The Tecsee Amethyst and DK Creamery - Birthday Cake switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PC vs Nylon), spring (double-extension stainless steel vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (63 g vs 63.5 g). That said, they are very 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 Tecsee Amethyst is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a double-extension stainless steel spring. The bottom-out weight is 63g. No factory lubing. Designed by Ashkeebs. Manufactured by Tecsee. | The DK Creamery - Birthday Cake is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Mixed color stem. Factory lubing? Yes! |
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| Name | Tecsee Amethyst | DK Creamery - Birthday Cake |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PC | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | double-extension stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63 g | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Ashkeebs | - |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the DK Creamery - Birthday Cake is not available at the moment, while the Tecsee Amethyst can be found in 1 stores.
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Ashkeebs’ tactile switch debut, the Amethyst switches, are featuring PC opaque housing with the Ashkeebs logo on the top housing, POM long-pole stem, and double-extension spring for an even, snappy keypress! | In celebration of our 3rd anniversary, we’d like to present DK Creamery – Birthday Cake! These striking light tactiles feature creamy white housings and 5 vibrant sprinkle-colored stems. Inside we’ve paired a well-rounded short tactile bump with minimal pre-travel to provide a gentle and satisfying tactility. The switches also boast the classic combination of polycarbonate top housings, nylon bottom housings, and POM stems to further elevate the typing experience! – Dangkeebs. |
