The XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange and Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, PC bottom housing, however, they come with different stem material (POM+TPU vs POM), stem shape (standard vs partial box), spring (18 mm vs 20 mm silver-plated), actuation (43 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (1.30 mm vs 1.70 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM+TPU stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.30mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by KTT. | The Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm silver-plated spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.70mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Ainbell. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | PC |
| Stem material | POM+TPU | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | partial box |
| Spring | 18 mm | 20 mm silver-plated |
| Actuation | 43 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 45 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.30 mm | 1.70 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XCJZ | Ainbell |
| Manufacturer | KTT | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange and Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches is exactly the same:
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XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange sound test | Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart sound test |
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Comments on XCJZ x KTT Ice Orange switches | Comments on Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches |
Well, we thought we wouldn't see a resurgence of XCJZ, but turns out retirement doesn't last long if you design some of the best silent switches in the world. Using XCJZ's latest moulds to make this silent linear in partnership with KTT, this is the Ice Orange. Smooth, slight scratch silent linear with no mushiness at all. Really pleasant and mid weight unlike a lot of silent linears which lean to the lighter side of the weight spectrum. Nicely done XCJZ and welcome back! – Thocc Exchange. | No comments on Kailh x Ainbell Ocean Heart switches. |
