Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switch
The Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) is a tactile mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pkkeyboards | US | 4.75 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy |
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) data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 55 g |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) switches
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Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG), 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | Cherry MX Ergo Clear tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 40/78gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | Cherry MX2A Brown tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | Cherry MX2A Purple tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Cherry MX2A Brown RGB tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Quinn tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Mini i tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 1.4/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Durock Koala tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 42/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Brown tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 35/55gF, 2.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Cherry MX1A Clear tactile, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 55g. The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 4mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG).