CHERRY MX2A Purple is a tactile mechanical switch from CHERRY released in 2023 with a 35 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 50 million keystrokes.
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 Purple
CHERRY
CHERRY
MX2A Series
Black Housing / Purple Stem
2023
Mechanical
Tactile
Standard (MX)
5-Pin (PCB Mount)
30 gf
35 gf
55 gf
2 mm
4 mm
No
No
No
No
Standard MX Cross / Spring-Centering Stem
No
Moderate
Deep / Subdued
Thermoplastic Polymer
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic
Thermoplastic Polymer
Gold-Colored Precision Coil Spring
18.00 mm
Opaque
Factory-applied premium-grade lubricant
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
MX Gold Crosspoint
Editor's Note: CHERRY's current MX Purple highlights and key-benefits text specify 30 cN initial force, about 35 cN actuation, 55 cN pressure-point force, 2.0 mm pre-travel, and 4.0 mm total travel. The Properties block on the same page conflicts with those figures, showing 45 cN actuation and 80 cN final force; therefore the repeatedly stated 35 cN actuation and 55 cN tactile figure are used while bottom-out remains null.
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 Purple 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 MX2A Purple has an operating force of 35 gf. That is a light switch feel suited to users who prefer easy keypresses.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple lists tactile force: 55 gf. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The CHERRY MX2A Purple 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.
Available sound-related specs for the CHERRY MX2A Purple include sound profile: Deep / Subdued, sound level: Moderate. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple is rated for At least 50 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The CHERRY MX2A Purple lists top housing: Thermoplastic Polymer, bottom housing: Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic, stem: Thermoplastic Polymer, contact: MX Gold Crosspoint. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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