Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switch
The Chosfox&Outemu Yichu is a silent linear mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, bottom housing, and stem (dust-proof). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Chosfox. Manufactured by Outemu.

Where to buy Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosfox | CN | 2.38 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.24 USD | buy |
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!
Chosfox&Outemu Yichu data sheet
| Name | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | |
| Stem | dust-proof |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Chosfox |
| Manufacturer | Outemu |
Chosfox&Outemu Yichu alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Chosfox&Outemu Yichu, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88% | Silent Alpaca V2 silent linear, 5-pin, //, 62/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | HMX Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PA12/PC/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Lichicx Yogurt silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM (with silicone silencer), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | XCJZ Lucy Silent Linear V2 silent linear, 5-pin, MPC/MPA/POM with silicone silencer, 44/55gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear, 5-pin, nylon/nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | XCJZ x JKDK Butterfly silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM+TPU, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Lichicx Gentle V2 silent linear, 5-pin, POK/Nylon PA66/POM + silicone dampener, 49/58gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight silent linear, 5-pin, //, 35/35gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Cherry MX Northern Light silent linear, 5-pin, //, 45/99.9gF, 1.6/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | WingTree x Lichicx Pink Pink silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | KTT Silent Blue silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM+TPE, 43/55gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA66 top housing, bottom housing, and stem (dust-proof). The 42g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Chosfox&Outemu Yichu.