Compare Cherry MX Emerald Reef Silent Tactile vs MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Emerald Reef Silent Tactile and Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W 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 2026 Tactile actuation type 41g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel Muted sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2024 Linear actuation type 55g actuation force 25g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Stainless Steel spring material
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:61.8 Materials:52.2 Finish:84.3	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.7 Materials:55.0 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Cherry MX Emerald Reef Silent Tactile	Name Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 41g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force 25g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	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 -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
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 -
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel