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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Petal Tactile and Cherry MX2A Purple 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	Released in 2025 30g actuation force 45g bottom-out force High-Pitched, Clacky sound profile 16mm spring Steel spring material Factory lubed	Released in 2024 45g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 18mm spring Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material
Score	Compared with light tactile switches Overall / Value:77.2 Materials:72.2 Finish:83.8	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:69.7 Materials:75.6 Finish:54.9
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Petal Tactile	Name Cherry MX2A Purple Tactile
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 30g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 45g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
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 High-Pitched	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring length	Spring length 16mm	Spring length 18mm
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated
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 -