The Cherry MX2A Purple and Wuque Studio WS Brown switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, 45 g actuation, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem shape (standard vs partial box), spring (18 mm gold-plated stainless steel vs 22 mm two-stage), (58 g vs 63 g), (1.20 mm vs 1 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Brown is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 22 mm two-stage spring. The tactile bump is 63g at 1mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. |
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| Name | Cherry MX2A Purple | Wuque Studio WS Brown |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial box |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated stainless steel | 22 mm two-stage |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 63 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | 1.20 mm | 1 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | unknown | unknown |
| Designer | Cherry x Glarses | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wuque Studio WS Brown is not available at the moment, while the Cherry MX2A Purple can be found in 2 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Purple and Wuque Studio WS Brown 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!
Cherry MX2A Purple force curve | Wuque Studio WS Brown force curve |
No Cherry MX2A Purple force curve available. |
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Comments on Cherry MX2A Purple switches | Comments on Wuque Studio WS Brown switches |
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 Brown switches. |
