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Compare Cherry MX Purple Tactile vs MX2A Petal Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Purple Tactile and Cherry MX2A Petal 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.

81
Cherry MX Purple Tactile 10 pack
77
Cherry MX2A Petal Light Tactile 10 pack

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  • 35g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • Clacky, Muted sound profile
  • Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material
  • Silent operation
  • 30g actuation force
  • 45g bottom-out force
  • High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile
  • 16mm spring
  • Steel spring material

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:80.5
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:84.2

Compared with light tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:77.2
  • Materials:72.2
  • Finish:83.8
Name
Cherry MX Purple Tactile
Name
Cherry MX2A Petal Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
35g
Actuation force
30g
Bottom out force
55g
Bottom out force
45g
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
Clacky
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Spring type
-
Spring type
-
Spring material
Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated
Spring material
Steel
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring length
-
Spring length
16mm
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