Cherry Nixie switch
The Cherry Nixie (also known as Cherry MX Black Clear-Tops) is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a gold-plated spring. The 63.5g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry Nixie switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry Nixie 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.36 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.31 EUR | buy | |
| KBDFans | CN | 4.20 USD / 10 pcs | 0.36 EUR | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 5.89 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 EUR | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 4.93 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 EUR | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 4.04 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.47 EUR | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 7.60 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 EUR | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 6.18 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.53 EUR | buy | |
| Delta Key Co. | FR | 3.96 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 EUR | sold out | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.42 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 EUR | sold out | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 6.86 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 EUR | sold out | |
| DiviniKey | US | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 0.52 EUR | sold out | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 0.52 EUR | sold out | |
| DeskHero | CA | 8.99 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.56 EUR | 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 Nixie data sheet
| Name | Cherry Nixie |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 63.5 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Cherry Nixie sound test
Comments on Cherry Nixie switches
The Cherry Nixies are revered classics within the keyboard community, known for their substantial heft and textured typing experience. Incorporating the updated materials and springs from Cherry's recent MX2A update, these switches blend tradition with modern innovation – Milktooth.
Cherry Nixie alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry Nixie, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | Cherry MX2A Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 97% | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/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% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Ink Black V2 linear, 5-pin, INK/INK/POM, 60/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POM, 55/62.5gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 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 63.5g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Cherry Nixie.