The Keygeek Cera X and Keygeek Butterfly switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 48 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4+ vs PA66), bottom housing (X2 (POM+ceramic powder) vs PA12 (with spherical contact point)), stem material (L4 vs U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip)), spring (20 mm vs 19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 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 Keygeek Cera X is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4+ top housing, X2 (POM+ceramic powder) bottom housing, and L4 stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gearpod. Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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. |
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| Name | Keygeek Cera X | Keygeek Butterfly |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4+ | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | X2 (POM+ceramic powder) | PA12 (with spherical contact point) |
| Stem material | L4 | U5 UPE (with spherical stem tip) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm | 19mm/22mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Gearpod | Suixin Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Cera X is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Butterfly is also available in 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 Cera X sound test | Keygeek Butterfly sound test |
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Keygeek Cera X switches are brand new Cera switches from Keygeek. Featuring brand new molds and ceramic infused POM materials for a smooth type feel and crisp sound profile – Divinikey. | 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. |
