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Compare Cherry MX Black Linear vs Input Gear Vala Electric Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Black Linear and Input Gear Vala Electric Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Cherry MX Black Linear
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Vala Electric

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  • Released in 2023
  • 60g actuation force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Nylon top housing
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • Released in 2025
  • 68g bottom-out force
  • PME top housing

Compared with heavy linear switches

  • Overall / Value:73.6
  • Materials:76.9
  • Finish:59.2

Compared with linear switches

  • Overall / Value:72.0
  • Materials:76.1
  • Finish:59.4
Name
Cherry MX Black Linear
Name
Input Gear Vala Electric Linear
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
60g
Actuation force
-
Bottom out force
-
Bottom out force
68g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
-
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
-
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
PME
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
-
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Spring material
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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