The Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent and BSUN Colored Glaze switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PC), stem material (POM + silicone dampeners vs UPE), spring (stainless steel vs 20 mm dual-stage), actuation (54 g vs 37 g), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 43 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM + silicone dampeners stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The operating force is 54g. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Built-in dampeners on switch stem minimize noise. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kineric Labs. Manufactured by Gateron. | The BSUN Colored Glaze is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm dual-stage spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 43g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent | BSUN Colored Glaze |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM + silicone dampeners | UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 20 mm dual-stage |
| Actuation | 54 g | 37 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 43 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kineric Labs | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Colored Glaze is not available at the moment, while the Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent 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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No comments on Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent switches. | BSUN Colored Glaze silent switches are designed for a smooth and quiet typing experience with a unique “dripping” sound effect. Perfect for custom mechanical keyboards, these switches combine refined acoustics, and buttery-smooth key travel – LumeKeebs. |
