Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) switch
The Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) 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 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. This model is the plate mounted RGB one. (MX2A Silent Reds come in PCB or plate mount (3 vs 5 pin), as well as SMD/RGB LED variants.) Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) 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 | 0.33 EUR | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.48 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.41 EUR | 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 MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) data sheet
| Name | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | barrel-shaped, stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) switches
Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing.
In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss – Cherry.
Like the CHERRY MX RED the CHERRY MX SILENT RED is featured by a linear switching characteristic as well. The operating noises are reliably minimized by a patented damping. The switch with the silent CHERRY MX technology establishes itself as a wise choice regarding to its low spring force and soft actuation – Cherry.
Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB), 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | KTT Sea Salt Lemon linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | KTT Rose linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/63.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | KTT Kang White V3 linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Cream Yellow Pro linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KTT Cabbage Tofu linear, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Durock Ice King Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/Nylon, 52/62gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Cherry MX Silent Red (plate mount) linear, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.90mm. The 65g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. This model is the plate mounted RGB one. (MX2A Silent Reds come in PCB or plate mount (3 vs 5 pin), as well as SMD/RGB LED variants.) Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Cherry MX2A Silent Red (plate-mount RGB).