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Compare Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear vs MX2A Orange Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Hirose Orange 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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Cherry MX "Hirose" Orange
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Cherry MX2A RGB Orange  10 per pack

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  • Released in 2025
  • 55g actuation force
  • Released in 2024
  • 56.08g actuation force
  • 100g bottom-out force
  • Clacky sound profile
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • Dust proof

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:79.8
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:82.8
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:96.6
Name
Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear
Name
Cherry MX2A Orange Linear
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
55g
Actuation force
56.08g
Bottom out force
-
Bottom out force
100g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
4mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring material
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
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