The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 and Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - mm , 3 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs modified PBT), spring (22 mm KOS double-stage vs 22 mm extended double-stage), actuation (55 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 58 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 1.80 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 Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage spring. The tactile bump is 45g. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Outva x Nuphy. Manufactured by Gateron. | 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. |
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| Name | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | modified PBT |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS double-stage | 22 mm extended double-stage |
| Tactile force | 45 g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 58 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Outva x Nuphy | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Grain Gold |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Azure Dragon V4 can be found in multiple 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!
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 sound test | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 sound test |
No Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches | Comments on Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 switches |
The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile switch comes with a large tactile bump and a super short pre-travel. It uses the same stem as the Gateron Type R tactile switch. That being said, Azure Dragon V4 and Type R switches have a very similar tactile feeling. The only difference between Type R and Azure Dragon V4 is the top housing material. Azure Dragon's PC top housing makes them sound clackier than Type R – Unikeys. | 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. |
