Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switch
The Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is a linear mechanical switch with proprietary PA blend top housing, proprietary PA blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 18 mm gold-plated spring. The operating force is 45g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Whiplash. Manufactured by Cherry.
Where to buy Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 8.04 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.63 USD | sold out | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 9.50 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.68 USD | sold out | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 5.23 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.70 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 x Whiplash MX Firefinch data sheet
| Name | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary PA blend |
| Bottom housing | proprietary PA blend |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Whiplash |
| Manufacturer | Cherry |
Comments on Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches
Our good friends over at Whiplash have developed a stock, out the box Cherry switch that anyone can enjoy all day long. Back to basics. A linear with Cherry signature moulds, their best components loved by all previous switch releases, and a top quality factory lubrication job coupled with an excellent stock spring. This is a switch that does what you want it to do, immediately. Why is it called Firefinch you ask? Because Cherry said so. Shush. Kind of a cool name to be fair. Think MX2A Nixie mixed with MX black but with all the upgrades you would have wanted for them but minus the effort – Thocc Exchange.
Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Piano Pro linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 45/50gF, 1.9/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | WingTree Yuying Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 40/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | SW x HMX Garnet linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Khonsu linear, 5-pin, POM (modified)/POM (modified)/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Menel Eight Nine (Haku) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/60gF, 0.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keygeek Intro linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/PBT (+glass fiber)/U4, 45/58.5gF, 0.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | TTC Venus linear, 5-pin, POM/PC/POM, 45/52gF, 1.8/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Lunar Probe linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with proprietary PA blend top housing, proprietary PA blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The operating force being around 45g. The 50g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch.