The Wingtree Golden Apple V2 and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PEI vs PC), stem material (LY vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.40 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 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 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 | Wingtree Golden Apple V2 | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PEI | PC |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.40 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 | Gateron |
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 Gateron Beer is also available in some 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 force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No Wingtree Golden Apple V2 force curve available. |
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Comments on Wingtree Golden Apple V2 switches | Comments on Gateron Beer switches |
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. | 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. |
