The MMD Princess Tactile V4 and BSUN Golden Apple switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, LY stem material, standard stem shape, - g , 60 g bottom-out force, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs PEI), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.30 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 MMD Princess Tactile V4 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20.4 mm extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by MMD. | The BSUN Golden Apple is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PEI bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wish Bone. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | MMD Princess Tactile V4 | BSUN Golden Apple |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PEI |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20.4 mm extended | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Wish Bone |
| Manufacturer | MMD | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Golden Apple is not available at the moment, while the MMD Princess Tactile V4 can be found in 3 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 MMD Princess Tactile V4 switches | Comments on BSUN Golden Apple switches |
Medium-to-Heavy Tactility with a very nice rounded bump! MMD Princess V4 are the latest version of the MMD Princess switches. The switches now come with PC bottom housing for even more thock and LED diffuser for better illumination. The latest molds have further improved the tolerances reduced stem wobble. As usual with good factory lubing and the well-known pleasant typing feel – these switches are still our favorites! – MonacoKeys. | The BSUN Golden Apple switch is the first switch that uses the PEI material. PEI is a high-performance plastic known for its high-temperature resistance, mechanical strength, and electrical insulation properties. When used on a keyboard switch, it not only shows a beautiful golden color, but also provides a firm bottom-out feel and a thocky sound profile – Unikeys. |
