DUROCK T1 Tactile Keyboard Switches, 5 Pins T1 Clear Tactile Switches for Mechanical Keyboards, 67g Mechanical Key Switches with Unique Tactile Keyswitch (Clear T1, 110pcs)

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Additionally, I perceived a ‘sharper’ tactility compared to the Boba U4. The Shrimp’s tactility feels heavier which I slightly prefer. Although, even when trying them out side-by-side, they feel very similar. Overall, I highly recommend these to anyone looking for a consistently smooth switch. Top stuff from Outemu here. I’m impressed. Don’t pull too hard! When removing your switches from a hotswap board, sometimes the plate will be extremely tight. Using excessive force to pull on these switches may cause irreparable damage to your switches, including completely broken switch tops. 14. Tools + Accessories Tools You Might Need: For those who prefer a smooth switch for typing or gaming, linears are a no nonsense switch built for speed and satisfaction. Linears tend to be a solid choice in pre-built keyboards, with spring weight being the main deciding factor.

The housing design allows the important components to be contained, and the stem shape prevents debris from entering the housing as well. Off-centre keypresses are still smooth, but some switches feel inconsistent; this is especially true when pressed slowly. It isn’t particularly noticeable during normal typing though. The Wuque Studio Brown switch, manufactured by Haimu, bears a lot of resemblance to the Akko V3 Cream Blue Switches. They have a similar feature set, which may indicate that a new breed of switch has emerged as of late, or perhaps this is now the new standard. If that’s the case, then I definitely like where the budget switch market is headed. Moreover, since these are smoother switches, they have been a lot more pleasant to game on, especially for longer periods. It’s not a huge difference compared to the Zealio V1s, but it’s a lovely change I’m happy to take.

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If you wish to modify the sound and feel of your switches, two modifications are the Bearing Mod and the Trampoline Mod. Nylon is a softer plastic which helps with sound dampening but may not be the smoothest option available. Switches from Cherry tend to be full nylon construction, while other brands might more commonly use Nylon for bottom housings. Competition is good. We choose with our wallets, and our wallets have spoken: there’s more to Cherry MX switches than just Cherry MX brand. – Gateron

Very little is known about Haimu, but a few distinguishing features include a notched stem, HM-#### identifiers, and holes between the 3 plastic legs of the bottom housing. – Meirun Other recent notable BSUN Panda switches are the POM Glacier and Ethereal Panda tactiles by Alphakeys, and the Dusk Panda linear and tactile switches. – Tecsee Tecsee switches, TTC Bluish White, SP Star Meteor White The combination of its relative smoothness, soft bottom-out feel and excellent weighting meant that this was extremely comfortable for gaming. Kailh still continues to innovate with their symmetrical housings featuring round stems, which are impervious to Cherry keycap interference. – Kailh BoxOn-centre keypresses are extremely smooth. It’s by far the smoothest MX based tactile switch I’ve used. It’s honestly awesome. While we know Tecsee and BSUN used to have some sort of reltionship, the nature and current state of this relationship is unclear.

A “ P-bump” will have a moderately sized bump and is followed by noticeable linear travel. A “ D-bump” will have a much larger bump, but may also mean it actuates past the usual 2mm point. Whilst it’s not the most tactile MX style switch out there, the tactility starts at the top of the travel making them very easy to predict (no need to “pre-load” the switch partway through if you’re the type to do that). In a very quiet room, the first thing I noticed was the pinging of the springs. It’s subtle, but audible enough that it may annoy some people. As for me? I didn’t mind it.

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So what makes a tactile bump? In subjective terms there is how big or strong the bump feels, or maybe how sharp, and sometimes described in shapes like D or P. Kailh Box springs tend to be linear springs, and are longer than a typical MX spring, but smaller in diameter. As a result, regular springs will be too unstable within the Kailh Box housing, and Kailh box springs will be too narrow for traditional MX style switches. “Multi-Stage” Springs (on Springs on Springs)

Off-centre keypresses are also smooth, though some switches do show hints of scratchiness here and there, especially with the switch installed in my “M” key which happens to be the scratchiest switch on my board. Though, the rest are very smooth. If you wish to remove your switches from your keyboard for modication or replacement, the method you use will depend on the type of keyboard you have: soldered or hotswap. Desoldering TTC, another lesser known mechanical switch brand in the West, but a growing presence and worthy option. TTC is actually also a large manufacturer of mouse switches like many others on this list. Speaking of Pandas, popular and growing gaming brand Glorious PC Gaming Race has entered the arena with its own tactile switch known as the Glorious Holy Panda. The GP housing is supposedly identical to the lost Invyr molds, but with improved materials and a custom Halo-style tactile stem.First let’s take a look at the different types of switches, and how you might go about choosing one… Type Reds are typically recommended as the “best for gaming” due to the speed and smoothness of the keypress. Blues When removing switches from your keyboard, it is much like removing switches from a de-soldered board. All you need is a handy switch puller. An Ergo Clear switch is an example of a spring-swap, replacing the heavy spring of an MX Clear with a lighter, more comfortable spring. If you have a hotswap board with linear Red switches, and wish to make them heavier, consider purchasing a new set of springs instead of a new set of switches. Stem Swap