Cherry MX Purple

Tactile Cherry

Cherry MX Purple switch
Image courtesy of Cherry

The Cherry MX Purple is a factory-lubed light tactile on the MX2A platform, developed with community input as an effortless, soft-bump alternative to the MX Brown.

Cherry MX Purple specs

Type Tactile
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 soft, muted
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Purple

Cherry MX Ergo Clear Tactile The Cherry MX Ergo Clear is the factory version of the famous community mod that pairs the MX Clear's big tactile bump (55cN peak) with a much lighter spring that falls to about 40cN at actuation. Compare: Cherry MX Purple vs Cherry MX Ergo Clear
Cherry MX Brown Tactile 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. Compare: Cherry MX Purple vs Cherry MX Brown

Which keyboards can use it?

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

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