The Tecsee Amethyst and Keebz N Cables Mountain King switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs T1 Nylon), bottom housing (PC vs T1 Nylon), spring (double-extension stainless steel vs 63.5g single-stage stainless steel), bottom-out force (63 g vs 63.5 g). 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 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 Keebz N Cables Mountain King is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with T1 Nylon top housing, T1 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 63.5g single-stage stainless steel spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by clickpig. Manufactured by JWK. |
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| Name | Tecsee Amethyst | Keebz N Cables Mountain King |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | T1 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PC | T1 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | double-extension stainless steel | 63.5g single-stage 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 | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Ashkeebs | clickpig |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | JWK |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Tecsee Amethyst and Keebz N Cables Mountain King switches is exactly the same:
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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! | Introducing the KeebzNCables x clickpig Mountain King, the first switch in our KeebzNCables community collaboration series! Based off Australia's own tactile gold clickpig's notorious BBT frankenswitch, the Mountain King is a long pole tactile sporting a sharp medium/heavy strength bump, encased in a JWICK nylon T1 housing. This particular combo results in a lively sounding switch with a punchy tactile bump and a satisfyingly crisp bottom out. The Mountain Kings are a great addition for those who enjoy experimenting and tinkering with their switches, as even minor changes will result in a noticeably different experience. Spring swapping to 62g two-stage spring will result in a snappy tactile with an almost feather-light linear section post bump. Alternatively, drop in a 65g long spring for a tactile bump that bumps back. Mountain Kings come with a small amount of factory oil to increase stock performance, however do not come pre-greased, so they're ready to lube without needing to scrape out any factory lube first. |
