The pkkeys Misu and Kinetic Labs Moon V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g actuation, 63.5 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon PA66), spring (22 mm stainless steel vs stainless steel), total travel (0 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are quite 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 pkkeys Misu 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 stainless steel spring. The actuation occurs at 0mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 0mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by pkkeys. Manufactured by MEIRUN. | The Kinetic Labs Moon V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Agile. |
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| Name | pkkeys Misu | Kinetic Labs Moon V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 0 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 0 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown Hand lubed from the factory using Krytox 205g0. |
| Designer | pkkeys | Kinetic Labs |
| Manufacturer | MEIRUN | Agile |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the pkkeys Misu and Kinetic Labs Moon V2 switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Comments on pkkeys Misu switches | Comments on Kinetic Labs Moon V2 switches |
After much R&D, pkkeys is proud to introduce the Misu Linear Switch, pkkeys newest switch. Name and colorway is inspired by tiramisu, the best dessert/cake of all time! Switch is designed to be linear with aesthetic look/feel. R2, Light Factory-Lubed, all minor issues with stem legs/housing fixed R1, Recommend to lube, stem legs slightly different and misc top housing misshape (does not effect sound profile or sound difference) – pkkeys. | Improved V2 Version: Featuring tighter tolerances and more evenly distributed hand lubrication. The manufacturer has a team dedicated to lubricating Moon switches by hand with Krytox 205g0, so no further lubrication is needed on this switch, and they're ready to use out of the box – Kinetic Labs. |