KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switch
The KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is a linear mechanical switch with proprietary KTT blend top housing, POK bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). It features a 18 mm stainless steel spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KTT.
Where to buy KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering KTT Vanilla Ice Cream 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 | 4.37 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.44 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 6.65 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 10.26 USD / 18 pcs | 0.57 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 3.80 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 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!
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream force curve
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream data sheet
| Name | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary KTT blend |
| Bottom housing | POK |
| Stem | POK standard |
| Spring | 18 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KTT |
| Manufacturer | unknown |
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | HMX Macchiato V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/P2 Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX YG Macchiato linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Akko Mirror linear, 5-pin, PA12/Nylon/POK, 37/42gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Durock Mocha Silk linear, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 48/56gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh Calligraphy linear, 5-pin, LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)/LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)/MF (melamine formaldehyde), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | XCJZ Chocolate Ball Bearing linear, 5-pin, PC/POM/POM, 38/50gF, 1.6/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keylist Kitty linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/HPE, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Xinhai (light) linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/Nylon/POM, 37/45gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with proprietary KTT blend top housing, POK bottom housing, and POK stem (standard). The 43g actuation occuring at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream.