TTC Venus switch
The TTC Venus is a linear mechanical switch with POM top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 20.5 mm extension spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC.
Where to buy TTC Venus switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering TTC Venus 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.43 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.43 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 4.75 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| TTCswitch | CN | 53.87 USD / 90 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.60 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 4.75 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.64 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 4.75 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.64 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 5.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.65 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!
TTC Venus data sheet
| Name | TTC Venus |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | PC |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 20.5 mm extension |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | TTC |
TTC Venus sound test
TTC Venus alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the TTC Venus, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95% | Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 46/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | KTT Strawberry V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 43/62gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron North Pole linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/thermoplastic, 50/62.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Kinetic Labs Husky linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 59/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | MMD Matcha Ice Cream V3 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 1.8/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Siliworks X HMX Sonja linear, 5-pin, PA66 (with texture for scratchiness)/PA66/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | FEKER White Marble V3 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 42/47gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with POM top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the TTC Venus.