Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a and the Cherry MX2A Petal is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a tactile with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The tactile bump is 45g at 0.40mm. The 35g actuation occurs at 1.49mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 2.95mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. | The Cherry MX2A Petal is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 44g at 1.20mm. The 30g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset | Cherry MX2A Petal |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | - |
| Bottom housing | - | - |
| Stem material | - | - |
| Stem shape | Choc | standard |
| Spring | - | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 45 g | 44 g |
| Actuation | 35 g | 30 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 45 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.49 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 2.95 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | lowprokb | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Cherry MX2A Petal can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset and Cherry MX2A Petal 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!
lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset force curve | Cherry MX2A Petal force curve |
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Comments on lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset switches | Comments on Cherry MX2A Petal switches |
The Sunset Tactile Choc Switches are being dubbed as "the first truly new Choc switch in years". The switch was born from a design by LowproKB - a company that specializes in anything and everything low profile and Choc - and manufactured by Kailh, the leading company in Choc switches. Using a newly designed tactile stem and a 40g spring, the Sunset switch is able to produce a nice tactile bump, and as it comes factory lubricated, is also exceptionally smooth. | Another break with tradition sees Cherry produce an ultra-light tactile. The Cherry MX Petal is Cherry trying to move into softer, more expressive territory with a light, floral-themed tactile designed to feel meaningful but gentle while still giving you that classic Cherry experience under the fingertips. Just like its name suggests, Petal leans into a gentle, airy touch. The new internal geometry gives it a cleaner glide than the traditional reds and blacks, and the updated materials help level out the travel so the switch feels light, balanced, and surprisingly elegant. Acoustically, Petal is a soft bright light tactile. It's a cheat code for light typists who want energetic sound. It's classic cherry scratch with a slightly louder expression unless you adjust down your finger speed to match the spring. It's light, characterful and a great choice for gaming for those who don't enjoy long pole switches – ThoccExchange. MX Petal reimagines tactility as softer, more graceful, more refined. The bump is smoother than traditional tactile switches, tuned for comfort that lasts. Instead of a sharp snap, it offers a gentle, flowing press that still lands with precision. The acoustics are warm and rounded, tuned for a pleasant sound profile. Visually, it speaks in quartz-rose and viva magenta. Expressive and made to stand apart. Developed with the keyboard community, MX Petal brings a new kind of feel: tactile, but smoother – Cherry. |
