Fast, Early Actuation
MX2A Speed Silver registers after only 1.2 mm of downward travel, making the switching point noticeably earlier than on standard-travel linear switches.
CHERRY · MX2A SERIES
CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver Switches
CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver is a fast-actuating linear mechanical switch designed around a short 1.2 mm pre-travel. It combines 45 cN actuation with a shortened 3.4 mm total travel, allowing each keypress to register earlier than a standard full-travel linear switch.
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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver at a Glance
- Type
- Linear
- Actuation
- 45 cN
- Pre-Travel
- 1.2 mm
- Total Travel
- 3.4 mm
- Mount
- 3-Pin / 5-Pin
- Durability
- 100M+
- Lubrication
- Factory Lubricated
03 / WHY SPEED SILVER
Three reasons to choose Speed Silver.
Linear Switch Users
There is no tactile bump or intentional click mechanism. The key travels continuously through the stroke.
Users Who Prefer Sensitive Keys
The short actuation distance requires less key travel before an input registers.
04 / THE KEYSTROKE
1.2 mm Fast Actuation
Speed Silver is defined by its short pre-travel. The switch registers after 1.2 mm of key movement instead of requiring a longer stroke before actuation.
Choose Speed Silver when early actuation matters more to you than a standard full-travel switching point.
Inside the CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver
- Stem
- Spring
- Upper / lower housing
- Contact / mounting structure
CHERRY MX2A series illustrations · Colors are illustrative, not material finishes.
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Hear CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver
Listen to our CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver sound test to hear the switch in a real keyboard setup.
Sound varies with keyboard case, plate, keycaps, mounting structure, and recording setup.
07 / CHOOSE YOUR FIT
3-Pin or 5-Pin?
Choose the mounting version that matches your keyboard PCB and plate.
3-Pin3-Pin
The 3-pin option uses the standard switch contacts and center mounting post without the two additional PCB locating pins.
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 Speed Silver uses the standard MX-style switch format. Your keyboard must support the mounting layout you select.
Match the Pin Count
Choose 3-pin or 5-pin based on your PCB and plate layout.
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?
3-Pin · 10 switches$3.50 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 SilverCURRENT PRODUCTBuy Speed Silver |
CHERRY MX2A Silent RedShop 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 Speed Silver when early actuation matters more to you than a standard full-travel switching point.
11 / IN DETAIL
About CHERRY MX2A Speed Silver Switches
45 cN Linear Feel
The switch uses a 45 cN actuation force with continuous linear travel and no tactile pressure point.
Shorter 3.4 mm Travel
MX2A Speed Silver uses 3.4 mm total travel, shorter than the 4.0 mm travel used by many traditional full-height MX switches.
Why Is It Called Speed Silver?
The switch does not earn the “Speed” name simply by using a lighter spring. Its 45 cN actuation force is similar to other light CHERRY linear switches; the key difference is that the electrical switching point arrives earlier in the stroke. Speed Silver actuates earlier, not simply lighter.
Sound & Feel
MX2A Speed Silver has no intentional click mechanism.
Before You Choose
More Sensitive Than Standard-Travel Switches. The short 1.2 mm pre-travel means a shallow press can register a key. Users coming from longer-travel switches may need time to adjust.
Not Lighter Just Because It Is “Speed”. MX2A Speed Silver actuates at 45 cN. Its main difference is earlier actuation and shorter travel, not unusually low spring force.
No Tactile Feedback. The switch is linear, so there is no tactile bump to indicate when the electrical actuation point has been crossed.
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.
MX2A Speed Silver actuates at 45 cN.
Its main advantage is its short 1.2 mm pre-travel, allowing the switch to register earlier in the key stroke.
Do not judge the two primarily by spring weight. Speed Silver's defining difference is its shorter actuation distance and reduced total travel rather than simply being a lighter switch.
MX2A Speed Silver uses 3.4 mm total travel.
It can be, but the short 1.2 mm actuation point makes it more sensitive than standard-travel switches. Users coming from longer actuation distances may need time to adjust.
Its short actuation distance means shallow presses can register sooner. Whether this feels too sensitive depends on the user and typing style.
No. MX2A Speed Silver is linear and has no intentional click mechanism.
Yes. CHERRY lists MX2A Speed Silver as factory lubricated.
Choose the 3-pin or 5-pin version that matches your keyboard PCB.
MX2A-51NA is the transparent RGB-compatible 3-pin version. MX2A-51NB is the transparent RGB-compatible 5-pin version with two additional PCB locating pins.
Yes, when the PCB, socket and mounting holes support the selected MX-style footprint.
CHERRY rates MX2A Speed Silver for more than 100 million actuations.
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