The Keylist Kitty and KTT Hyacinth switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different stem material (HPE vs POM), bottom-out force (50 g vs 56 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Keylist Kitty is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. With kitty paw light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keylist Studio. Manufactured by Tecsee. | The KTT Hyacinth is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 56g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | Keylist Kitty | KTT Hyacinth |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | HPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 56 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | Keylist Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | KTT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keylist Kitty is available at a single shop at the moment, while the KTT Hyacinth 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!
Comments on Keylist Kitty switches | Comments on KTT Hyacinth switches |
The Kitty linear switch designed by Keylist Studio features a cute kittycat paw light diffuser on the top housing. With transparent keycaps on and RGB underglow, the kittypaws light up and look very adorable. Material-wise, Kitty switches come with an HPE stem and PA66 bottom housing for a thocky and relatively deep sound profile. The HPE stem also ensures each keystroke is smooth and clean – Unikeys. | KTT Hyacinth switches are now one of our personal favourite long pole linears that we stock! They offer a mid toned sound profile with a nice bright upstroke with quite a creamy sound signature with moderate to loud volume! Even with all of the HMX switches out there, our resident switch expert Rassles always find myself putting these back in one of my personal boards to use time and time again – Keebz N Cables. |
