Zeal Zealios V2 (67g) vs Gazzew Boba U4T (62g)
Both are tactile switches, so this comes down to weight, smoothness and sound. The Gazzew Boba U4T (62g) is lighter (55gf vs 60gf).
| Zeal Zealios V2 (67g) | Gazzew Boba U4T (62g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Actuation force | 60 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 67 gf | 62 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.9 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Mount | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No | Light |
| Stem | Purple (proprietary) | POM (long pole) |
| Sound | Fairly quiet and clean, not a loud switch, with a moderate clack on bottom-out. | Loud, thocky and poppy with a sharp clack off the long-pole bottom-out. |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
Whichever wins, put it in something worth building.
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