WingTree Switches: The Complete Buying Guide
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WingTree is one of the more distinctive switch makers you'll come across. Where most brands chase the same smooth, thocky linear, WingTree has built its reputation on two things almost nobody else does well: textured, scratchy switches with real character, and one of the deepest tactile ranges in the hobby. They've earned the nickname "the tactile switch expert" for good reason.
This guide walks through the entire WingTree lineup, organised by how the switches actually sound and feel, so you can find the right one without reading 29 product pages. If you're new to switches in general, start with our guide to keyboard switches first, then come back.
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What Makes WingTree Different
A few things set WingTree apart from the Gaterons and Cherrys of the world:
- Textured scratchy molds. Switches like Nezuko and Yuying V2 use WingTree's own textured molds to produce a deliberate, grainy "sandy" feel and sound. This is a genuine niche — scratch is usually a defect, but WingTree refines it into a feature. Most of these also come in a dry option for buyers who want maximum texture.
- A serious tactile range. Light tactiles, medium bumps, large P-shaped bumps, short-travel tactiles — WingTree covers tactile feel more thoroughly than almost anyone.
- The Lichicx silent lineup. WingTree acquired Lichicx's patents and molds for their well-regarded silent switches, so the classic Lichicx silent feel now lives on under WingTree.
- Factory lubed, done properly. Nearly every WingTree switch ships factory lubed with a precise application designed to avoid lube pooling — smooth out of the bag, no teardown required. Prefer to do it yourself? See our guide to lubing switches.
- Studio collaborations. Many switches are tuned with design studios (Toro, Xida, Wuhai, Ruben, WJBY, XLLAB, SULAB and others), so each has its own deliberate character rather than being a rebadged stock switch.
One practical note: every WingTree switch is sold in packs of 10. A full-size board needs roughly 90–110 switches, a 75% around 80–85, and a 60% about 61–68 — so plan your quantity around your layout.
How WingTree Switches Sound: The Material Logic
WingTree's sound profiles follow the same material rules we use across our guides, so once you learn the pattern you can predict how any of their switches will sound:
- POM and LY stems with fiberglass-reinforced housings lean clacky, bright and textured — higher-pitched, more scratch, more "pop". Think Nezuko, Yuying V2, KM16.
- UPE stems with softer housings such as PA12 or PA66 without fiberglass lean thocky, deep and creamy — lower-pitched, smoother, more muted. Think Anon, Yunie, Jadeite.
If you want the full explanation of why materials produce these sounds, our linear switches guide covers it in depth. For now, the two rules above will steer you correctly through the whole WingTree range.
WingTree Linear Switches
WingTree's linear switches split cleanly into three camps: the scratchy/textured ones they're famous for, the deep thocky ones, and the balanced daily drivers.
Scratchy & textured (bright, clacky)
This is WingTree's signature territory. If you want a switch with character and grain rather than glassy smoothness, start here.
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Sound & feel |
|---|---|---|
| Nezuko | 45/55/60g | The strongest, most refined scratch in the range. POM stem + fiberglass PA66 housing = bright, sandy, crisp. The textured 4.0 mold stays WingTree-exclusive through 2026. |
| Yuying V2 | 50g | Similar textured feel to Nezuko but with a traditional PA66/POM build — softer, more balanced, less sharp. A great first scratchy switch. |
| Camellia | 48/52/58g | Grainy but refined, cleaner and more concentrated at the bottom-out. A tidied-up take on the classic Yuying Black mold. |
| G One | 42/47/55g | Crisp and clean with a slightly noticeable scratch. Close cousin to Camellia. |
Tip: Nezuko, Yuying V2, Camellia and G One all offer a dry version (lubed spring and leaf only) if you want the maximum possible scratch and texture.
Thocky & creamy (deep, smooth)
The opposite end of WingTree's range — UPE stems for a deeper, softer, more muted signature. If you like a thocky and creamy sound, these are the picks.
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Sound & feel |
|---|---|---|
| Anon | 53g | The deepest, creamiest thock in the lineup. Calm, low-pitched and controlled — for people who want a quiet, refined linear. |
| Jadeite | 50g | Poppy and creamy with a lively, energetic sound. Light 50g spring, comfortable for long sessions. |
| Yunie | 50/60g | Thocky and clean, with a light diffuser top housing for excellent RGB. A versatile all-rounder. |
| Uchi V2 | 32/43g | Cute, light and thocky, with an RGB diffuser. The 28g operating option is one of the lightest switches you'll find — great for a feather-light build. |
Balanced daily drivers
Neither aggressively scratchy nor especially deep — dependable switches for everyday typing and gaming.
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Sound & feel |
|---|---|---|
| Yuying | 55g | The classic WingTree daily driver — smooth, medium travel, pleasant all-round sound. Good for work and gaming alike. |
| VDV | 55g | Durable and unfussy, essentially the workhorse sibling to Yuying. |
| 277 | 52g | WingTree's first custom switch, tuned with WJBY Studio. A thick copper leaf kills leaf noise; precise, restrained lube. |
| KM16 | 45g | WingTree's first LY-stem switch — a slightly louder but solid, concentrated bottom-out. Very smooth out of the box. |
| KM17 | 43g | A flat, big-tipped stem gives this a thockier, slightly louder bottom-out than the Yunie-style stems. |
| Coral | 43g | Built for one thing: fast typing. A 1.4mm actuation point and short travel make it the speed-typist's pick. |
WingTree Tactile Switches
This is where WingTree really stands out. Few brands take tactile switches this seriously. If you want a bump, they have every size of it. New to tactiles? Our tactile switches guide explains how to choose.
Light tactile (Cherry Brown territory)
Subtle bumps for people who want feedback without a dramatic tactile event — similar to, or a step up from, a Cherry MX Brown.
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Sound & feel |
|---|---|---|
| Yuying Light Tactile | 58g | Small Brown-like bump with a long-pole clacky sound. The classic, approachable WingTree tactile. |
| Yuying V2 Light Tactile | 50g | The textured mold applied to a tactile — a small bump plus WingTree's signature sandy scratch. Clean and clacky. |
| Puer Tea | 48/52/58g | A slightly bigger bump than a Brown, on new fiberglass housings. Sounds excellent; a refined light tactile. |
| Torrero | 50g | Designed with Toro Studio; a distinct clacky light tactile with its own tuned sound profile. |
Medium & large bump
For people who actually want to feel the tactile event — pronounced bumps and, in some cases, very short travel.
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Sound & feel |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Apple V2 | 53g | The successor to the BSUN Golden Apple, now built by WingTree. LY stem + PEI bottom housing, medium-toned thock, and a very satisfying medium-to-large bump. |
| Qingyan | 55g | PC housing + UPE stem for super-smooth travel and a thocky lean. A smooth, deeper-sounding tactile. |
| Yunie Tactile | 60/63.5g | A large P-shaped bump that fills about three-quarters of the travel, ending in a short linear finish. Clacky rather than deep. |
| BM10 | 62g | The "golden stem" tactile — short travel, P-shaped bump, mellow thocky bottom-out from its rounded stem tip. |
| BM11 | 56g | Like BM10 but with a PC+fiberglass bottom housing and even shorter travel, giving a louder, higher-pitched thock. The punchier of the two. |
WingTree Silent Switches (Lichicx)
WingTree's silent switches come from the Lichicx line they acquired — patents, molds and all. The standout trait: unlike most silent switches that feel mushy at the bottom, the Lichicx design keeps a crisp, clean bottom-out while staying genuinely quiet. For the wider picture on quiet typing, see our guide to quiet keyboard switches.
| Switch | Type | Weight (bottom-out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Yogurt | Silent linear | 42/53g | Custom silicone-silencer stem, PC top housing with a light diffuser. Smooth and quiet with a clean bottom-out. |
| Berry Cheesecake | Silent linear | 42/53g | Same silencing approach as Yogurt, tuned by Black Cat Studio. |
| Pink Pink | Silent linear | 45g | Built on the acquired Lichicx molds — the classic Lichicx silent linear feel, straight from the source. |
| Taro | Silent tactile | 53g | A real tactile bump with silicone dampening — feedback without the noise. Ideal if you love tactiles but need quiet. |
| Yamatake | Silent tactile | 42/53g | A small tactile bump with the signature crispy-not-mushy silent bottom-out. |
WingTree Magnetic / Hall Effect
For magnetic gaming boards, WingTree makes a single dedicated switch:
| Switch | Weight (bottom-out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yuci HE | 55g | A Hall effect magnetic switch with an extremely fast rapid trigger and adjustable actuation, compatible with mainstream HE magnetic PCBs. Also tuned for better acoustics than most HE switches. |
Note that magnetic switches only work in boards built for them — see our guide on Hall effect switch compatibility before buying.
Which WingTree Switch Should You Buy?
Quick recommendations by what you're after:
- Maximum scratch and character: Nezuko (dry version).
- Your first textured switch: Yuying V2 — the balanced, easy-to-enjoy option.
- Deep, quiet, creamy thock: Anon.
- All-round daily linear: Yuying or Yunie.
- Fast-typing / gaming linear: Coral (1.4mm actuation) or the light Uchi V2.
- Light tactile, Brown-style: Puer Tea or Yuying Light Tactile.
- Big satisfying tactile bump: Golden Apple V2.
- Quiet office typing: Silent Yogurt (linear) or Taro (tactile).
- Magnetic gaming board: Yuci HE.
Still deciding between linear, tactile and silent in general? Our switch types guide will help you narrow it down before you pick a specific WingTree model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are WingTree switches good?
Yes — particularly if you want something with character. WingTree is best known for its refined scratchy/textured switches and an unusually deep tactile range, all factory lubed to a high standard. They're a strong choice for enthusiasts who find mainstream switches a bit sterile.
What does "factory lubed" mean on a WingTree switch?
WingTree applies a thin, precise coat of lube to the stem legs and sliders, plus the spring and leaf, while deliberately keeping lube away from the bottom housing and stem pole to prevent pooling. The result is a switch that's smooth straight out of the bag without any risk of over-lubing.
What is the difference between a WingTree "dry" and factory-lubed switch?
On textured switches like Nezuko and Yuying V2, the dry version has only the spring and leaf lubed — the stem and housing are left untouched to preserve the maximum amount of scratch and sandy feedback. Choose dry if texture is the point; choose factory-lubed if you want it smoother and more consistent.
Are WingTree switches compatible with my keyboard?
All WingTree MX-style switches use the standard Cherry MX stem and fit any MX-compatible hot-swap or solderable board. The one exception is the Yuci HE, which is a magnetic switch and only works in Hall effect boards. If your board is hot-swappable, changing switches takes minutes — see how to change keyboard switches.
How many WingTree switches do I need?
WingTree switches come in packs of 10. As a rough guide: a 60% board needs about 61–68 switches, a 75% around 80–85, and a full-size 100% roughly 104–110. Buy a little extra to cover spares.