Cherry MX Orange

Linear Cherry

Cherry MX Orange switch
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The Cherry MX Orange is the 2024 revival of the rare Hirose Orange, rebuilt as a factory-lubed 45cN linear on the MX2A platform and rated for 100 million keystrokes.

Cherry MX Orange specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 45g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing nylon
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price n/a
Sound profile smooth, mellow
Released 2024

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Cherry MX Orange

Cherry MX2A Red Linear 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. Compare: Cherry MX Orange vs Cherry MX2A Red
Cherry MX Black Linear 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. Compare: Cherry MX Orange vs Cherry MX Black

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Cherry MX Orange (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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