Compare Cherry MX Black Hyperglide Linear vs MX2A Orange Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Black Hyperglide Linear and Cherry MX2A Orange 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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Main differences	Released in 2023 60g actuation force 60g bottom-out force	Released in 2024 56.08g actuation force 100g bottom-out force Clacky sound profile Dust proof
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:80.2 Materials:76.9 Finish:86.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:82.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:96.6
Name	Name Cherry MX Black Hyperglide Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Orange Linear
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 60g	Actuation force 56.08g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force 100g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -