Cherry MX2A Purple
Cherry MX2A Purple (V1NW) is a 45g tactile switch with a crisp bump, spring-centered POM stem and nylon housing. Our full review and verdict.
How it feels
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How heavy is the Cherry MX2A Purple?
It actuates around 45g and bottoms out near 55g, so it sits in lightweight tactile territory. The bump feels a touch heavier than a standard brown, with a more defined snap rather than extra spring weight.
Is the Cherry MX2A Purple the same as an Ergo Clear?
It shares the MX2A Ergo Clear mold and the spring-centered POM stem, so the housing and travel character are very similar. The Purple is tuned as a lighter, sharper tactile rather than the heavier Ergo Clear feel.
Does the Purple support SMD/per-key RGB?
This PCB-mount V1NW variant has an opaque housing and no SMD LED cutout, so it does not pass through south-facing per-key LEDs. Choose a clear-top plate-mount variant if underglow per key matters to you.
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