Cherry MX2A Blue switch
The Cherry MX2A Blue is a clicky mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX2A Blue switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Blue 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosfox | CN | 3.80 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.98 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.40 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.38 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.38 USD | sold out | |
| Mechboards | UK | 5.46 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.72 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 MX2A Blue force curve
Cherry MX2A Blue data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX2A Blue |
|---|---|
| Type | clicky |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Cherry MX2A Blue alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX2A Blue, 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 Blue (PCB-mount RGB) clicky, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.2/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Cherry MX2A Blue (Plate-mount RGB) clicky, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.2/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Gateron Phantom Blue clicky, 3-pin, Ink/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.3/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Kailh BOX V2 White (PCB mount) clicky, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Akko Creamy Cyan clicky, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 50/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Kailh Box Crackle Ice clicky, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 50/63.5gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Blue clicky, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh Speed Gold clicky, 3-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh BOX White clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for clicky mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 4mm. — similar to the Cherry MX2A Blue.