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The Kailh Cocoa and Gateron EF EverFree Curry switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (PA66 (thickened injection-molded) vs Nylon), stem material (POM (DuPont) vs POM), spring (stainless steel vs 15 mm), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 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 Kailh Cocoa is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 (thickened injection-molded) bottom housing, and POM (DuPont) stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | The Gateron EF EverFree Curry is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Kailh Cocoa | Gateron EF EverFree Curry |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 (thickened injection-molded) | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM (DuPont) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 15 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron EF EverFree Curry is much more widely available, but the Kailh Cocoa is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Cocoa and Gateron EF EverFree Curry 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!
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Kailh Cocoa Switches is featured in the popular WOBKEY Rainy75 Keyboard Pro and Crush 80 Pro series. It has a long pole stem with a POM top housing material and a PA66 bottom housing material. The Kailh Cocoa has a full body sound that harmonizes a high-pitched clack and a mid-toned creamy sound profile – Lume Keebs. | Gateron sub-brand EverFree switch is a new mold and design, different from the main GATERON brand. But it also has high value and quality. The EF Curry switch top housing is PC and bottom housing is Nylon, and the stem is POM. Which brings a different satisfying typing feel. Also EF switch has an original Gold Alloy contact point with better antioxidant quality, more reliable conductivity, and a longer lifetime. With a dual-layered pin, it is more strong when put on the PCB board. This GATERON EF curry switch item is 5-pin and compatible with a standard 5-pin MX mechanical keyboard with SMD-LED light – CandyKeys. |
