Cherry MX2A RGB Speed Silver Linear Switch
The Cherry MX2A RGB Speed Silver is a linear switch with a 45 cN operating force, 1.2 mm pre-travel, and 3.4 mm total travel, designed for rapid actuation without tactile feedback or audible click. Its transparent housing enhances RGB lighting effects, making it ideal for users seeking both high-speed performance and customizable aesthetics.
- Type: Linear
- Actuation: 45g
- Mount: 3-pin (Plate) or 5-pin (PCB)
- Factory Lubed: Yes
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Key Features
The Cherry MX2A RGB Speed Silver is Cherry’s fastest linear switch, built for performance-focused users who want rapid input, smooth action, and full RGB integration. With an ultra-short 1.2mm actuation point, this switch is ideal for competitive gaming and fast-paced typing. As part of the MX2A family, it features factory-applied lubrication, a redesigned barrel spring, tighter housing tolerances, and a clear top housing, delivering smoother keystrokes, improved acoustics, and bright, clean RGB shine-through straight out of the box.
- Type: Linear – no tactile bump or audible click, just fast, smooth motion.
- Operating Force: 45g – light and effortless, built for speed and responsiveness.
- Pre-Travel: 1.2mm | Total Travel: 3.4mm – shorter than standard MX for ultra-fast actuation.
- Factory Lubed: Yes – enhanced smoothness and reduced friction right out of the box.
- Spring: New barrel spring – snappier return, less ping, and more consistent feel.
- Housing: Clear top – supports vibrant per-key RGB lighting and reduces stem wobble.
- Lifespan: Rated for 100 million keystrokes – reliable under pressure, match after match.
User Feedback
Users say the MX2A RGB Speed Silver lives up to the name, it’s quick, responsive, and noticeably smoother than the older version. The shorter travel and light actuation make it a favorite for competitive FPS, MOBAs, rhythm games, and fast typists who want minimal resistance and instant feedback. The factory lube and upgraded housing deliver a quieter, more premium sound profile, with less wobble and more polish across the board.
Compared to standard MX Reds, Speed Silvers feel more reactive and a touch more "snappy." While they’re not for everyone, especially those who tend to rest fingers on keys, they shine in high-performance builds where speed is the top priority. And now that they look as good as they feel, they’re also a favorite for RGB-centric setups.
If you want one of the fastest stock switches on the market with modern smoothness and glow-up aesthetics, the Cherry MX2A RGB Speed Silver delivers, fast, fluid, and finally refined.
Specifications
| Switch Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Sound | Fast, smooth, quiet |
| Actuation Force | 45g |
| Bottom-Out Force | - |
| Pre Travel | 1.2mm |
| Total Travel | 3.4mm |
| Lubrication | Factory lubed |
| Stem Type | MX |
| Stem Material | POM |
| Top Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing Material | Nylon |
| Mount | 3-pin (Plate) or 5-pin (PCB) |
| LED Support | |
| Lifespan | 100 Million |
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