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Cherry MX1A Clear vs Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switch comparison

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The Cherry MX1A Clear and Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, stainless steel spring, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different (65 g vs 55 g), actuation (55 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (90 g vs 60 g). That said, they are very similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!

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The Cherry MX1A Clear is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 65g at 1.20mm. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 90g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry.

The Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 55g. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry.

Cherry MX1A Clear vs Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) data sheets

NameCherry MX1A ClearCherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG)
Typetactiletactile
Footprint3-pin5-pin
Top housingNylonNylon
Bottom housingNylonNylon
Stem materialPOMPOM
Stem shapestandardstandard
Springstainless steelstainless steel
Tactile force65 g55 g
Actuation55 g45 g
Bottom-out90 g60 g
Tactile bump position1.20 mm- mm
Pre-travel2 mm2 mm
Total travel4 mm4 mm
LubeNo factory lubing.No factory lubing.
Designer--
ManufacturerCherryCherry

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Cherry MX1A Clear and Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Cherry MX1A Clear and Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches is exactly the same:

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX1A Clear and Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!

Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!

Force curves

Cherry MX1A Clear force curve

Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) force curve

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Comments

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