The SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost and SwagKeys SWK Catmint switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, partial box stem shape, - g actuation, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs Nylon), stem material (POM vs POK), spring (20 mm double-stage vs 20 mm stainless steel), bottom-out force (62 g vs 58 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 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 SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm double-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! | The SwagKeys SWK Catmint is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POK stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm stainless steel spring. The actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. |
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| Name | SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost | SwagKeys SWK Catmint |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POK |
| Stem shape | partial box | partial box |
| Spring | 20 mm double-stage | 20 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost is available at a single shop at the moment, while the SwagKeys SWK Catmint can be found in multiple 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!
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No comments on SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost switches. | Catmints are a switch with a large, high-pitched bottom out and quiet top out sound. As a dampener of sort has been added to the top – SwagKeys. |
