The MMD Princess Tactile V4 and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, PC bottom housing, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (LY vs POM), spring (20.4 mm extended vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (48 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | MMD Princess Tactile V4 | Gateron Beer |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20.4 mm extended | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 48 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | MMD | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Beer is much more widely available, but the MMD Princess Tactile V4 is also available in 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!
MMD Princess Tactile V4 force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No MMD Princess Tactile V4 force curve available. |
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Comments on MMD Princess Tactile V4 switches | Comments on Gateron Beer 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. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
