The BSUN Hutt and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon PA12 (modified) vs PC), stem material (POK vs POM), spring (20.5 mm palladium coated, single-stage vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (40 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (49 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are moderately similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The BSUN Hutt is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA12 (modified) bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 20.5 mm palladium coated, single-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 49g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XY Studio. Manufactured by BSUN. | The Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | BSUN Hutt | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA12 (modified) | PC |
| Stem material | POK | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20.5 mm palladium coated, single-stage | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 49 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Special formula 3203 on stem legs, leaf spring and bottom housing sliders. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XY Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Hutt is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Beer can be found in multiple stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
BSUN Hutt force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No BSUN Hutt force curve available. |
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Comments on BSUN Hutt switches | Comments on Gateron Beer switches |
XY Studio clearly doesn't want to let the legend of the Holy Panda switch to die out. That is why they decided to work with BSUN/YOK to create another "masterpiece" of a tactile switch. Inspired by the Hutt Lagoon in Australia, the Hutt switch is on full pink mode. They come with specially picked 20.5mm single-stage palladium coated spring which eliminates the spring crunch to its best extent. Also, the spring itself has a very unique 40gf actuation point and a 49gf bottom-out point which categorizes the switch as light tactile while ensuring a snappy and responsive top out. Lastly, the material choice makes sure the switch's sound is very balanced. It is neither super loud nor muted. You can clearly hear the tactile bump and enjoy a bit of thockiness the bottom-out brings – SerpentKeys. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
