The LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent and GAZZEW Boba U4 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g , 45 g actuation, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (custom PAG nylon vs proprietary Gazzew blend), bottom housing (mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G vs proprietary Gazzew blend), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (16 mm single-stage vs 14 mm stainless seel), bottom-out force (54 g vs 62 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 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 LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with custom PAG nylon top housing, mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 16 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 54g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Manufactured by LICHICX. | The GAZZEW Boba U4 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 14 mm stainless seel spring. The operating force is 45g. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gazzew. Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent | GAZZEW Boba U4 |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | custom PAG nylon | proprietary Gazzew blend |
| Bottom housing | mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G | proprietary Gazzew blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | 14 mm stainless seel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 62 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly factory lubed |
| Designer | - | Gazzew |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent is not available at the moment, while the GAZZEW Boba U4 can be found in 2 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent and GAZZEW Boba U4 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!
Comments on LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent switches | Comments on GAZZEW Boba U4 switches |
XCJZ Crimson Red is a new silent tactile that utilises LICHICX’s unique silencing mechanism. It is essentially the silent tactile equivalent of XCJZ Lucy, the current meta for silent linear for it’s minimal mushiness on bottom out. There’s still some mushiness present, but it is still far better than some of its predecessors in the silent switch category – KeebzNCables. | The Gazzew Boba U4 Switch combines a smooth tactile feeling with a silent sound – keygem. |
