The GAZZEW Boba U4T and BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary GAZZEW blend vs POM), bottom housing (proprietary GAZZEW blend vs POM), spring (17.5 mm stainless steel vs 60g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 60 g), total travel (4 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 GAZZEW Boba U4T is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary GAZZEW blend top housing, proprietary GAZZEW blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 17.5 mm stainless steel spring. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gazzew. Manufactured by Outemu. | The BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 60g spring. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Punkshoo. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | GAZZEW Boba U4T | BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary GAZZEW blend | POM |
| Bottom housing | proprietary GAZZEW blend | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 17.5 mm stainless steel | 60g |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly factory lubed | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Gazzew | Punkshoo |
| Manufacturer | Outemu | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux is available at a single shop at the moment, while the GAZZEW Boba U4T can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering GAZZEW Boba U4T and BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux 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!
Comments on GAZZEW Boba U4T switches | Comments on BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux switches |
The GAZZEW Boba U4T is one of the best tactile Switches you can currently get for your mechanical keyboard. It combines a smooth tactile feeling with a deep thocky sound profile. These housings are GAZZEW's new proprietary plastic blend that is softer and smoother than nylon, resulting in an excellent thocky sound profile – keygem. | The goal of this redesign was to emulate as much of the OG Melody principles as possible while also adopting a slightly new look, sound and feel by embracing the parameters of the new manufacturer’s tooling. Ultimately, we landed on a slightly desaturated and shifted colorway that differentiates itself but also captures the same vibe of the original. Additionally, POM was chosen as a material all around because it delivers the interesting full yet muted sound profile, albeit a slightly higher pitched. This also allows Melody Redux to stand out more in a sea of traditional materials used across the gamut of recolors. Lastly, the parameters of BSUNs molds allowed for the creation of a new, fun feel. We retain some of that “linearn’t” feel but add a bit of shimmy on the press with a nice snappy, tactile response on the return. While it is different than the original, it offers that same vibe that the Melody project has always sought to capture; fun – KeebzNCables. |
