The JWK Vertex V1 and Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA66 vs Nylon), bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs Nylon), spring (15 mm stainless steel vs barrel-shaped stainless steel), actuation (50 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 65 g). 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 JWK Vertex V1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! | The Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange 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 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | JWK Vertex V1 | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm stainless steel | barrel-shaped stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the JWK Vertex V1 and Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switches is exactly the same:
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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!
JWK Vertex V1 force curve | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange force curve |
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Vertex V1's were designed for low pitch lovers. Despite being long pole, they have a very low pitch that people who love quieter and lower pitched sounds love – SwagKeys. | New switch inspired by the classical Hirose orange switch. The CHERRY MX Orange is another edition to CHERRY’s line-up of community switches. The original switch had been manufactured by CHERRY’s Japanese partner Hirose, became a rare collector’s item today and has been in demand by the enthusiast community for a long time. This reissue of an old classic holds all the improvements of the MX2A generation to revive this legendary key switch in a modern approach – Cherry. |
