The Cherry MX2A Purple and Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), spring (18 mm gold-plated stainless steel vs 15.4 mm single-stage), (58 g vs 38 g), actuation (45 g vs 35 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.90 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Purple is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 58g at 1.20mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Designed by Cherry x Glarses. Manufactured by Cherry. | The Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15.4 mm single-stage spring. The tactile bump is 38g. The 35g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wuque Studio. |
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| Name | Cherry MX2A Purple | Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated stainless steel | 15.4 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 38 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 35 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | 1.20 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Cherry x Glarses | Wuque Studio |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Purple is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Purple and Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile 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!
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A Cherry x Glarses collaboration switch. Uses same mold as the popular Cherry MX2A Ergo Clear switches – mechanicalkeyboards.com. | No comments on Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile switches. |
