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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Purple 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	35g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon top housing Nylon bottom housing POM stem Clacky, Muted sound profile Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material	45g actuation force 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:80.9 Materials:76.8 Finish:84.3	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:63.2 Materials:51.8 Finish:84.3
Name	Name Cherry MX Purple Tactile	Name Cherry MX2A Honey Silent Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 35g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	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 Nylon	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated	Spring material -
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 -