The Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (modified PBT vs PC), spring (22 mm extended double-stage vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (42 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 3.40 mm). 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 Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, modified PBT bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm extended double-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Grain Gold. | The Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 | Gateron Beer |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | modified PBT | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm extended double-stage | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 42 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Grain Gold | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Beer is much more widely available, but the Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 is also available in 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!
Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
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This is the newest generation of Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea switches. In this version, the molds have been updated for better tolerances and the travel has been reduced to 3mm for an even sharper tactile feeling – MonacoKeys. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
