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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Red 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 2020 45g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 2.3mm pre-travel Muted, sound profile Silent operation	Released in 2024 60g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel Nylon top housing , Creamy, Clacky sound profile Stainless Steel spring material Factory lubed
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:70.9 Materials:76.6 Finish:53.5	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:80.2 Materials:76.9 Finish:86.2
Name	Name Gateron Red Linear	Name Cherry MX2A Black Linear
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2024
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 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2.3mm	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 Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile -
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 -
Spring material	Spring material -	Spring material Stainless Steel