Cherry

Cherry MX switches: the MX2A with barrel spring

Cherry invented the MX standard. The Cherry MX switches in our shop belong to the MX2A generation: the MX2A Black as a linear, the MX2A Brown as a tactile and the MX2A Nixie with a clear top.

What defines the MX2A

The MX2A has a barrel spring, a stem crown and polished sliding surfaces. Travel is 4.0 mm, and for Red, Black and Brown Cherry states more than 100 million keystrokes. According to the shop specification, the switches are developed and made in Germany.

Unlubed from the factory

Our Cherry MX2A are an unlubed special production from Germany. That is ideal if you want to lube and tune the switches yourself, and a base for your own tuning, as described in our guide how to lube switches. If you want to start typing right away, other brands offer many factory-lubed switches, for example among the switches in our shop.

Linear or tactile?

The MX2A Black runs linear without a bump, the MX2A Brown has a bump. The MX standard is widespread, and the feel is classic and slightly scratchy, unlike modern pre-lubed switches. For an overview, see linear switches and tactile switches.

Installing them

The MX2A uses the MX standard and fits hot-swap keyboards with MX sockets. The older name “Cherry MX” stands for the same standard, and the MX2A is its new generation. For compatibility questions, our support will help. In-stock items ship from Germany within one business day.