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The Keygeek Intro and Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs proprietary PA blend), bottom housing (PBT (+glass fiber) vs proprietary PA blend), stem material (U4 vs POM), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 18 mm gold-plated), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 Intro is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PBT (+glass fiber) bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 45g. The 58.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary PA blend top housing, proprietary PA blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated spring. The operating force is 45g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Whiplash. Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Keygeek Intro | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | proprietary PA blend |
| Bottom housing | PBT (+glass fiber) | proprietary PA blend |
| Stem material | U4 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 18 mm gold-plated |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Whiplash |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Intro 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 Intro sound test | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch sound test |
No Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Intro switches | Comments on Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches |
No comments on Keygeek Intro switches. | Our good friends over at Whiplash have developed a stock, out the box Cherry switch that anyone can enjoy all day long. Back to basics. A linear with Cherry signature moulds, their best components loved by all previous switch releases, and a top quality factory lubrication job coupled with an excellent stock spring. This is a switch that does what you want it to do, immediately. Why is it called Firefinch you ask? Because Cherry said so. Shush. Kind of a cool name to be fair. Think MX2A Nixie mixed with MX black but with all the upgrades you would have wanted for them but minus the effort – Thocc Exchange. |
