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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear and Cherry MX2A Red 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 2025 55g actuation force Nylon top housing	Released in 2024 45g actuation force 60g bottom-out force PC, Nylon top housing Muted, Creamy sound profile Silent operation
Name	Name Cherry MX Hirose Orange Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 60g
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 PC
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 Muted
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 45g