The BSUN Olive and MMD Princess Tactile Ultra switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon PA66), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 MMD Princess Tactile Ultra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20.5 mm single-stage spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Medium to heavy tactility with a very nice rounded bump. Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! |
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| Name | BSUN Olive | MMD Princess Tactile Ultra |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 20.5 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Olive is much more widely available, but the MMD Princess Tactile Ultra is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering BSUN Olive and MMD Princess Tactile Ultra 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 | MMD Princess Tactile Ultra sound test |
No MMD Princess Tactile Ultra sound test available. |
Comments on BSUN Olive switches | Comments on MMD Princess Tactile Ultra switches |
No comments on BSUN Olive switches. | MMD Princess Ultra are the latest version of the MMD Princess switches. These switches now feature a nylon bottom housing for even more thock and an LED diffuser for improved illumination. Thanks to the newest molds, tolerances have been further refined and stem wobble significantly reduced. As always, they come with excellent factory lubing and the signature smooth typing feel—these switches remain our absolute favorites! – MonacoKeys. |
