Cherry MX2A Black is a linear mechanical switch from Cherry released in August 2023 with a 60 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 4 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 MX2A Black
Cherry
Cherry
MX2A
Black Stem / Black Housing
August 24, 2023
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
30 gf
60 gf
110 gf
2 mm
4 mm
No
No
No
Plastic polymer
Plastic polymer / glass-fibre composite
Plastic polymer
Barrel spring
Yes
5
MX Gold Crosspoint
Regarded by custom keyboard purists as the crown jewel of Cherry's refreshed lineup, the solid black MX2A Black captures the legendary deep sound of vintage MX Blacks without the vintage scratch. Sound tests on brass and aluminum plates demonstrate a deep, full-bodied thud that custom keyboard builders actively hunt for. The substantial spring resistance cushions your finger stroke naturally, keeping typing deliberate, rhythmic, and free of typos. The new barrel spring and factory lubrication eliminate metallic rattle entirely, allowing the rich acoustic resonance of the dense nylon housing to take center stage. It is an exceptional switch for writers and programmers who love a firm, authoritative keystroke.
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 MX2A Black is a Mechanical switch from Cherry with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Cherry MX2A Black has an operating force of 60 gf. That is a heavier switch feel suited to users who prefer more resistance.
The Cherry MX2A Black has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Cherry MX2A Black has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Cherry MX2A Black 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 MX2A Black 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 MX2A Black lists top housing: Plastic polymer, bottom housing: Plastic polymer / glass-fibre composite, stem: Plastic polymer, contact: MX Gold Crosspoint. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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