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The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 and Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - mm , however, they come with different actuation (55 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 53 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS double-stage | - |
| Tactile force | 45 g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 53 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed. |
| Designer | Outva x Nuphy | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Azure Dragon V4 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Azure Dragon V4 and Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 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!
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 sound test | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 sound test |
No Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches | Comments on Sillyworks X HMX Waverider 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. | The Waverider V2 tactile switch is the successor to the classic KTT Waverider tactile switch that was released back in 2023. The new Waverider V2 tactile switch is now manufactured by HMX using their super-popular tactile designs. They come with a P tactile bump and a slightly longer than usual 3.8mm travel distance. This design pays tribute to the V1, which also had a large P and close to D tactile bump and slightly longer travel. Overall, the Waverider V2 switches are clacky, crisp, and clean to type on – Unikeys. |
