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Cherry MX2A Brown vs Cherry MX2A Brown RGB switch comparison

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The Cherry MX2A Brown and Cherry MX2A Brown RGB 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, 55 g , 48 g actuation, 60 g bottom-out force, 1.20 mm , 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel. That said, they are ... identical??!. 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 MX2A Brown 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 at 1.20mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. This entry is for the 5-pin PCB-mount "SMD" version with the black housing, but there is a "RGB" one in light housing, and Plate-mount version are available too. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry.

The Cherry MX2A Brown RGB 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 at 1.20mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. This is the 5-pin PCB-mount RGB version with the light housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry.

Cherry MX2A Brown vs Cherry MX2A Brown RGB data sheets

NameCherry MX2A BrownCherry MX2A Brown RGB
Typetactiletactile
Footprint5-pin5-pin
Top housingNylonNylon
Bottom housingNylonNylon
Stem materialPOMPOM
Stem shapestandardstandard
Springstainless steelstainless steel
Tactile force55 g55 g
Actuation48 g48 g
Bottom-out60 g60 g
Tactile bump position1.20 mm1.20 mm
Pre-travel2 mm2 mm
Total travel4 mm4 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricantFactory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant
Designer--
ManufacturerCherryCherry

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Cherry MX2A Brown and Cherry MX2A Brown RGB switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX2A Brown is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Brown RGB is also available in stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Brown and Cherry MX2A Brown RGB 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 MX2A Brown force curve

Cherry MX2A Brown RGB force curve

No Cherry MX2A Brown force curve available.

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