The KTT Silent Blue and Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs PC), stem material (POM+TPE vs POM), stem shape (standard vs partial box), actuation (43 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 1.70 mm). That said, they are not too 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 KTT Silent Blue is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM+TPE stem (standard shape). The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. | The Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm silver-plated spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Ainbell. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | KTT Silent Blue | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | PC |
| Stem material | POM+TPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial box |
| Spring | - | 20 mm silver-plated |
| Actuation | 43 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Ainbell |
| Manufacturer | KTT | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Silent Blue is not available at the moment, while the Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart can be found in 1 stores.
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KTT Silent Blue sound test | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart sound test |
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