Cherry MX2A Blue is a clicky mechanical switch from Cherry released in August 2023 with a 50 gf operating force and 2.2 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 Blue
Cherry
Cherry
MX2A
Blue Stem / Black Housing
August 24, 2023
Mechanical
Clicky
MX
PCB Mount
25 gf
50 gf
60 gf
2.2 mm
4 mm
No
No
No
Plastic polymer
Plastic polymer / glass-fibre composite
Plastic polymer
Precision cylindrical coil spring
No
5
MX Gold Crosspoint
Featuring a solid black nylon housing, the standard MX2A Blue delivers a slightly deeper, more rounded auditory snap compared to its clear RGB counterpart. Reviewers note that the denser housing material helps absorb unwanted high-frequency housing rattle, concentrating sound energy into a clean, crisp mechanical click. The MX2A factory lubrication on the socket dome ensures that the spring rebounds without crunch or vibration. Keystrokes feel decisive, rhythmic, and physically engaging, making long solo writing sessions an absolute joy. It remains the timeless, unapologetic king of retro mechanical feedback.
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 Blue is a Mechanical switch from Cherry with a Clicky feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Cherry MX2A Blue has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Cherry MX2A Blue has a pre-travel of 2.2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Cherry MX2A Blue has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Cherry MX2A Blue lists tactile force: 60 gf. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Cherry MX2A Blue 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.
No. The Cherry MX2A Blue is listed as not 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 Blue 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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