The SwagKeys SWK Catmint and Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, - g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs PC), stem material (POK vs PC), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (20 mm stainless steel vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (58 g vs 55 g), 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 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. | The Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and PC stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Designed by KeebzNCables. Manufactured by Aflion. |
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| Name | SwagKeys SWK Catmint | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POK | PC |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm stainless steel | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | unknown | unknown |
| Designer | - | KeebzNCables |
| Manufacturer | - | Aflion |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the SwagKeys SWK Catmint is much more widely available, but the Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear is also available in 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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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. | The Ice Kachang tactile was the first switch in our Shaved Ice series and inspired by a childhood favourite dessert thanks to all the Malaysians and Singaporeans in Perth. For those who are familiar with the ice kachang/ais kacang, we hope the colourway is remiscent of some of the many elements you'd find in this amazing dessert. We decided to make a linear equivalent of the Ice Kachang Tactiles by getting rid of the bump, dodgy leaf of V2, adding some more travel but still long pole and going for a transparent PC stem. The combo also adds some brightness to Aflion's signature deep sound profile – KeebzNCables. |
