Cherry MX Falcon is a tactile mechanical switch from Cherry released in June 2025 with a 50 gf operating force and 1.7 mm pre-travel and 3.5 mm total travel.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Cherry MX Falcon
Cherry
Cherry
MX2A
Pink
June 2025
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
40 gf
50 gf
100 gf
1.7 mm
3.5 mm
No
No
No
Nylon
Nylon
POM
Copper-plated precision coil spring
15.00 mm
Yes
5
MX Gold Crosspoint
A custom-tuned offering in Cherry's specialized lineup, the MX Falcon delivers a snappy tactile profile with a slightly shortened 3.5mm bottom-out. Reviewers highlight the distinctive shape of the tactile bump, which sits high in the stroke and breaks cleanly with minimal pre-travel. The 50gf spring provides enough resistance to make every keypress feel decisive, while the early bottom-out generates an energetic, crisp clack that sounds lively and engaging. The factory lubrication ensures that the tactile slider moves with zero grit, making it a refreshing option for typists who want Cherry's legendary durability with a modern, snappy tactile personality.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Cherry MX Falcon is a Mechanical switch from Cherry with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Cherry MX Falcon has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Cherry MX Falcon has a pre-travel of 1.7 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Cherry MX Falcon has a total travel distance of 3.5 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Cherry MX Falcon is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is unknown, and hot-swap compatibility is unknown. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Cherry MX Falcon is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
The Cherry MX Falcon lists top housing: Nylon, bottom housing: Nylon, stem: POM, contact: MX Gold Crosspoint. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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