Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset is a and the Gateron Mini i 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 Gateron Mini i is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm dual-stage spring. The tactile bump is 50g at 0.50mm. The 40g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset | Gateron Mini i |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | - | Nylon |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | Choc | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm dual-stage |
| Tactile force | 45 g | 50 g |
| Actuation | 35 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.49 mm | 1.40 mm |
| Total travel | 2.95 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | lowprokb | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
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 Gateron Mini i can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset and Gateron Mini i 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 | Gateron Mini i force curve |
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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. | The Gateron Mini i tactile switch is a new tactile addition from Gateron lineup! Designed with office use in mind, the Mini i features a tactile bump and 22 mm double-staged spring – Deskhero. A light tactile switch with a long spring, specifically designed for office use. The light bump, mid weighted actuation force, and long spring providing a long rebound makes this switch well suited to long typing sessions without fatiguing you – StacksKB. |
