The LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 and SWK Cheddar 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 POK), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs partial dust-proof), spring (16 mm single-stage vs 20mm), actuation (35 g vs 50 g). That said, they are not too 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 SWK Cheddar is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (partial dust-proof shape). It features a 20mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by SwagKeys. |
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| Name | LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 | SWK Cheddar |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA | Nylon |
| Stem material | U2 | POK |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | partial dust-proof |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | 20mm |
| 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 | - | SwagKeys |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | - |
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 SWK Cheddar switches is exactly the same:
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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!
LICHICX Heavy Duty Torch V2 sound test | SWK Cheddar sound test |
