Compare Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear vs Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V1 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear and Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V1 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	Nylon top housing PA66 bottom housing Silent operation	50g actuation force 1.5mm pre-travel 3mm total travel Clacky sound profile Low profile design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:61.7 Materials:51.8 Finish:84.2	Compared with low profile switches Overall / Value:68.0 Materials:54.9 Finish:89.0
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Northern Light Silent Linear	Name Kailh Low Profile Choc Red V1 Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Low profile
Actuation force	Actuation force -	Actuation force 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 1.5mm
Total travel	Total travel -	Total travel 3mm
Pins	Pins -	Pins -
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 PA66	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
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 -