CHERRY MX2A SPEED SILVER
Fast and direct
Powerful and direct
CHERRY MX BLACK
The linear switching characteristic combined with an increased spring force triggers directly. Thanks to a stronger spiral spring, the tried and true CHERRY MX BLACK smoothly moves the keys back to the starting position and grants the necessary staying power for long writing and gaming sessions.
Highlights
- Linear switching characteristics
- 60 cN operating force
- 2.0 mm pre travel
- 4.0 mm total travel
- >100 mil. keystrokes
- Lubricated
- No click
The Original
Inside CHERRY MX BLACK
1 UPPER HOUSING
Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing.In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss.
2 SWITCHING SLIDE / STEM
A CAD high-precision component made of plastic polymer specifically for the Cherry MX creates the pre travel and the keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring. The key cap is attached on the upper part of the stem.This black switching slide is responsible for the linear switch characteristics of the CHERRY MX BLACK. Due to the straight TLS surface, the switch triggers directly.
3 GOLD CROSSPOINT CONTACT
Gold-based, the crosspoint contact is the heart of every CHERRY MX keyswitch and the basis of its incredible reliability and durability. With absolute precision, these triangular cross-contacts meet each other at precise right angles. This unique CHERRY innovation and ornate gold-plating make the electrical contact enclosure self-cleaning and gives the keyswitch permanent protection against corrosion, guaranteeing the keyswitch for more than 100 million operations.4 PRECISION COIL SPRING
The keyswitch’s coil spring pressure resistance is the CHERRY MX’s sparring partner for your fingers. The high-density molecular structure of the spring’s metal alloy is calculated individually on the keyswitch and consistently optimized for the keyswitch’s specific pressure force.5 HOUSING BASE
Dual-functional, the housing base component is made of plastic polymer and glass fibre. The inner part forms the mounting for the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism. The outer part is both the base and mounting surface for CHERRY’s mechanical keyboards.In the "MX RGB" version, the lower part of the housing is translucent and has a recess for the SMD LED on the circuit board.
More about the original
CHERRY MX BLACK
The linear switching characteristic combined with an increased spring force triggers directly. Thanks to a stronger spiral spring, the tried and true CHERRY MX BLACK smoothly moves the keys back to the starting position and grants the necessary staying power for long writing and gaming sessions.
CHERRY MX BLACK
Key benefits
- Engineered and Made in Germany
- CHERRY MX2A BLACK switch: Linear actuation – switching function with a defined force of approx. 60 cN without contact feedback
- Industry-leading CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
- Factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant
- Noise-reducing barrel spring design
- Unique, spring-centering stem
- Diamond polished stem and spring guidance
- Glide-optimized stem guidance ribs
- Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)
- Self-cleaning contacts
- Switch resistant to dust and dirt
- Over 100 million keystrokes with no loss of quality guaranteed
| CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX BLACK | powerful and direct | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX BLACK CLEAR TOP | powerful, direct and retro | linear (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BLOSSOM | featherlight and direct | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX BLUE | powerful and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BROWN | targeted and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX CLEAR | focused, powerful and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX EMERALD REEF | precise and quiet | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ERGO CLEAR | targeted, smooth and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX FALCON | heavy-tactile - heavy-satisfying | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREEN | loud, robust and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREY | purposeful, robust and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX HONEY | tactile and silent | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ILLUMA BROWN | precise and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ILLUMA RED | smooth and responsive | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX NORTHERN LIGHT | ultra-smooth and silent | linear (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX PURPLE | reactive and tactile | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX SILENT BLACK | powerful and quiet | linear (without click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SILENT RED | smooth-running and quiet | linear (without click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SPEED SILVER | fast and direct | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE RED | quick-witted, smooth and direct | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE SPEED | quick-witted, fast and direct | linear (without click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ULP CLICK | ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ULP TACTILE | ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable | tactile (without click) | > 50 mil. |
CHERRY MX are the best switches on the market
Discover the variety of CHERRY switches
CHERRY MX2A SILENT RED
Smooth and silent
CHERRY MX2A SILENT BLACK
Powerful and silent
CHERRY MX2A RED
Smooth and direct
CHERRY MX2A BROWN
Focused and noticeable
CHERRY MX2A BLUE
Clicky and noticeable
CHERRY MX2A BLACK
Powerful and direct
CHERRY MX ULP TACTILE
Ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable
CHERRY MX ULP CLICK
Ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable
CHERRY MX2A PURPLE
Reactive and tactile
CHERRY MX2A ORANGE
The revival of a long-lost legend
CHERRY MX MULTIPOINT SILVER
Fast and inductive
CHERRY MX MULTIPOINT CYAN
Controllable and inductive
CHERRY MX MULTIPOINT BLACK
Powerful and inductive
CHERRY MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 SPEED
Quicked-witted, fast and direct
CHERRY MX LOW PROFILE 2.0 RED
Quick-witted, smooth and direct
CHERRY MX TACTILE GREY
Focused, robust and noticeable
CHERRY MX GREEN
Clicky, robust and noticeable
CHERRY MX CLEAR
Focused, powerful and noticeable
CHERRY MX BLACK CLEAR-TOP
Powerful, direct and retro
CHERRY MX BLOSSOM
Featherlight and direct
CHERRY MX2A ERGO CLEAR
Focused, smooth and noticeable
CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT
Ultra-Smooth and silent
CHERRY MX2A HONEY
Tactile and silent
CHERRY MX FALCON
Heavy-Tactile - Heavy-Satisfying
CHERRY MX PETAL
Smooth and tactile
CHERRY MX ILLUMA BROWN
Tactile. Controlled. Precisely defined.
CHERRY MX EMERALD REEF
Precise. Silent. No compromise.
CHERRY MX ILLUMA RED
Linear. Precise. Built for performance.
CHERRY MX EXPERIENCE BOX 2ND EDITION
The diversity of the CHERRY MX world in one box
Properties
| stem colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Actuator travel | 4 mm |
| Pre-Travel | 2 mm |
| Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
| Actuation characteristic | linear |
| Actuation force | 60 cN |
| Initial force | 30 cN |
| Final force | 110 cN |
