Compare Cherry MX Illuma Brown Tactile vs MX2A Honey Silent Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Illuma Brown Tactile and Cherry MX2A Honey Silent 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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Main differences	Released in 2026 80g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel GF bottom housing	Released in 2025 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile Silent operation
Score	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:60.4 Materials:49.9 Finish:84.8	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:63.5 Materials:52.2 Finish:84.3
Name	Name Cherry MX Illuma Brown Tactile	Name Cherry MX2A Honey Silent Tactile
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 80g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.9mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.7mm
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 GF	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
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 -