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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red Ink Linear and Cherry MX2A Black 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 2025 45.9g actuation force 61.2g bottom-out force	Released in 2024 60g actuation force 2mm pre-travel Nylon top housing POM, Nylon stem Clacky sound profile
Name	Name Gateron Red Ink Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Black Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
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 45.9g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 61.2g	Bottom out force -
Pre travel	Pre travel -	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	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 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile -	Sound profile Clacky
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 -