Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switch
The Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBDFans | CN | 3.80 USD / 10 pcs | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.33 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.45 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.59 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.69 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 7.20 USD / 18 pcs | 0.40 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.80 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.38 USD | sold out | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 5.68 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.44 USD | sold out | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 9.54 USD / 18 pcs | 0.53 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 "Hirose" Orange force curve
Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | barrel-shaped stainless steel |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange switches
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.
Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange, 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 | ||
| 96% | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Black G Pro 3.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 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 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange.