The AEBoards Naevy R1.5 and GAZZEW Boba U4T switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs proprietary GAZZEW blend), bottom housing (Nylon vs proprietary GAZZEW blend), stem material (MPE vs POM), spring (stainless steel vs 17.5 mm stainless steel), bottom-out force (58 g vs 62 g). 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 AEBoards Naevy R1.5 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and MPE stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The bottom-out weight is 58g. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Aeryxz of AEBoards. | The GAZZEW Boba U4T is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary GAZZEW blend top housing, proprietary GAZZEW blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 17.5 mm stainless steel spring. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gazzew. Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | AEBoards Naevy R1.5 | GAZZEW Boba U4T |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | proprietary GAZZEW blend |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | proprietary GAZZEW blend |
| Stem material | MPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 17.5 mm stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 62 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly factory lubed |
| Designer | Aeryxz of AEBoards | Gazzew |
| Manufacturer | - | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the AEBoards Naevy R1.5 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the GAZZEW Boba U4T can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering AEBoards Naevy R1.5 and GAZZEW Boba U4T switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
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From AEBoards come revision 1.5 of the Naevy tactile switches! These improve over the previous iteration by factory-lubing the springs, and the introduction of the proprietary Mixed PE stems. | The GAZZEW Boba U4T is one of the best tactile Switches you can currently get for your mechanical keyboard. It combines a smooth tactile feeling with a deep thocky sound profile. These housings are GAZZEW's new proprietary plastic blend that is softer and smoother than nylon, resulting in an excellent thocky sound profile – keygem. |
