The Icey Ice Mango Berry and GAZZEW Boba U4 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs proprietary Gazzew blend), bottom housing (POK vs proprietary Gazzew blend), spring (22 mm vs 14 mm stainless seel), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 62 g), total travel (3.30 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 Icey Ice Mango Berry is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, POK bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The operating force is 42g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebz N Cables. Manufactured by Huano. | The GAZZEW Boba U4 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary Gazzew blend top housing, proprietary Gazzew blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 14 mm stainless seel spring. The operating force is 45g. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gazzew. Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | Icey Ice Mango Berry | GAZZEW Boba U4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | proprietary Gazzew blend |
| Bottom housing | POK | proprietary Gazzew blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 14 mm stainless seel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 62 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly factory lubed |
| Designer | Keebz N Cables | Gazzew |
| Manufacturer | Huano | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Icey Ice Mango Berry is available at a single shop at the moment, while the GAZZEW Boba U4 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Icey Ice Mango Berry and GAZZEW Boba U4 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!
Icey Ice Mango Berry sound test | GAZZEW Boba U4 sound test |
No GAZZEW Boba U4 sound test available. |
Comments on Icey Ice Mango Berry switches | Comments on GAZZEW Boba U4 switches |
Icey Icey MangoBerry is a switch inspired by the Strawberry and Mango Twin Tower Shaved Ice Dessert by a humble Perth Taiwanese dessert joint by the name of Icey Ice that closed down in 2018 (replaced by Dessert Garden). It's a switch that we started working on in mid-2024 when POK was the new flavour of the month. It's a sharp medium tactility top bump tactile. Sounds deep (thocky) in foamed up boards and clackier in foamless configurations – Keebz N Cables. | The Gazzew Boba U4 Switch combines a smooth tactile feeling with a silent sound – keygem. |
