The Gateron Mini i and Cherry MX2A Brown 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, however, they come with different spring (22 mm dual-stage vs stainless steel), (50 g vs 55 g), actuation (40 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 60 g), (0.50 mm vs 1.20 mm), pre-travel (1.40 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 4 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 Gateron Mini i is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm dual-stage spring. The tactile bump is 50g at 0.50mm. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | 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. |
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| Name | Gateron Mini i | Cherry MX2A 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 | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm dual-stage | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 50 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.40 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Mini i is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Brown is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Mini i and Cherry MX2A 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!
Gateron Mini i force curve | Cherry MX2A Brown force curve |
| No Cherry MX2A Brown force curve available. |
Comments on Gateron Mini i switches | Comments on Cherry MX2A Brown switches |
The Gateron Mini i tactile switch is a new tactile addition from Gateron lineup! Designed with office use in mind, the Mini i features a tactile bump and 22 mm double-staged spring – Deskhero. A light tactile switch with a long spring, specifically designed for office use. The light bump, mid weighted actuation force, and long spring providing a long rebound makes this switch well suited to long typing sessions without fatiguing you – StacksKB. | No comments on Cherry MX2A Brown switches. |
