The Wingtree Golden Apple V2 and Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, - spring, - g , 53 g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PEI vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (LY vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), pre-travel (2.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Wingtree Golden Apple V2 | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PEI | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 53 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.80 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! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed. |
| Designer | Bust Down | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | Wingtree | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 is much more widely available, but the Wingtree Golden Apple V2 is also available in several stores.
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Comments on Wingtree Golden Apple V2 switches | Comments on Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 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. | The Waverider V2 tactile switch is the successor to the classic KTT Waverider tactile switch that was released back in 2023. The new Waverider V2 tactile switch is now manufactured by HMX using their super-popular tactile designs. They come with a P tactile bump and a slightly longer than usual 3.8mm travel distance. This design pays tribute to the V1, which also had a large P and close to D tactile bump and slightly longer travel. Overall, the Waverider V2 switches are clacky, crisp, and clean to type on – Unikeys. |
