{"product_id":"cherry-mx2a-brown-tactile-switches-18-pack","title":"Cherry MX2A Brown Tactile Switches (18-pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry MX2A Brown switches are the current generation of Cherry's classic tactile switch, engineered and made in Germany. Each press has a soft tactile bump you can feel mid-keystroke, with no click sound — a middle-ground feel that gives typing feedback without the noise of clicky switches. Actuation happens at 55cN of operating force. This is a pack of 18 switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile operation — soft bump mid-press, no click sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating force: 55cN (actuation force 45cN, tactile point 55cN); initial force: 30cN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePretravel: 2.0mm; total travel: 4.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied premium lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise-reducing barrel spring design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-centering stem with glide-optimized guidance ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold crosspoint contacts, self-cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for over 100 million actuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits soldered or hot-swappable keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 × Cherry MX2A Brown tactile switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMX2A switches work in any keyboard built for MX-style switches — hot-swap boards (no soldering needed) and soldered PCBs alike. An 18-pack covers a macropad or a partial board refresh; a full 60% keyboard needs about 61 switches, so plan on multiple packs for a complete build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMX2A Brown suits a typist who wants light feedback with each keystroke but works around other people — the tactile bump confirms the press without a click, making it the default \"safe\" choice for offices and shared spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"tactile\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou feel a small bump partway through the keypress. It confirms the key actuated without making the loud click of a clicky switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they quiet enough for an office?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowns are among the quieter mechanical switches since there is no click mechanism — only the sound of keys bottoming out, which varies with the keyboard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they pre-lubed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cherry applies a factory lubricant, and the MX2A generation's barrel spring and polished stem guidance make for a smoother press than older MX Browns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many packs do I need for a full keyboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach pack has 18 switches. A 60% board needs about 61, a 65% about 68, and a 75% about 84 — buy a few extra for spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/typetide.shop\/blogs\/guides\/linear-vs-tactile-vs-clicky-switches\"\u003eLinear vs Tactile vs Clicky Switches: Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cherry","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":62777383813201,"sku":"TT-005","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/1498\/5553\/files\/DSC09638.jpg?v=1790787321","url":"https:\/\/typetide.shop\/products\/cherry-mx2a-brown-tactile-switches-18-pack","provider":"TypeTide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}