The LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 and Kailh Cocoa switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs POM), bottom housing (PA vs PA66 (thickened injection-molded)), stem material (U2 vs POM (DuPont)), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), spring (16 mm single-stage vs stainless steel), actuation (35 g vs 45 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Kailh Cocoa is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 (thickened injection-molded) bottom housing, and POM (DuPont) stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 | Kailh Cocoa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POM |
| Bottom housing | PA | PA66 (thickened injection-molded) |
| Stem material | U2 | POM (DuPont) |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 35 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 is not available at the moment, while the Kailh Cocoa can be found in 1 stores.
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LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 sound test | Kailh Cocoa sound test |
No Kailh Cocoa sound test available. |
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No comments on LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 switches. | Kailh Cocoa Switches is featured in the popular WOBKEY Rainy75 Keyboard Pro and Crush 80 Pro series. It has a long pole stem with a POM top housing material and a PA66 bottom housing material. The Kailh Cocoa has a full body sound that harmonizes a high-pitched clack and a mid-toned creamy sound profile – Lume Keebs. |
