Cherry MX 2.0S

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Cherry MX 2.0S mechanical keyboard
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The Cherry MX 2.0S is a 109-key full-size wired keyboard with Gold Crosspoint Cherry MX switches available in Black, Blue, Brown, Red, or Silent Red, offered in RGB or non-RGB versions in a minimalist black or white case.

Best for: gaming, budget, office.

Cherry MX 2.0S specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX Black, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX2A Blue, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX2A Brown, Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX2A Red, Cherry MX Silent Red
Keycaps n/a
Case n/a
Mount n/a
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $90
Sound (stock) Sound varies by switch choice, from crisp clicky Blue to a quieter Silent Red, in a standard unfoamed case.
Released n/a

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Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Stock switches in the database

The Cherry MX 2.0S is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Black linear · 60g actuation The Cherry MX Black is the original 1984 MX linear, a firm 60g switch whose vintage "broken-in" examples are still hunted by enthusiasts for frankenswitch builds. Cherry MX Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Cherry MX Blue is the archetypal click-jacket clicky switch, actuating at 60g with the sharp, jingly click that most people picture when they hear "mechanical keyboard". Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. Cherry MX2A Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX2A Brown updates the classic 55g office tactile with MX2A-generation lubrication and spring geometry for a smoother, quieter bump. Cherry MX Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Red is the industry's reference 45g linear, the default gaming switch in countless prebuilt keyboards since its 2008 reintroduction. Cherry MX2A Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX2A Red is the 2023 overhaul of the MX Red with factory lube, a barrel spring, and polished rails that finally address the scratchiness of the original. Cherry MX Silent Red silent-linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Silent Red is a 45g linear with integrated rubber dampeners on the stem that cut both bottom-out and upstroke noise, making it the standard quiet-office pick.

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Alternatives to the Cherry MX 2.0S

Cherry G80-3000 full · $95 The Cherry G80-3000 is a 104-key full-size mechanical keyboard first introduced in 1988 and still produced today, sold wired-only with fixed Cherry MX Black, Blue, or Brown switches and no backlighting or software features.
Cherry MX Board 3.0 S full · $110 The Cherry MX Board 3.0 S is a full-size wired board from the company that invented the MX switch, wrapping genuine Cherry MX switches in a slim aluminium-topped case with per-key RGB and a solid non-slip footprint aimed at typists and gamers who want the original switch feel. Compare: Cherry MX 2.0S vs Cherry MX Board 3.0 S
Cherry KC 200 MX full · $90 The Cherry KC 200 MX is a clean full-size office board built around Cherry's newer factory-lubed MX2A switches, trading RGB and metal cases for a quiet, no-nonsense workhorse feel at an accessible price.
Corsair K60 RGB Pro full · $99 Budget full size wired mechanical keyboard with Cherry Viola switches, per-key RGB lighting, and an aluminum frame offering a lower cost entry into Corsair's mechanical lineup.

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