Cherry: MX2A Switch Sets a New Bar on Keyboard Tech

pcmag.com:

The gold standard for keyboard switches is getting an upgrade. German company Cherry is building on its existing tech with a new “MX2A” switch that promises to be better in every way. 

Although Cherry’s MX switches are often considered among the best in the industry, the company says it had to improve on the formula to stay ahead of the curve. The result is the MX2A, which the company calls a "revolution in mechanical switch technology" that sets a new industry standard.

“While the outside of the switch may look the same, the internal mechanics have been revamped to provide smoother actuation and improved acoustics for a much more enjoyable typing experience,” Cherry says.

The MX2A is designed to supersede the full-size MX1A. The company says each aspect of the new switch “has been precisely refined with targeted improvements.” This includes redesigning the spring, the socket dome shape, and the spring guidance in the switch’s stem.

A premium-grade lubricant has also been applied to the socket dome to help create the smoother actuation, which can also reduce spring noise. 

According to Cherry, the changes have also created a more durable switch, which can last over 100 million actuations—which previous MX1A switches were also capable of. The spring design changes from “cylindrical to barrel geometry for near-contactless linear movement,” which can reduce spring deformation and scratching to create a longer-lasting switch, the company says. 

“The new Cherry MX2A is rounded off by an improved stem guidance system with diamond-polished sliding surfaces in both the lower and upper housing sections for increased smoothness during actuation,” Cherry adds. 

We’ll need to try out the new switch, so stay tuned for our review. But