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The Wingtree Golden Apple V2 and BSUN Ocean switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, LY stem material, standard stem shape, - spring, - g , - mm , 3.30 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PEI vs Nylon), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 57 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm). 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 Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PEI bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Bust Down. Manufactured by Wingtree. | The BSUN Ocean is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Sparkly top housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Wingtree Golden Apple V2 | BSUN Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PEI | Nylon |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 57 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Bust Down | - |
| Manufacturer | Wingtree | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is much more widely available, but the BSUN Ocean 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!
Wingtree Golden Apple V2 sound test | BSUN Ocean sound test |
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The Golden Apple V2 switch is the successor to the BSUN Golden Apple tactile switch. This time, they are manufactured by Wingtree - the tactile switch expert. Similar to V1, the V2 also comes with a PEI bottom housing. It gives the switch a vibrant golden color, hence the name golden apple. This is also the first time that Wingtree uses the LY stem on a switch. Overall, the Golden Apple V2 switches are medium toned thocky sounding, and the medium to large tactile bump is super satisfying to type with – Unikeys. | The BSUN Ocean tactile switches are a top-tier choice for keyboard enthusiasts seeking a crisp tactile feel paired with a distinctive sound profile. These switches blend innovative materials with a thoughtfully engineered design that delivers both performance and style. Similar to the Gateron Type R, these switches offer a purely tactile typing feel with no linear travel – Monacokeys. |
