The Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) 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 , 60 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different actuation (45 g vs 48 g). That said, they are virtually 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!
The Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) 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. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. 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. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB |
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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 | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Cherry MX2A Brown RGB can be found in multiple 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!
Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) force curve | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB force curve |
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