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The Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch and TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary PA blend vs modified Nylon), bottom housing (proprietary PA blend vs modified Nylon), spring (18 mm gold-plated vs 19 mm single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 43 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 Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary PA blend top housing, proprietary PA blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated spring. The operating force is 45g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Whiplash. Manufactured by Cherry. | The TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm single-stage spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Pantheonkeys. Manufactured by TTC. |
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| Name | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary PA blend | modified Nylon |
| Bottom housing | proprietary PA blend | modified Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated | 19 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Light lubrication on the side walls of the stem to reduce leaf noise. |
| Designer | Whiplash | Pantheonkeys |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | TTC |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is not available at the moment, while the TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black 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!
Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch force curve | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black force curve |
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Our good friends over at Whiplash have developed a stock, out the box Cherry switch that anyone can enjoy all day long. Back to basics. A linear with Cherry signature moulds, their best components loved by all previous switch releases, and a top quality factory lubrication job coupled with an excellent stock spring. This is a switch that does what you want it to do, immediately. Why is it called Firefinch you ask? Because Cherry said so. Shush. Kind of a cool name to be fair. Think MX2A Nixie mixed with MX black but with all the upgrades you would have wanted for them but minus the effort – Thocc Exchange. | PT Black, a new switch co-developed by TTC and Pantheonkeys, draws its design inspiration from the familiar and beloved Cherry MX Black switch. Our goal is to retain the classic feel while optimizing it to improve some common problems. The first focus is on smoothness and consistency: some Cherry Black switches can have a scratchy feel in their stock form, and there can be slight variations in feel between different batches. The PT Black features further optimization in structural tolerance control, resulting in higher overall smoothness and more stable consistency. The switch achieves a tight, solid feel without applying a film – TTC. |
