The Invokeys Hojicha Reserve and Wingtree Golden Apple V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM (with gold flakes) vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs PEI), actuation (46 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 53 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.30 mm). 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 Invokeys Hojicha Reserve is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM (with gold flakes) top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 46g. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Invokeys. | The Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PEI bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Bust Down. Manufactured by Wingtree. |
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| Name | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve | Wingtree Golden Apple V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM (with gold flakes) | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | PEI |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 46 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 53 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed. |
| Designer | Invokeys | Bust Down |
| Manufacturer | - | Wingtree |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is much more widely available, but the Invokeys Hojicha Reserve is also available in some 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 Invokeys Hojicha Reserve switches | Comments on Wingtree Golden Apple V2 switches |
Full-bodied tactile switches with a robust, medium-sized bump felt from beginning to end – Invokeys. | The Golden Apple V2 switch is the successor to the BSUN Golden Apple tactile switch. This time, they are manufactured by Wingtree - the tactile switch expert. Similar to V1, the V2 also comes with a PEI bottom housing. It gives the switch a vibrant golden color, hence the name golden apple. This is also the first time that Wingtree uses the LY stem on a switch. Overall, the Golden Apple V2 switches are medium toned thocky sounding, and the medium to large tactile bump is super satisfying to type with – Unikeys. |
