Compare Cherry MX2A Orange Linear vs HMX Blackberry Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Orange Linear and HMX Blackberry Silent 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 100g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Clacky sound profile Dust proof	Released in 2026 42g actuation force 48g bottom-out force 2.2mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile Silent operation
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Orange Linear	Name HMX Blackberry Silent Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 42g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 100g	Bottom out force 48g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2.2mm
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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Muted
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 55g	Weight -