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Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Series: MX2A Released: August 24, 2023
Switch Type
Mechanical
Technology
Operating Force
50 gf
Actuation Weight
Total Travel
4.00 mm
Full Stroke

Switch Highlights

Feel Type : Clicky
Pre-travel : 2.20 mm
Factory Lubed : No
Switch Form Factor : MX

About Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Cherry MX2A RGB 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.

Last updated: September 09, 2026

Switch Profile Scores

Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.

Gaming Profile

54

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Tactile Profile

79

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Build and Durability

76

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

General Information of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Switch Name

Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Brand

Cherry

Manufacturer

Cherry

Series

MX2A

Variant Color

Blue Stem / Transparent Housing

Release Date

August 24, 2023

Availability

Available

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel Type

Clicky

Switch Form Factor

MX

Mount Type

Plate Mount

Force and Travel of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Initial Force

Top tier

25 gf

100% of the current best Initial Force score

Operating Force

Top tier

50 gf

90% of the current best Operating Force score

Tactile Force

Top tier

60 gf

98% of the current best Tactile Force score

Pre-travel

Good

2.20 mm

55% of the current best Pre-travel score

Total Travel

Excellent

4.00 mm

83% of the current best Total Travel score

Compatible Keyboard Input Features of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Adjustable Actuation on Compatible Keyboard

No

Hall-effect Keyboard Required

No

Build and Durability of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Feel Type

Clicky

Silent Dampeners

No

Top Housing

Transparent plastic polymer

Bottom Housing

Translucent plastic polymer / glass-fibre composite

Stem Material

Plastic polymer

Spring Type

Precision cylindrical coil spring

Factory Lubed

No

Pin Count

Good

3

60% of the current best Pin Count score

Contact Material

MX Gold Crosspoint

Special Note of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

Editor's Note: MX2A Blue is the exception to CHERRY's normal MX2A lubrication and barrel-spring treatment: CHERRY explicitly retains the click mechanism without factory lubrication or the barrel spring. Current data lists 25 gf initial force, 50 gf electrical actuation, a 60 gf click/tactile operating point, 2.2 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel.

Profile Radar Of Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

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.

Profile Radar

Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)

Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry MX2A RGB Blue

The Cherry MX2A RGB 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 RGB Blue has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.

The Cherry MX2A RGB Blue has a pre-travel of 2.20 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.

The Cherry MX2A RGB Blue has a total travel distance of 4.00 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.

The Cherry MX2A RGB Blue lists tactile force: 60 gf. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.

The Cherry MX2A RGB Blue is listed as 3-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 RGB 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 RGB Blue lists top housing: Transparent plastic polymer, bottom housing: Translucent 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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