Cherry MX examples
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Examples of Cherry MX switches.
US
Germany
Hirose
| Example | OEM model | Switches | Switch branding | Serial | Date | Notes | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORD M243EX KB | Hirose B25-2450A | Black; white dots denote heavier switches | HCP | 05200101 | ca. August 1984 | KAref | |
| SORD M243EX KB | Hirose B25-2450A | Clear; blue denotes heavier switches | HCP/Cherry | ca. December 1984 | KAref | ||
| Xerox Star low-profile keyboard |
Hirose B15-2033D (switch board) Hirose B10-0002A (logic board) |
Clear, yellow, mint green; black (MX Lock) |
HCP/Cherry |
59120159 (switch board) 84120892 (logic board) |
ca. December 1984 | The MX Lock switch uses regular US/German 8 mm mount and was likely imported from the US | Deskthority |
| SORD M243EX KB | Hirose B25-1540A | Clear; blue denotes heavier switches | HCP/Cherry | 05500898 | ca. March 1985 | MouseFan | |
| SORD M243EX KB | Unconfirmed | Orange (unverified) | ? | ? | ca. 1986 | Geekhack | |
| NCR F020 | Hirose B25-1205H | Orange; white with orange marking for space; brown for enter keys | Cherry | 87040195(Y) | ca. April 1987 | The stabiliser units are branded “HCP” | MouseFan |