Medium-Weight Linear Feel
At 55 cN, MX2A Orange sits between the lighter MX2A Red and heavier MX2A Black.
CHERRY · MX2A SERIES
CHERRY MX2A Orange Switches
CHERRY MX2A Orange is a balanced linear mechanical switch with 55 cN actuation, 2.0 mm pre-travel and 4.0 mm total travel. Positioned between the lighter MX2A Red and heavier MX2A Black, it offers a medium-weight linear feel with factory lubrication and a 5-pin PCB-mount design.
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Every detail matters.
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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
CHERRY MX2A Orange at a Glance
- Type
- Linear
- Actuation
- 55 cN
- Pre-Travel
- 2.0 mm
- Total Travel
- 4.0 mm
- Mount
- 5-Pin
- Durability
- 100M+
- Lubrication
- Factory Lubricated
03 / WHY ORANGE
Three reasons to choose Orange.
More Resistance Than Red
Orange provides noticeably more spring resistance than Red without reaching the heavier weighting of Black.
Standard Full-Travel Builds
Its 2.0 mm actuation point and 4.0 mm total travel retain the familiar full-height mechanical switch travel profile.
04 / THE KEYSTROKE
55 cN Balanced Linear
MX2A Orange actuates at 55 cN, placing it between the lighter MX2A Red and heavier MX2A Black.
Choose Orange if Red feels too light but Black feels heavier than you want.
Inside the CHERRY MX2A Orange
- Stem
- Spring
- Upper / lower housing
- Contact / mounting structure
CHERRY MX2A series illustrations · Colors are illustrative, not material finishes.
07 / CHOOSE YOUR FIT
5-Pin PCB Mount
This version adds two PCB locating pins. Check that your PCB supports the matching mounting holes.
5-Pin5-Pin
The 5-pin option adds two PCB locating pins for compatible PCB layouts.
Choose based on your keyboard PCB—not sound or feel.
Product photographs show the selected mounting version; confirm PCB compatibility before ordering.08 / BEFORE YOU BUILD
Will It Fit My Keyboard?
Mechanical Switch PCB
CHERRY MX2A Orange uses the standard MX-style switch format. Your keyboard must support the mounting layout you select.
Match the Pin Count
This 5-pin version requires two additional PCB locating holes.
Hot-Swap Compatibility
For hot-swap boards, check the socket, PCB holes and plate layout before ordering.
09 / BUILD YOUR PACK
How Many Switches Do I Need?
5-Pin · 10 switches$3.49 USD
Exact switch counts vary by layout. Consider keeping a few spare switches for replacements.
10 / THE MX2A LINEUP
Find Your
CHERRY MX2A Feel
One family.
Different ways to feel every key.
CHERRY MX2A RedShop Red |
CHERRY MX2A BrownShop Brown |
CHERRY MX2A BlueShop Blue |
CHERRY MX2A BlackShop Black |
CHERRY MX2A Speed SilverShop Speed Silver |
CHERRY MX2A Silent RedShop Silent Red |
CHERRY MX2A OrangeCURRENT PRODUCTBuy Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FeelLinear | FeelTactile | FeelClicky Tactile | FeelLinear | FeelLinear | FeelSilent Linear | FeelLinear |
| Actuation45 cN | Actuation45 cN | Actuation50 cN | Actuation60 cN | Actuation45 cN | Actuation45 cN | Actuation55 cN |
| Pre-travel2.0 mm | Pre-travel2.0 mm | Pre-travel2.2 mm | Pre-travel2.0 mm | Pre-travel1.2 mm | Pre-travel1.9 mm | Pre-travel2.0 mm |
| Availability3-Pin + 5-Pin | Availability3-Pin + 5-Pin | Availability3-Pin + 5-Pin | Availability5-Pin only | Availability3-Pin + 5-Pin | Availability5-Pin only | Availability5-Pin only |
Choose Orange if Red feels too light but Black feels heavier than you want.
11 / IN DETAIL
About CHERRY MX2A Orange Switches
2.0 mm Pre-Travel
MX2A Orange actuates after 2.0 mm of downward travel, keeping the trigger point within the traditional full-height MX range.
4.0 mm Full Travel
MX2A Orange uses 4.0 mm total travel and retains a traditional full-height linear keystroke.
Sound & Feel
MX2A Orange has no intentional click mechanism, but it is not a silent switch.
Before You Choose
Heavier Than Red. MX2A Orange actuates at 55 cN, compared with 45 cN on MX2A Red. Users who strongly prefer light switches may find Orange noticeably firmer.
Not Silent. There is no intentional click mechanism, but Orange does not use silent damping. Bottom-out and return can still produce mechanical noise depending on the keyboard build.
5-Pin Compatibility. The confirmed KeebPilot MX2A-LC3W version uses a 5-pin footprint. Check PCB compatibility before ordering.
Explore CHERRY switches or use the MX2A Family Comparison to choose your preferred feel.
12 / GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is a linear mechanical switch with no tactile bump and no intentional click.
55 cN.
25 cN.
2.0 mm.
4.0 mm.
Yes. MX2A Red uses 45 cN actuation, while MX2A Orange uses 55 cN.
Yes. MX2A Black uses a heavier 60 cN actuation force.
No. MX2A Orange is linear.
No. It has no intentional click mechanism, but it does not use silent damping.
Yes.
More than 100 million actuations.
Yes. The currently confirmed KeebPilot MX2A-LC3W version is 5-pin.
No. The currently confirmed KeebPilot MX2A-LC3W version should be treated as the non-RGB / SMD version.
Users who want more resistance than Red but less spring weight than Black are the clearest fit.
YOUR NEXT BUILD
Choose Your CHERRY MX2A Orange
5-Pin · 10 switches
$3.49
$0.35 / switch
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