The Tbcats Studio Cloud Water V2 linear and Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g actuation, 55 g bottom-out force, - mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA666 vs Nylon), bottom housing (Nylon PA666 vs Nylon), stem material (HPE vs UMPWPE), spring (22 mm long vs 19.5 mm single-stage). That said, they are quite 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 Tbcats Studio Cloud Water V2 linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA666 top housing, Nylon PA666 bottom housing, and HPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm long spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Tbcats. | The Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and UMPWPE stem (standard shape). It features a 19.5 mm single-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Silicone inserts in the bottom housing act as switch films to improve the sound and feel. No factory lubing. Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Tbcats Studio Cloud Water V2 linear | Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA666 | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA666 | Nylon |
| Stem material | HPE | UMPWPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm long | 19.5 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | Tbcats | Swagkeys |
| Manufacturer | - | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Tbcats Studio Cloud Water V2 linear is not available at the moment, while the Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx can be found in 1 stores.
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Tbcats Studio Cloud Water V2 linear sound test | Swagkeys x Gateron Onyx sound test |
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The Tbcats Cloud Water linear (blue stem) & tactile (white stem) switches from Tbcats are very smooth out of the box and do not require further lubrication for use (they are pre lubed as of Version 2) – Kinetic Labs. | Onyx switches are the newest collaboration switch between Swagkeys and Gateron. They are full travel linears that utilize the custom designed molds that have silicone inserts in the bottom housing that act as switch films to improve the sound and feel of the switch. It is similar to the previous SW x Gateron Deeping switch with improved factory lubing and a new stem material that produces a different sound signature. Once lubed (either manually or factory lubed) these are smooth linears with a medium weight spring and a nice loud sound profile. They are available in both unlubed and factory lubed options – Bowl Keyboards. |
