The Kinetic Labs Moon V2 and Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 63.5 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different spring (stainless steel vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are very 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 Kinetic Labs Moon V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Agile. | The Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by OFF Studio. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Kinetic Labs Moon V2 | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | - g | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 1.40 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown Hand lubed from the factory using Krytox 205g0. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs | OFF Studio |
| Manufacturer | Agile | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kinetic Labs Moon V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie 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 Kinetic Labs Moon V2 switches | Comments on Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches |
Improved V2 Version: Featuring tighter tolerances and more evenly distributed hand lubrication. The manufacturer has a team dedicated to lubricating Moon switches by hand with Krytox 205g0, so no further lubrication is needed on this switch, and they're ready to use out of the box – Kinetic Labs. | Kailhs new Black Cherry Pie with the ORIGINAL cream stem. The top and bottom housings utilize new molds that mimic a Cherry top and a JWK H1 bottom housings. |
