The LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g , - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (custom PAG nylon vs PC), bottom housing (mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G vs PC), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (16 mm single-stage vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (54 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.70 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 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 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 | LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | custom PAG nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | mixed MPA nylon with improved C5G | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | LICHICX | Gateron |
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 Gateron Beer can be found in 5 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!
LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
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Comments on LICHICX XCJZ / JKDK Crimson Red Silent switches | Comments on Gateron Beer 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. | 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. |
