The BSUN Olive and Invokeys Hojicha Reserve switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, LY stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs POM (with gold flakes)), actuation (45 g vs 46 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Olive is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. | The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM (with gold flakes) top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 46g. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Invokeys. |
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| Name | BSUN Olive | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM (with gold flakes) |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 21 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 46 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Invokeys |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve is much more widely available, but the BSUN Olive is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering BSUN Olive and Invokeys Hojicha Reserve switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Olive sound test | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve sound test |
No Invokeys Hojicha Reserve sound test available. |
Comments on BSUN Olive switches | Comments on Invokeys Hojicha Reserve switches |
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