Compare Cherry MX2A Red Linear vs MX2A Silent Red Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Red Linear and Cherry MX2A Silent Red 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.

Model
	80	65	Select a switch to compare
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	60g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Nylon top housing Nylon bottom housing POM stem 5-Pin-pin mount , Muted sound profile	1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel 3-Pin-pin mount Muted sound profile Silent operation
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:65.3 Materials:51.7 Finish:84.2
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Red Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
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 45g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.9mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.7mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
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 Nylon	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type -
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 -