Shared Workspaces
Silent damping reduces mechanical impact noise, making MX2A Silent Red a strong choice for offices, shared rooms and other noise-sensitive environments.
CHERRY · MX2A SERIES
CHERRY MX2A Silent Red Switches
CHERRY MX2A Silent Red is a 45 cN linear mechanical switch designed to reduce typing noise without adding a tactile bump or click. Its integrated damping softens impact at both ends of the keystroke, while 1.9 mm pre-travel and 3.7 mm total travel keep the switch responsive for everyday typing, work and gaming.
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CHERRY MX2A Red · Product view
A closer look.
Every detail matters.
Every detail matters.
$3.00USD
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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
CHERRY MX2A Silent Red at a Glance
- Type
- Silent Linear
- Actuation
- 45 cN
- Pre-Travel
- 1.9 mm
- Total Travel
- 3.7 mm
- Mount
- 5-Pin
- Durability
- 50M+
- Lubrication
- Factory Lubricated
03 / WHY SILENT RED
Three reasons to choose Silent Red.
Late-Night Typing
The quieter keystroke can be useful when typing around sleeping family members, roommates or others nearby.
Linear Users Who Want Less Noise
Silent Red keeps a continuous linear keystroke without the tactile bump or click found on tactile and clicky switches.
04 / THE KEYSTROKE
Silent Damping
MX2A Silent Red uses integrated damping to reduce operating noise as the switch reaches the ends of its travel.
Choose Silent Red when reducing typing noise matters more than a firm, undamped bottom-out.
Inside the CHERRY MX2A Silent Red
- 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 Silent Red 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$3.00 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 RedCURRENT PRODUCTBuy Silent Red |
CHERRY MX2A OrangeShop 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 Silent Red when reducing typing noise matters more than a firm, undamped bottom-out.
11 / IN DETAIL
About CHERRY MX2A Silent Red Switches
45 cN Linear
MX2A Silent Red actuates at 45 cN with a continuous linear keystroke. There is no tactile pressure point and no intentional click mechanism.
Softer Landing
The internal damping softens impact near bottom-out and return. Some users prefer this cushioned feel, while others prefer the firmer landing of a standard Red.
Sound & Feel
MX2A Silent Red is designed to reduce impact noise rather than create a specific sound signature.
Before You Choose
Silent Does Not Mean Soundless. The damping system reduces switch impact noise, but the final keyboard can still produce sound from keycaps, stabilizers, the plate, case and typing force.
Softer Bottom-Out. The damping system softens the impact near the bottom and top of the keystroke. Users who prefer a crisp, hard bottom-out may notice a softer landing than on a standard MX2A Red.
Rated Durability. CHERRY rates MX2A Silent Red for more than 50 million actuations.
Explore CHERRY switches or use the MX2A Family Comparison to choose your preferred feel.
12 / GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The integrated damping reduces mechanical impact noise during bottom-out and return, but the complete keyboard can still produce sound.
Yes. It has linear actuation with no tactile bump and no intentional click.
45 cN.
1.9 mm.
3.7 mm.
Both use 45 cN linear actuation. Silent Red adds damping to reduce mechanical impact noise and uses slightly shorter travel.
The damping softens impact near the ends of the keystroke, so the landing can feel more cushioned than on standard MX2A Red.
Yes. Reduced mechanical typing noise makes it a strong option for shared and noise-sensitive spaces.
Yes, if you prefer light linear switches. Its main product advantage is reduced noise rather than a guaranteed gaming-performance improvement.
Yes.
CHERRY rates MX2A Silent Red for more than 50 million actuations.
The currently confirmed MX2A-71NB variant is RGB-compatible.
The currently confirmed MX2A-71NB variant is 5-pin and uses two additional PCB locating pins.
YOUR NEXT BUILD
Choose Your CHERRY MX2A Silent Red
5-Pin · 10 switches
$3.00
$0.30 / switch
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