The Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) and Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (Y3X vs modified POM), spring (22 mm single-stage nickel-plated vs KOS single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 58 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 63.5 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). 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 Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and Y3X stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN. | The Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 58g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sharkeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | Y3X | modified POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated | KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 58 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed. The upper section of stem sliders is lubed only to avoid lube pooling issues. Springs are lubed with dry film. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Unikeys | Sharkeys |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin can be found in 3 stores.
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Comments on Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches | Comments on Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin switches |
The Unikeys Waves switches are one of BSUN's few rail bottom-out full travel switches. Both the stem and the housings are manufactured using BSUN's most recent moldings; The Stem wobble is minimal while smoothness is guaranteed. Each keystroke is precise and pleasant. The stem comes with the same material as the Jade Rosales switches, and the housing is fully made of POM. Such material choices make the overall sound profile medium-pitched with a medium volume. They are not as loud and clacky as HMX Snow Crash switches but not muted and dull either. Expect them to be a rail bottom-out switch that comes with the classic BSUN sound signature. To prevent the lube pooling issue, only the upper section of the stem sliders are lubed with 205g0. Stem legs and the lower section of stem sliders are dry. The lube on the stem sliders will spread evenly after use and become a thin coat that covers the sliders. Springs are lubed with dry-film. Disclaimer: As the Waves switches only come with lubed stem sliders, and the stem legs and leaf are dry, there might be some slight noise when the switches actuate (Stem legs making contact with the leaf). Applying a very thin coat of lube on either the stem legs or the leaf will help eliminating the noise – Unikeys. | Keygeek Pomkin switches are Keygeek's first full POM linear switch. Similar to most well-known full POM switches, Pomkin also comes with that classic full and thocky sound signature. With the help of the new top housing mold design, they feel smoother than most full POM switches, but the highly sought-after scratchy sound is still present when you listen to them right next to your ears – unikeys. |
