Compare Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear vs Epomaker Crystal Tactile Silent Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear and Epomaker Crystal Tactile Silent 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 Linear actuation type 45g actuation force 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel 3-Pin-pin mount	Released in 2025 Tactile actuation type 35g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.6mm total travel PC top housing PC bottom housing 5-Pin-pin mount Deep sound profile
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear	Name Epomaker Crystal Tactile Silent
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 35g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force -	Bottom out force 52g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.9mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 3.6mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material PC
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Deep
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 -