The BSUN Maple Sugar and Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon (modified) vs POM), stem material (S3 (POM blend) vs modified POM), actuation (55 g vs 58 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 63.5 g). 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 Maple Sugar is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, Nylon (modified) bottom housing, and S3 (POM blend) stem (standard shape). The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. | The Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 58g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sharkeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | BSUN Maple Sugar | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | Nylon (modified) | POM |
| Stem material | S3 (POM blend) | modified POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 55 g | 58 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Sharkeys |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Maple Sugar is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin can be found in 3 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 Maple Sugar sound test | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin sound test |
No Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin sound test available. |
Comments on BSUN Maple Sugar switches | Comments on Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin switches |
The BSUN Maple Sugar linear switches are one of BSUN’s most impressive recent releases, delivering a deep, thocky sound profile with a lively pop on bottom-out. Built using new molds, these switches showcase tighter housings, reduced wobble, and improved consistency, all while keeping the smoothness BSUN is known for – LumeKeebs. BSUN Maple Sugar switches are overall thocky (or deep and loud sounding). The S3 material, despite its novel code name, is a POM blend plastic. The POM top housing makes sure the top-out doesn't sound too sharp or loud and is still smooth enough when paired with an S3 stem. Because both the top housing and the stem are made of POM material, you can hear a very slight scratch sound when you put the switch right next to your ears. You won't be able to feel the scratch, however. The modified nylon bottom housing is the key ingredient here as it livens up the overall sound signature to make it more poppy – Unikeys. | Keygeek Pomkin switches are Keygeek's first full POM linear switch. Similar to most well-known full POM switches, Pomkin also comes with that classic full and thocky sound signature. With the help of the new top housing mold design, they feel smoother than most full POM switches, but the highly sought-after scratchy sound is still present when you listen to them right next to your ears – unikeys. |
