Compare Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear vs Gateron x Zero Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear and Gateron x Zero 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 2024 55g actuation force 25g bottom-out force 4mm total travel	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 45g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Deep, Muted sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.6 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:63.6 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Cherry MX Orange MX2A LC3W Linear	Name Gateron x Zero Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type 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 25g	Bottom out force 45g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.6mm
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 -	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 -