The Kailh Silent Latte and Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs PC), stem shape (standard vs partial box), spring (20 mm vs 20 mm silver-plated), actuation (43 g vs 40 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 1.70 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 Kailh Silent Latte is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | 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 | Kailh Silent Latte | 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 | PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial box |
| Spring | 20 mm | 20 mm silver-plated |
| Actuation | 43 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | - 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 | Kailh | Kailh |
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