The BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron and XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 (30% glass fiber) vs POM), spring (21 mm vs 18 mm), actuation (42 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (47 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.60 mm), total travel (3.55 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are not too 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 x Zuoce Studio Macaron is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 (30% glass fiber) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 47g bottom-out occurs at 3.55mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Zuoce Studio. Manufactured by BSUN. | The XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Light diffuser, ball bearings in the stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by Tonekey. |
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| Name | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 (30% glass fiber) | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 42 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 47 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.60 mm |
| Total travel | 3.55 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Zuoce Studio | XCJZ |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | Tonekey |
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Zuoce Studio is one of our favourite switch design studios and they're back with a new budget linear at an astonishing 21c per switch. Featuring one of the most beloved material combo of PC Top, POM Stem and Nylon bottom with a 30% sprinkle of fiberglass for a little extra snap clackle and pop with an extra smooth lube job making them perfect out of the box with no mods. If you prefer a heavier or deeper typing experience you can also spring swap with our longboi springs – Keebz N Cables. | The Chocolate Ball Bearing Switch features a new integrated ball bearing design, with four embedded bearings in the stem that glide along internal grooves in the top and bottom housing, delivering a smoother more consistent linear travel – SerpentKeys. |
