BSUN Strawberry Cheesecake R2
BSUN Strawberry Cheesecake R2: a 40g factory-lubed tactile switch with POK housing, LY stem and a refined Round 2 build. Specs, feel and where to buy.
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Quick Summary
The BSUN Strawberry Cheesecake R2 is a light, factory-lubed tactile switch built around a POK housing and an LY stem, with a 40g actuation and a soft, rounded bump. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone who wants gentle tactility without the harshness of a sharp peak, and at this price, it’s one of the better budget tactiles you can drop into a board stock. Best suited to typists who like a subtle nudge and a warm, muted sound.
Specs and Feel
This is a mild tactile, not a punchy one. The bump is rounded and arrives early in the stroke, giving you clear feedback to actuate against without a heavy wall to push through. At 40g actuation and 48g bottom-out, the force curve stays light and consistent, so long typing sessions don’t fatigue your fingers. Travel is a slightly shortened 2.0mm pre-travel and 3.8mm total, which keeps the keypress feeling brisk rather than mushy.
The POK housing and LY stem combination is the real story here. POK runs smooth and tends toward a deeper, more muted acoustic than nylon or PC, and the R2’s tighter mold keeps stem wobble in check. There’s a little movement, but nothing distracting. The factory lube is applied cleanly, so scratch is minimal and the bump stays creamy through the stroke. Sound is warm and low, with the refined springs and new leaf keeping spring crunch and leaf ping well suppressed.
Tuning
You really don’t need to do anything. The factory lube is well-judged and the springs are powder-treated, so out of the box these are quiet and smooth. If you’re a tinkerer, a careful hand-lube of the springs can chase the last bit of noise, but films are unnecessary given the tight POK tolerances.
Verdict
Pick it up. The Strawberry Cheesecake R2 is a refined, soft tactile that performs above its budget price, and the Round 2 changes meaningfully clean up the sound. If you want a sharp, aggressive bump, look elsewhere. For a smooth, light, set-and-forget tactile that’s pleasant to type on stock, this is an easy buy.
Frequently asked
Is the Strawberry Cheesecake R2 a strong or light tactile switch?
It's a light, rounded tactile. With a 40g actuation and a gentle bump, it reads as a soft tactile rather than a sharp, aggressive one, closer to a mild typing nudge than a pronounced peak.
Does the R2 need lubing or filming out of the box?
No. It ships factory-lubed on the stem rails, sliders and legs, with dry powder on the springs, and the POK housing keeps tolerances tight. Most people can run it stock; hand-lubing is optional fine-tuning, not a fix.
What changed between Round 1 and Round 2?
R2 refines the recipe with improved factory lube, new springs to cut spring noise, a revised housing mold for better tolerances, and a new leaf that reduces leaf ping.
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