Gold Crosspoint-Contact
Made in Germany
Mechanical
Features
Tactile switching characteristics
30cN initial force
35cN actuation force
55cN pressure point force
2.0 mm pre travel
4.0 mm total travel
> 50 mil. keystrokes
No click
30cN initial force
35cN actuation force
55cN pressure point force
2.0 mm pre travel
4.0 mm total travel
> 50 mil. keystrokes
No click
The characteristic of this tactile switch is characterized by a noticeable feedback. The noiseless guidance of the CHERRY MX Brown trains the sure instinct and helps to act tactically and strategically.
Technical Details
| Mechanical properties | |
|---|---|
| Actuation characteristic | tactile |
| Initial force | 30 cN |
| Final force | 80 cN |
| Initial travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel path | 4 mm |
| RGB | not specified |
| Plunger colour | brown |
| Spring | Stainless steel |
| Contact system | MX Gold Crosspoint |
| Actuation force | 45 cN |
The Original
Inside CHERRY MX PURPLE
1 UPPER HOUSING
The Upper Housing is a CAD high precision component made of plastic polymer. With a tolerance of less than 0.01 mm, the component guides the switching slide precisely, forming the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism housing. The housing features the updates of the MX2A switch family with improved sliding rails geometry.2 SWITCHING SLIDE / STEM
A CAD high-precision component made of plastic polymer specifically for the Cherry MX creates the pre travel and the keystroke feel between the upper housing and coil spring. The key cap is attached on the upper part of the stem.This stem of the MX PURPLE provides a precise tactile feedback for the actuation of the switch. The integrated ribs in the stem center the spring perfectly and minimize scratching and buckling for a perfect typing experience.
3 GOLD CROSSPOINT CONTACT
Gold-based, the crosspoint contact is the heart of every CHERRY MX keyswitch and the basis of its incredible reliability and durability. With absolute precision, these triangular cross-contacts meet each other at precise right angles. This unique CHERRY innovation and ornate gold-plating make the electrical contact enclosure self-cleaning and gives the keyswitch permanent protection against corrosion, guaranteeing the keyswitch for more than 50 million operations.4 PRECISION COIL SPRING
The keyswitch’s light spring makes the MX PURPLE the perfect partner for effortless typing with haptic feedback. The high-density molecular structure of the spring’s metal alloy is calculated individually on the keyswitch and consistently optimized for the keyswitch’s specific pressure force. The MX PURPLE features a gold-coloured spring.5 HOUSING BASE
Dual-functional, the housing base component is made of plastic polymer and glass fibre. The inner part forms the mounting for the CHERRY MX keyswitch’s switching mechanism. The outer part is both the base and mounting surface for CHERRY’s mechanical keyboards.More about the original
CHERRY MX PURPLE
The characteristic of this tactile switch is characterized by a light feedback. The noiseless guidance of the CHERRY MX PURPLE trains the sure instinct and helps to act tactically and strategically.
CHERRY MX PURPLE
Key benefits
- Engineered and Made in Germany
- CHERRY MX PURPLE switch: Light tactile actuation – switching function with a defined actuation force of approx. 35 cN and contact feedback
- Industry-leading CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
- Factory-applied, premium-grade lubricant
- Gold-colored spring
- Unique, spring-centering stem
- Diamond polished stem and spring guidance
- Glide-optimized stem guidance ribs
- Short bounce time for high switching frequency (such as for fast typing)
- Self-cleaning contacts
- Switch resistant to dust and dirt
- Over 50 million keystrokes with no loss of quality guaranteed
| CHERRY MX Switch | How does it type? | Switch characteristics | Keystrokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX BLACK | powerful and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX BLACK CLEAR TOP | powerful, direct and retro | linear (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BLUE | powerful and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX BROWN | targeted and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX CLEAR | focused, powerful and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ERGO CLEAR | targeted, smooth and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREEN | loud, robust and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX GREY | purposeful, robust and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX PURPLE | reactive and tactile | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX RED | smooth-running and directly | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX SILENT BLACK | powerful and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SILENT RED | smooth-running and quiet | linear (no click + quiet) | > 50 mil. |
| MX SPEED SILVER | fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE RED | quick-witted, smooth and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX LOW PROFILE SPEED | quick-witted, fast and direct | linear (no click) | > 100 mil. |
| MX ULP CLICK | ultra-low profile, clicky and noticeable | tactile and acoustic (with click) | > 50 mil. |
| MX ULP TACTILE | ultra-low profile, focused and noticeable | tactile (no click) | > 50 mil. |
CHERRY MX are the best switches on the market
