The Cherry MX2A Black and Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different spring (updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel vs barrel-shaped stainless steel), actuation (60 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (90 g vs 65 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!
The Cherry MX2A Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 90g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. | The Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a barrel-shaped stainless steel spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Cherry MX2A Black | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel | barrel-shaped stainless steel |
| Actuation | 60 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 90 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! High-precision ring lubrication applied to bottom housing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX2A Black is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange is also available in stores.
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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!
Cherry MX2A Black force curve | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange force curve |
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CHERRY Gold Crosspoint contact concept and the unprecedented production quality "Made in Germany" are unique. The MX2A series introduces a new level typing experience, setting a new standard for mechanical key switches – Cherry. | New switch inspired by the classical Hirose orange switch. The CHERRY MX Orange is another edition to CHERRY’s line-up of community switches. The original switch had been manufactured by CHERRY’s Japanese partner Hirose, became a rare collector’s item today and has been in demand by the enthusiast community for a long time. This reissue of an old classic holds all the improvements of the MX2A generation to revive this legendary key switch in a modern approach – Cherry. |
