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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear and Gateron Red Ink 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 1.9mm pre-travel 3.7mm total travel Muted sound profile Stainless Steel spring material Silent operation	Released in 2025 60g bottom-out force 4mm pre-travel 4mm total travel Creamy sound profile
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:65.4 Materials:51.8 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:64.2 Materials:54.8 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Silent Red Linear	Name Gateron Red Ink Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type 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 -	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.9mm	Pre travel 4mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.7mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 3-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material -
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material -
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Creamy
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 -