The KeysMe x Gateron Mars and Kailh Cyan Sea switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POK stem material, standard stem shape, - g bottom-out force, 1.20 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon PA66), spring (double-stage vs 15.2 mm), actuation (45 g vs 47 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.30 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 KeysMe x Gateron Mars is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, POM bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a double-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KeysMe. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Kailh Cyan Sea is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 15.2 mm spring. The 47g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 3.30mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | KeysMe x Gateron Mars | Kailh Cyan Sea |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POK | POK |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | double-stage | 15.2 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 47 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KeysMe | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the KeysMe x Gateron Mars and Kailh Cyan Sea switches is exactly the same:
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The Gateron Mars switches, developed in collaboration with KeysMe, feature a POK stem and a Nylon/POM housing. This combination creates a unique sound profile while also being engineered to minimize stem wobble during keypresses for a more smooth typing experience – LumeKeebs. KeysMe teamed up with Gateron to launch the exclusive Mars switches. Comes factory pre-lubed, it is designed to perform a new level of smoothness in each keystroke and significantly wobble less than regular mechanical switch, providing satisfying response and creamy sound across your whole keyboard and delivering a dedicated typing experience – KeysMe. Features a lengthened POM stem for rigidity in movement, with high-quality nylon housings that help facilitate smooth tactile travel from start to finish, while the gold-plated stainless steel ensures durability that holds up over millions of actuations. It is 5-pin hot-swappable and come lightly pre-lubricated from the factory, so they’ll fit right in on most boards – Gateron. | Sound: Crisp tactile "snap" with moderate volume—energetic but not intrusive – Kailh. |
