry said.
For Apple users accustomed to the efficiency of their devices, this power reduction could translate to significantly longer intervals between charges on wireless mechanical keyboards. The switch achieves this through electromagnetic field detection rather than mechanical contact. It eliminates wear while maintaining precise actuation control.
Silent operation meets Apple’s design philosophy
Cherry’s new MX Honey represents the company’s first silent tactile mechanical switch. Some people — myself included — prefer typing over toward the silent side rather than the clackety-clack side.
Part of Cherry’s new MX2A family, the Honey switch features factory-applied premium lubrication and optimized springs to reduce noise while maintaining tactile feedback. That’s ideal for Mac users working in open offices or shared spaces.
The switch promises over 100 million keystrokes of durability. That more-or-less matches the longevity expectations Apple users have for their peripherals.
Ultra-light typing for MacBook users
The MX Blossom, Cherry’s lightest linear switch at just 35 cN actuation force, could appeal to MacBook users transitioning to mechanical keyboards.
Its ultra-light touch more closely mimics the low-travel, low-force experience of Apple’s butterfly and scissor-switch keyboards. And that’s while providing the durability and customization options mechanical switches offer.
Enthusiast option with retro appeal
Rounding out the lineup, the MX Falcon targets typing enthusiasts with its strong tactile feedback and typewriter-inspired design.
As Cherry’s first long-pole stem switch, the switch delivers sharper feedback that may attract Mac users seeking a more pronounced typing experience.
Availability and compatibility
The MX Honey and MX Blossom switches launch in June 2025. Consumer switch kits should follow shortly after that. The innovative IK switch arrives in fall 2025, Cherry said.
While Cherry hasn’t specifically announced keyboards for Mac, the company’s focus on wireless efficiency and professional-grade quiet operation bodes well for Apple ecosystem integration.
