The Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie and Gateron Lunar Probe switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA66 vs PC), spring (20 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 mm double-stage), actuation (52 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (1.40 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by OFF Studio. Manufactured by Kailh. | The Gateron Lunar Probe is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie | Gateron Lunar Probe |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 mm double-stage |
| Actuation | 52 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.40 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | OFF Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Lunar Probe is much more widely available, but the Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie and Gateron Lunar Probe 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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Kailhs new Black Cherry Pie with the ORIGINAL cream stem. The top and bottom housings utilize new molds that mimic a Cherry top and a JWK H1 bottom housings. | No comments on Gateron Lunar Probe switches. |
