Powerful and direct
CHERRY MX BLACK
The linear switching characteristic combined with an increased spring force triggers directly. Thanks to a stronger spiral spring, the tried and true CHERRY MX BLACK smoothly moves the keys back to the starting position and grants the necessary staying power for long writing and gaming sessions.
Highlights
- Linear switching characteristics
- 60 cN operating force
- 2.0 mm pre travel
- 4.0 mm total travel
- > 100 mil. keystrokes
- Lubricated
- No click
The Original
Inside CHERRY MX BLACK
1 UPPER HOUSING
Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing.In the "MX RGB" version, CHERRY Refract technology is integrated into the component: A computer-calculated lens set that uses active light refraction to direct the illumination from the SMD LED on the circuit board into the keycap without loss.
2 SWITCHING SLIDE / STEM
A CAD high-precision component made of plastic polymer specifically for the Cherry MX creates the pre travel and the keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring. The key cap is attached on the upper part of the stem.This black switching slide is responsible for the linear switch characteristics of the CHERRY MX BLACK. Due to the straight TLS surface, the switch triggers directly.
3 GOLD CROSSPOINT CONTACT
Gold-based, the crosspoint contact is the heart of every CHERRY MX keyswitch and the basis of its incredible reliability and durability. With absolute precision, these triangular cross-contacts meet each other at precise right angles. This unique CHERRY innovation and ornate gold-plating make the electrical contact enclosure self-cleaning and gives the keyswitch permanent protection against corrosion, guaranteeing the keyswitch for more than 100 million operations.4 PRECISION COIL SPRING
The keyswitch’s coil spring pressure resistance is the CHERRY MX’s sparring partner for your fingers. The high-density molecular structure of the spring’s metal alloy is calculated individually on the keyswitch and consistently optimized for the keyswitch’s specific pressure force.5 HOUSING BASE
Dual-functional, the housing base component is made of plastic polymer and glass fibre. The inner part forms the mounting for the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism. The outer part is both the base and mounting surface for CHERRY’s mechanical keyboards.In the "MX RGB" version, the lower part of the housing is translucent and has a recess for the SMD LED on the circuit board.
More about the original
CHERRY MX BLACK
The linear switching characteristic combined with an increased spring force triggers directly. Thanks to a stronger spiral spring, the tried and true CHERRY MX BLACK smoothly moves the keys back to the starting position and grants the necessary staying power for long writing and gaming sessions.
CHERRY MX BLACK
Key benefits
- Engineered and Made in Germany
- CHERRY MX2A BLACK switch: Linear actuation – switching function with a defined force of approx. 60 cN without contact feedback
- Industry-leading CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
- Factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant
- Noise-reducing barrel spring design
- Unique, spring-centering stem
- Diamond polished stem and spring guidance
- Glide-optimized stem guidance ribs
- Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)
- Self-cleaning contacts
- Switch resistant to dust and dirt
- Over 100 million keystrokes with no loss of quality guaranteed
| CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 CLEAR | focused, powerful and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 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 PURPLE | reactive and tactile | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX SILENT BLACK | powerful and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 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. |
| MX LOW PROFILE RED | quick-witted, smooth and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE SPEED | quick-witted, fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ULP CLICK | ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ULP TACTILE | ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
CHERRY MX are the best switches on the market
Properties
| Plunger color | black |
|---|---|
| Actuation characteristic | linear |
| Actuation force | 60 cN |
| Initial force | 30 cN |
| Final force | 110 cN |
| Pre-Travel | 2 mm |
| Total key travel | 4 mm |
| Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
Scope of delivery
| Article number | Mounting pins | RGB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MX2A-11NA EAN: 4025112108389 |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | yes | |
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MX2A-11NB EAN: 4025112108396 |
with pin - PCB mount (5 Pins) | yes | |
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MX2A-11NN EAN: 4025112108402 |
without pins - faceplate mount (3 Pins) | no | |
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MX2A-11NW EAN: 4025112108419 |
with pin - PCB mount (5 Pins) | no |