The Gateron X and Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - mm pre-travel, - mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), spring (stainless steel vs 20 mm), bottom-out force (65 g vs 60 g). 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 X is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The operating force is 50g. The bottom-out weight is 65g. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The bottom-out weight is 60g. All orders come with fun, novelty packaging for quantities of 70-110. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebhut. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Gateron X | Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 50 g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | - mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Keebhut |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron X is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron X and Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 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 X sound test | Keebhut Tropical Waters V3 sound test |
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Each bottom housing comes with an X engraving on the bottom as well as polished interiors where the stem contacts the housing. These polished areas reduce surface roughness while maintaining stem tolerances. For this initial run, Gateron X comes in the classic nylon-blend milky top, nylon black bottom, and bright yellow POM stem. These stems differ from the traditional Gateron Yellows and are from the Gateron Pro line-up. These stems were also polished prior to this production run – rectanles.store. | Where the sand meets the sea, Keebhut brings you the Tropical Waters manufactured by BSUN. A deep sounding, smooth pre-lubed linear – SerpentKeys. |
