Subj : New Cherry mechanical switches 'switch' up design with plenty of
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Date : Thu Aug 24 2023 14:15:03

New Cherry mechanical switches 'switch' up design with plenty of 
quality-of-life changes

Date:
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Description:
Cherry revealed its brand new Cherry MX2A Switch, which completely changes up 
the classic design for better performance and a longer lifespan.

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Cherry is releasing a brand new switch line called the Cherry MX2A Switch, a 
massive improvement on the original MX Switch that was first released in 
1983. 

According to Cherry, the new switch design promises smoother actuation for a 
more responsive and satisfying typing experience, improved acoustics for a 
more pleasant sound profile, and a guaranteed lifespan of more than 100 
million actuations. The high and much smoother actuations are due to 
Hyperglide tech, as well as the lubricant on its radius-convexed and 
diamond-polished socket dome that also reduces spring noise. 

The new barrel shape makes for near-contactless linear movement, which 
reduces spring deformation and scratching, reducing long-term wear and tear. 
Theres also a ribbed spring-centering stem that gives a more consistent 
sound, reduces scratchiness, and enhances sliding. Image 1 of 6 (Image 
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The line of Cherry MX2A Switches will include variations like MX Red, MX 
Brown, MX Black, MX Speed Silver, MX Silent Red, and their respective RGB 
variants. In particular, the MX Blue version will keep its distinctive clicky 
character by not including both the lubrication and barrel spring. 

The Cherry XTRFY K5V2 will be the first mechanical keyboard that features the 
MX2A Switches. Its based on the K5 keyboard and features a 65% format with 
everything from the switches, stabilizers and keycaps to the cable, frame, 
and the logo plate is hot-swappable. It boasts metal plate construction, LED 
RGB lighting, double layers of sound-dampening foam, and pre-lubed 
PCB-mounted stabilizers. You can also customize RGB illumination. macros, 
media controls, and more. The best part is that all options are available 
through the keys with no need for software. 

The Cherry MX2A Switch is available now through Cherrys retail partners, 
while the Cherry XTRFY K5V2 mechanical keyboard will be available later in 
2023. Cherry switches are top quality 

Its no secret that Cherry manufactures some of the best mechanical switches 
in the market, with the brand dominating our best gaming keyboard switches 
list and even gracing some of the best gaming laptops . A great example would 
be the Alienware m18 , a desktop replacement that uses a full CherryMX RGB 
mechanical keyboard. 

And for good reason too, as Cherry switches are well-built, consistently 
high-quality, and deliver both great performance, feel, and sound no matter 
which variation you choose. But its still surprising that the base design 
hasnt been refined since 1983. 

When your switches are used in some of the best gaming keyboards and best 
gaming laptops, however, then I suppose theres no real reason to reinvent the 
wheel. Hopefully, with these improvements and design overhauls, well see even 
better switch performance.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/keyboards/cherry-mx2a-switch-reveal


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