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Compare Cherry MX Honey Silent Tactile vs MX2A Petal Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Honey Silent Tactile and Cherry MX2A Petal Tactile 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 Honey Silent  Tactile
77
Cherry MX2A Petal Light Tactile 10 pack

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  • 45g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 1.9mm pre-travel
  • 3.7mm total travel
  • GF bottom housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Silent operation
  • 30g actuation force
  • 45g bottom-out force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Nylon top housing
  • Nylon bottom housing
  • POM stem
  • High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile
  • 16mm spring
  • Steel spring material

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:62.5
  • Materials:51.8
  • Finish:84.2

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:77.2
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8
Name
Cherry MX Honey Silent Tactile
Name
Cherry MX2A Petal Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
30g
Bottom out force
58g
Bottom out force
45g
Pre travel
1.9mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.7mm
Total travel
4mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
-
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
GF
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
-
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
16mm
Spring material
-
Spring material
Steel
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