The Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) and Durock Ice King Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different stem material (POM vs Nylon), spring (barrel-shaped, stainless steel vs gold-plated progressive long), actuation (45 g vs 52 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) 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 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. This model is the plate mounted RGB one. (MX2A Silent Reds come in PCB or plate mount (3 vs 5 pin), as well as SMD/RGB LED variants.) Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. | The Durock Ice King Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and Nylon stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated progressive long spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) | Durock Ice King Linear |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | Nylon |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | barrel-shaped, stainless steel | gold-plated progressive long |
| Actuation | 45 g | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Ice King Linear is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) 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!
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Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing. In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss – Cherry. Like the CHERRY MX RED the CHERRY MX SILENT RED is featured by a linear switching characteristic as well. The operating noises are reliably minimized by a patented damping. The switch with the silent CHERRY MX technology establishes itself as a wise choice regarding to its low spring force and soft actuation – Cherry. | No comments on Durock Ice King Linear switches. |
