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Compare Cherry MX Petal Tactile vs MX Purple Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Petal Tactile and Cherry MX Purple 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.

79
Cherry MX Petal Tactile MX2A-GCBD
81
Cherry MX Purple Tactile 10 pack

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  • 45g actuation force
  • 53g bottom-out force
  • , Muted sound profile
  • Standard spring
  • 24mm spring
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • 35g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • Clacky, Muted sound profile
  • Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material
  • Silent operation

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:78.8
  • Materials:75.6
  • Finish:84.8

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:80.5
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:84.2
Name
Cherry MX Petal Tactile
Name
Cherry MX Purple Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch type
Tactile
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
45g
Actuation force
35g
Bottom out force
53g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
4mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
-
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Standard
Spring type
-
Spring length
24mm
Spring length
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Spring material
Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
3g
Weight
-
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