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The Prevail Nebula V2 and Cherry MX2A Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different stem material (LY vs POM), spring (19 mm 62g progressive gold-plated stainless steel extension vs updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel), actuation (42 g vs 60 g), bottom-out force (68 g vs 90 g). That said, they are quite 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 Prevail Nebula V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm 62g progressive gold-plated stainless steel extension spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 68g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Cobertt Control on Caps. Manufactured by JWK. | The Cherry MX2A Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 90g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Prevail Nebula V2 | Cherry MX2A Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19 mm 62g progressive gold-plated stainless steel extension | updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel |
| Actuation | 42 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | 68 g | 90 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! High-precision ring lubrication applied to bottom housing. |
| Designer | Cobertt Control on Caps | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry MX2A Black is much more widely available, but the Prevail Nebula V2 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!
Prevail Nebula V2 force curve | Cherry MX2A Black force curve |
No Prevail Nebula V2 force curve available. |
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JWK LY Long Stem | CHERRY Gold Crosspoint contact concept and the unprecedented production quality "Made in Germany" are unique. The MX2A series introduces a new level typing experience, setting a new standard for mechanical key switches – Cherry. |
