Cherry MX2A Black vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Cherry MX2A Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Cherry MX2A Black pushes back at 60 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Cherry MX2A Black | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX2A Black | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | $25.00 – $66.50 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 60 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 82 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | — | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | — | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | — | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX2A Black
- Cherry MX2A Black
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX2A Black
- Cherry
Price range
- Cherry MX2A Black
- $25.00 – $66.50
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX2A Black
- Linear
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX2A Black
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Cherry MX2A Black
- 60 gf
Bottom-out force
- Cherry MX2A Black
- 82 gf
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Cherry MX2A Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Cherry MX2A Black pushes back at 60 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Cherry MX2A Black if
From $25.00
- You want a heavier 60gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 55gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
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