The GAZZEW U4 RGB and Loobed Oak 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 (14 mm stainless steel vs 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel), bottom-out force (65 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 U4 RGB 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 14 mm stainless steel spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. | The Loobed Oak is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. Designed by Dotnick + Loobed. |
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| Name | GAZZEW U4 RGB | Loobed Oak |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 mm stainless steel | 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. |
| Designer | - | Dotnick + Loobed |
| Manufacturer | - | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Loobed Oak is not available at the moment, while the GAZZEW U4 RGB can be found in 1 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!
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