Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switch
The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage spring. The tactile bump is 45g. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Outva x Nuphy. Manufactured by Gateron.
Where to buy Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Azure Dragon V4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 4.74 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.47 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 4.64 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.46 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 4.28 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.58 USD | buy | |
| RGBKeys | NL | 91.76 EUR / 30 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 3.55 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 8.82 USD / 18 pcs | 0.49 USD | sold out | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 25.94 AUD / 35 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.53 USD | sold out |
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!
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 data sheet
| Name | Gateron Azure Dragon V4 |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS double-stage |
| Tactile force | 45 g |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Outva x Nuphy |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 sound test
Comments on Gateron Azure Dragon V4 switches
The Gateron Azure Dragon V4 tactile switch comes with a large tactile bump and a super short pre-travel. It uses the same stem as the Gateron Type R tactile switch. That being said, Azure Dragon V4 and Type R switches have a very similar tactile feeling. The only difference between Type R and Azure Dragon V4 is the top housing material. Azure Dragon's PC top housing makes them sound clackier than Type R – Unikeys.
Gateron Azure Dragon V4 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Azure Dragon V4, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron Jupiter Brown tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 35/55gF, 2.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA/POM, 40/55gF, 1.9/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Durock Koala tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 42/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/67gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 2.2/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/69gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 45g. The 55g actuation occuring at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out being at around 3mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Azure Dragon V4.