Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black switch
The Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 2.60 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 5.40 USD / 18 pcs | 0.30 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 MX1A Hyperglide Black data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | |
| Actuation | - g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black switches
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Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | JWK Ultimate Black linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/58.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Durock Lavender linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/65gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | SWK Jieum V2 linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 46/60gF, 1.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Wuque Studio WS Red linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/67gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/UMPWPE, 0/55gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | SwagKeys SWK Catmint linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POK, 0/58gF, 1.8/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | KTT HaluHalo V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The actuation occuring at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 4mm. — similar to the Cherry MX1A Hyperglide Black.