The Keygeek Butterfly and Keygeek VC switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 (with spherical contact point) vs POM), stem material (U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) vs U4+UPE), spring (19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (42 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 57.5 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 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 Keygeek Butterfly is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA12 (with spherical contact point) bottom housing, and U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Spherical stem tip combined with a spherical contact point in the bottom housing -- for a deep and thocky sound. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Suixin Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Keygeek VC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek Butterfly | Keygeek VC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 (with spherical contact point) | POM |
| Stem material | U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) | U4+UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 42 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 57.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Suixin Studio | PicnicWorks |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek VC is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Butterfly can be found in 2 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!
Keygeek Butterfly sound test | Keygeek VC sound test |
No Keygeek VC sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Butterfly switches | Comments on Keygeek VC switches |
The Keygeek Butterfly linear switch is very unique in two aspects: It comes with not just a spherical stem tip, there is also a spherical contact point in the bottom housing; During the keystroke, the spherical stem tip hits the spherical contact point to create a deep and thocky sound profile. The keygeek butterfly linear switch might be the best thocky sounding keygeek switch so far. After fine tuning the material blend and molding design, the Butterfly switches sound deeper, thockier, and noise free; there is no spring or leaf noise during typing – Unikeys. | The Keygeek VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys. |
