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# Cherry MX Switch

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-13834 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/cherry-mx-switch.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/cherry-mx-switch.html.md))

Cherry MX Keyswitches are top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard switches. They’re satisfyingly “clicky”, reliable up to tens-of-millions of key presses, and a standard in gaming and programming keyboards across the globe. This ‘blue’ version Cherry MX Switch is favored by most due to its secondary internal actuator making it less likely to “double-tap.” If you are looking for a noticeably audible and high-quality key switch, this is the perfect option for you!

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.45 (inc GST) — $2.23 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $2.16 (exc GST) · 25+ $2.12 (exc GST) · 100+ $2.03 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 45 today; more stock is typically available with a 5–11 day lead time.

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## Description

Cherry MX Keyswitches are top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard switches. They’re satisfyingly “clicky”, reliable up to tens-of-millions of key presses, and a standard in gaming and programming keyboards across the globe. This ‘blue’ version Cherry MX Switch is favored by most due to its secondary internal actuator making it less likely to “double-tap.” If you are looking for a noticeably audible and high-quality key switch, this is the perfect option for you!

Most Cherry MX Switches – including this blue, MX1A-E1NW switch Sparkfun carry – have a recess in their body designed to fit a small 3mm LED. Additionally, the weighting for this switch is just around 50cN (centi-Newtons).

Note: If you are looking for an easy way to incorporate this switch to your project, be sure to check out or breakout board! [CLICK HERE!](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=13773)

[GET STARTED WITH THE CHERRY MX SWITCH GUIDE](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/cherry-mx-switch-breakout-hookup-guide)

Features:

- Contact Form: SPST
- Current Rating: 10mA
- Voltage Rating: 12V
- Switch Weighting: 50cN
- 3mm LED Slot
 
Documents:

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MXSeries_13790a2da72.pdf) (MX1A-E1NW)
- [Cherry MX Switch Breakout Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/cherry-mx-switch-breakout-hookup-guide)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/o/com-13834.jpg)