CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT Switch Kit
This box enables gamers and enthusiasts to build their own keyboards choosing their favorite CHERRY switch type. One box contains 36 switches. CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT: The MX Northern Light is proof for CHERRY's continous commitment to develop excellent switch solutions. Created by a team of switch enthusiast within CHERRY, it combines the best CHERRY components into a new switch and extends it with further features, like a polished top housing and improved lubrication. As a result the CHERRY MX Northern Light is the smoothest switch CHERRY produced so far.
Highlights
- • 36 switches per box enable keyboard builders to order only the necessary quantity dependent on their keyboard format (Full-size, TKL, 60%, …)
- • Paper-only box for reduced environmental impact
- Article number of the switch:
- MX2A-8C7D (MX NORTHERN LIGHT, 5 pins, factory lubricated)
- Technical data:
- Linear switching characteristic
- 45 cN actuation force
- 1.9 mm pre-travel
- 3.7 mm total travel
- No click
- 50M actuations lifetime
- 2 years warranty

CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT - Silent and Super-Smooth
The CHERRY MX NORTHERN LIGHT SWITCH KIT contains 36 switches that will give your mechanical keyboard a smooth and silent typing experience.
Which switches await you in the Switch Kit?
The MX Northern Light is proof for CHERRY's continous commitment to develop excellent switch solutions. Created by a team of switch enthusiast within CHERRY, it combines the best CHERRY components into a new switch and extends it with further features, like a polished top housing and improved lubrication. As a result the CHERRY MX Northern Light is the smoothest switch CHERRY produced so far.



CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
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MX BLACK | powerful and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
MX BLACK CLEAR TOP | powerful, direct and retro | linear (no click) | > 50 mil. |
MX BLUE | powerful and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
MX BROWN | targeted and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 100 mil. |
MX ERGO CLEAR | targeted, smooth and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
MX GREEN | loud, robust and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
MX GREY | purposeful, robust and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
MX SILENT RED | smooth-running and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
MX SPEED SILVER | fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
Properties
Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
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Scope of delivery | MX Switches, Environmentally friendly paper packaging |
Scope of delivery
- MX Switches
- Environmentally friendly paper packaging
Article number | Product colour | ||
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DMX2A-8C7D-4A EAN: 4025112120114 |
White |