Compare Cherry MX2A Orange Linear vs Kailh Folklore Wow Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Orange Linear and Kailh Folklore Wow 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 56.08g actuation force 100g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Clacky sound profile Stainless Steel spring material Dust proof	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 3.7mm total travel Deep sound profile
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:82.8 Materials:76.5 Finish:96.6	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:80.2 Materials:76.5 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Orange Linear	Name Kailh Folklore Wow Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 56.08g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 100g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 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 Deep
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	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 -