The LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 and Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs Nylon), bottom housing (PA vs Nylon), stem material (U2 vs POM), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), actuation (35 g vs 50 g). 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 LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, PA bottom housing, and U2 stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a 16 mm single-stage spring. The 35g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by LICHICX. | The Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA | Nylon |
| Stem material | U2 | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | - |
| Actuation | 35 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 and Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow switches is exactly the same:
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LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 sound test | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow sound test |
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