While the Kailh Midnight Silent V2 and Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Kailh Midnight Silent V2 is tactile, while the Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is of tactile type. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, 60 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon P66 vs PA66 Nylon), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), spring (long vs 22 mm KOS double-stage), (55 g vs 45 g), actuation (45 g vs 55 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3 mm). All in all: they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Kailh Midnight Silent V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon P66 bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a long spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.50mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kailh. Manufactured by Kailh. | The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage spring. The tactile bump is 45g. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Outva x Nuphy. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Kailh Midnight Silent V2 | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon P66 | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | long | 22 mm KOS double-stage |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 45 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Kailh | Outva x Nuphy |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh Midnight Silent V2 is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Azure Dragon V4 can be found in 4 stores.
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Kailh Midnight Silent V2 sound test | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 sound test |
Comments on Kailh Midnight Silent V2 switches | Comments on Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches |
The Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Switch upgraded its structure and features from the original Midnight silent switch V1. By doing so, it can now provide a better silent effect and a more harmonious, modern appearance – Kailh. Both the top housing and the bottom housing are equipped with rubber dampers to reduce noise. The damper is placed in the housing instead of the stem, giving a crisp keystroke feel – Yusha Kobo. | The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile switch comes with a large tactile bump and a super short pre-travel. It uses the same stem as the Gateron Type R tactile switch. That being said, Azure Dragon V4 and Type R switches have a very similar tactile feeling. The only difference between Type R and Azure Dragon V4 is the top housing material. Azure Dragon's PC top housing makes them sound clackier than Type R – Unikeys. |
