The Gateron Longjing Tea and Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g , 55 g bottom-out force, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs PC), stem material (POM (rail bottom out) vs LY), actuation (48 g vs 47 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 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 Longjing Tea is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM (rail bottom out) stem (standard shape). The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WJBY Studio. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm extended spring. The 47g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Long pole, metal insert in the stem, light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by Haimu. |
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| Name | Gateron Longjing Tea | Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | PC |
| Stem material | POM (rail bottom out) | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 20 mm extended |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 48 g | 47 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | WJBY Studio | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Haimu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry is much more widely available, but the Gateron Longjing Tea 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!
Comments on Gateron Longjing Tea switches | Comments on Haimu x YG Studio Mulberry switches |
The Gateron Longjing Tea tactile switch is a light tactile switch similar to Cherry Brown switches. They are designed by WJBY Studio and manufactured by Gateron using a modified light tactile stem mold. Longjing Tea switches are full POM switches with a 4mm full travel – Unikeys. | The Mulberry switch is a new tactile made by Haimu and designed by YG Studio (HMX Macchiato, HMX Canglan and Keygeek Keylin) that contains a metal insert in the stem. In true Haimu fashion, this is another solid tactile that has managed to eliminate the unpleasant plasticky sound of past switches. The factory lubing is also on the lighter side with a tiny bit of pleasant scratch while being smooth enough to use stock. Feel: Rounded medium bump that is felt immediately on keypress. Snappy return from the 20mm long spring. Sound: A deep clack from the combination of the deeper sounding LY stem combined with the metal pole insert for some added brightness on bottom out. (Hipyo Tech translation: Loud THOCKS. This spacebar is THOCK) – Keebz N Cables. |
