Quick answer
Choose the Blue Glitter set if you want the lower-cost 90-piece option with a transparent, glitter-finished housing. Choose the Star Amber set if you prefer the amber variant and can plan around its pre-sale status and higher catalog price.
What actually separates these two sets
On the supplied catalog facts, both switches share the same core build: a dual-rail guide system for stem stability, a hi-fi linear feel tuned for smooth actuation, and custom-build-friendly compatibility. The visible differences are the finish and the buying terms, not the underlying switch architecture.
That matters because you are not choosing between two different switch technologies. You are choosing a look, a price point, and a purchase timeline. If you were hoping for a spec-by-spec breakdown of spring weight or actuation force, the catalog does not publish those numbers for either set, so treat weight and sound as things to judge from the shared hi-fi linear description rather than from a published figure.
The glitter finish trade-off
The Blue Glitter set uses a transparent housing with shimmering glitter, which reads as a display piece under lighting. The catch is that a glitter housing draws the eye to the switch itself, so it rewards builds with visible switches or a clear top plate and can look busy in a closed, opaque case.
Star Amber is listed with the same sparkling blue shell description in the catalog, so the finish language overlaps. Do not assume the amber name means a different housing color until you confirm the variant with the store; the honest reading of the supplied facts is that the two listings share the same shell description, and the names distinguish the sets.
Price and availability are the real decision points
The Blue Glitter set is listed at USD 71.91 against a catalog comparison price of USD 115.99. The Star Amber set is listed at USD 92.47 against USD 135.99, and it is marked pre-sale. That pre-sale label is the detail most likely to affect your build schedule, because it means you may be ordering ahead of stock rather than shipping from a shelf.
Both sets come as 90-piece packs, which suits a compact or 75% build with spares but will not cover a full-size board in one box. Plan your count before you order, and if you are building a large board, budget for a second set rather than assuming 90 pieces is enough.
Trade-offs to weigh before you order
- Look versus subtlety: The glitter housing is a visual feature, so pick it when the switches will be seen. If you want a quiet, understated interior, neither listing gives you a plain opaque housing, so consider whether visible sparkle fits your case. Decide whether the switches are display or hidden before choosing.
- Price versus patience: Blue Glitter is the cheaper set at USD 71.91; Star Amber is USD 92.47 and marked pre-sale. If your build can wait, the amber set is viable; if you need parts now, the blue set is the safer order. Check the pre-sale note on Star Amber against your build date.
- Count versus board size: Both sets are 90 pieces. Count your board's switch positions plus spares before ordering, and buy a second set for full-size layouts rather than running short mid-build. Confirm your switch count before checkout.
Product facts at a glance
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Dual-Rail Hi-Fi Linear Switch (90PCS/Blue Glitter): Transparent housing with shimmering glitter, sold as a 90-piece set at USD 71.91. The lower catalog price and in-stock-style listing make this the easier set to plan a build around if you want the glitter look.
Dual-Rail Hi-Fi Linear Switch (90PCS/Blue Glitter)
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Dual-Rail Hi-Fi Linear Switch (90PCS/Star Amber)(Pre-sale): Listed as a pre-sale 90-piece set at USD 92.47 with the same dual-rail, hi-fi linear description. The pre-sale status and higher price mean you should confirm timing before committing if your build has a deadline.
Dual-Rail Hi-Fi Linear Switch (90PCS/Star Amber)(Pre-sale)
Which set fits your build
Best for
- Builders who want the lower-priced 90-piece dual-rail linear set and a glitter finish
- Compact or 75% builds where 90 switches cover the board with spares
- Shoppers who need to order now rather than wait on a pre-sale
Not for
- Full-size boards that need more than 90 switches in one order
- Builders who need published spring weight or actuation force figures before buying
- Anyone who needs the amber variant delivered immediately while it is still pre-sale