The Typeplus Peacock and Gateron Khonsu switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs POM (modified)), bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs POM (modified)), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS), actuation (38 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (51 g vs 50 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Typeplus Peacock is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 51g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Typeplus. Manufactured by Typeplus. | The Gateron Khonsu is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM (modified) top housing, POM (modified) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Gateron Khonsu comes with specially tuned factory lubing. In order to prevent lube pooling, only the spring, leaf, and stem legs are precisely lubed. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Typeplus Peacock | Gateron Khonsu |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | POM (modified) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | POM (modified) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS |
| Actuation | 38 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 51 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Typeplus | Mori |
| Manufacturer | Typeplus | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Typeplus Peacock is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Khonsu can be found in multiple 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!
Typeplus Peacock sound test | Gateron Khonsu sound test |
Comments on Typeplus Peacock switches | Comments on Gateron Khonsu switches |
Typeplus Peacock switches are linear switches from Typeplus, a new switch manufacturer focused on meticulous quality inspection for every switch component. Featuring a classic Nylon housing blend with a POM stem to showcase their attention to detail, from tighter tolerances, reduced stem wobble, and a consistent keypress. Typeplus uses a "combinational manufacturing" approach by utilizing specialized manufacturers for individual components before final assembly and quality check at the Typeplus facility. By optimizing each part separately, Typeplus is able to utilize the best components from different factories to create their ideal switch – Divinikey. | The Gateron Khonsu linear switch features Gateron's best molding, improved factory lubing, and top material selections. To maintain an overall clean, solid, and clacky sound profile, designer Mori chose to make the Khonsu housing with the Sea Salt Smoothie housing mold. Paired with the classic Gateron rail bottom-out stem, the Khonsu switch has a surprisingly crispy and clacky sound. Because the Khonsu switch is rail bottom-out, Mori delivered special instructions to Gateron regarding the factory lube process: Only the leaf, spring, stem legs, the front and the back side of the stem are precisely lubed. This way, there won't be any pooling issues. Please note, the dry version also comes with a bit of lube on the stem legs and leaf to eliminate noises – Unikeys. |
