The Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch and WingTree Yuying Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary PA blend vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (proprietary PA blend vs Nylon PA66), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 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 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 WingTree Yuying Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WingTree. Manufactured by WingTree. |
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| Name | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch | WingTree Yuying Linear |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary PA blend | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | proprietary PA blend | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Whiplash | WingTree |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | WingTree |
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 WingTree Yuying Linear can be found in 2 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!
Comments on Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches | Comments on WingTree Yuying Linear switches |
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. | The Yuying linear switch is a classic, durable, and unique linear switch from WingTree. Its 3.7mm travel distance and 55g bottom-out spring weight would meet most people's requirements for a daily driving linear switch. With a satisfying key press and a moderate travel distance, the Yuying switch is great for all types of duties, such as working and gaming. Yuying is not just about practicality, it's smooth travel and pleasant typing sound make the user experience joyful and pleasing – Unikeys. |
