Compare Cherry MX Northern Light Linear vs MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Northern Light Linear 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 2025 45g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 1.6mm pre-travel Muted sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2024 55g actuation force 25g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Stainless Steel spring material Factory lubed
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:52.4 Materials:51.8 Finish:53.5	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.6 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Cherry MX Northern Light Linear	Name Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force 25g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.6mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel -	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