The Keygeek Butterfly and MMD Vivian V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 48 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs PA12), bottom housing (PA12 (with spherical contact point) vs PUM (modified)), stem material (U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) vs UPE (modified)), spring (19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 48g or 60g), actuation (42 g vs 43 g). 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 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 MMD Vivian V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PUM (modified) bottom housing, and UPE (modified) stem (standard shape). It features a 48g or 60g spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by MMD. |
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| Name | Keygeek Butterfly | MMD Vivian V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 (with spherical contact point) | PUM (modified) |
| Stem material | U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) | UPE (modified) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire | 48g or 60g |
| Actuation | 42 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Suixin Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | MMD |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the MMD Vivian V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek Butterfly can be found in multiple 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 | MMD Vivian V2 sound test |
No MMD Vivian V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Butterfly switches | Comments on MMD Vivian V2 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. | MMD Vivian linear switch delivers a satisfying thocky sound profile. The switch features a modified UPE stem that enhances durability. Its top housing is constructed from PA12, while the bottom housing uses modified PUM – Lume Keebs. |
