Cherry MX Black Hyperglide switch
The Cherry MX Black Hyperglide is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX Black Hyperglide switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Black Hyperglide switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.67 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.37 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 3.67 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.37 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 7.48 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.54 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.90 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | sold out | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 4.28 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | sold out |
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 Black Hyperglide force curve
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless |
| Actuation | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX Black Hyperglide switches
Now even more durable with less wobble. Hyperglide is a technical solution created by Cherry, that doubles the number of actuations to 100 million. A smooth and balanced option equally suited for work or gaming – Deskhero.
Cherry MX Black Hyperglide alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | Cherry MX2A Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 97% | Cherry Nixie linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 63.5/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Black G Pro 3.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 46/60gF, 1.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Ink Black V2 linear, 5-pin, INK/INK/POM, 60/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 60g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out being at around 4mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide.