Cherry MX2A Orange is a linear mechanical switch from Cherry released in June 2024 with a 45 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 Orange
Cherry
Cherry
MX2A
Orange Stem / Black Housing
June 2024
Available
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
30 gf
45 gf
100 gf
2.00 mm
4.00 mm
No
No
Linear
No
Plastic polymer
Plastic polymer / glass-fibre composite
Plastic polymer
MX2A barrel spring
Yes
5
MX Gold Crosspoint
Editor's Note: The modern MX Orange was shown by CHERRY at COMPUTEX 2024 as an MX2A-generation revival of the vintage Hirose-produced Orange. Contrary to the draft, it is linear. CHERRY's current properties list 30 gf initial force, 45 gf actuation, 100 gf final force, 2.0 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel.
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 Orange 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 Orange has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Cherry MX2A Orange has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Cherry MX2A Orange has a total travel distance of 4.00 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Cherry MX2A Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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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