Description
This is the second switch tester set released mainly after 2022.
Key switch list
No | Switch name | specification | Bite comment |
1 | Akko Jelly Blue | Type: Tactile Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3 mm Tactile force: 60gf ± 5gf |
A tactile switch with a light blue, translucent housing. |
2 | Akko Jelly Pink | Type: Linear travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 45gf ± 5gf |
A cute linear switch with a light pink color. The actuation point is set to 1.9 mm, which is rather shallow. The stem has a BOX structure and is suitable for applications such as modifier keys that are kept pressed. |
3 | Akko Jelly White | Type: Linear travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 35gf ± 5gf |
Semi-transparent linear switch. The actuation is 35gf, which is a fairly light category. Please compare it with the lubricated one. |
4 | Akko Jelly White --Lubed | Type: Linear Travel: 4.0 ± 0.3mm Actuation : 35gf ± 5gf |
Semi-transparent linear switch. |
5 | Akko Lavender Purple --Lubed | Type: Tactile Travel: 4.0 ± 0.5mm Tactile force: 50gf ± 5gf |
A tactile switch with an eye-catching bright purple color. |
6 | Akko Matcha Green --Lubed | Type: Linear Travel: 4.0 --0.3mm Actuation: 50gf ± 5gf |
As the name suggests, a green linear switch like matcha. |
7 | Azure Dragon Switch (Not lubricated) | Type: Tactile Travel: 4.0mm Tactile Force: 63gf |
A tactile switch featuring a purple bottom and a translucent blue top housing. |
8 | Bouquet Switch |
Type: Tactile Travel: Approximately 3.4mm |
A slightly pinkish tactile switch reminiscent of white petals. |
9 | Durock POM Linear Piano --Lubed |
Type: Linear travel: 4mm |
A switch with a chic impression due to the combination of glossy black and white like a piano. Durock's linear switch features a smooth stroke, but this switch is especially smooth. The lubricated Lubed version is one step higher in overall smoothness, lower bottoming noise, and even a small spring-sounding noise. |
10 | Durock POM Linear Piano --Unlubed | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: Private Bottom out: 63.5 g f |
An unlubricated version of the Durock POM Linear Piano. First, compare it with the lubricated version. If possible, try lubricating yourself and see which one is better and whether the effect is commensurate with the working time. |
11 | Durock POM T1 Sunflower --Lubed | Type: Tactile Travel: Approximately 3.4mm Tactile Force: Approximately 70gf |
As the name of Sunflower, the bright yellow stem is an impressive switch. It has a sharp and strong tactile feel that is characteristic of the T1 series, but the POM housing adds smoothness and gives it a slightly new feel that is different from the normal T1. The lubricated Lubed version is slightly lubricated so as not to reduce the tactile feeling, but it is definitely effective, so please compare it. |
12 | Durock POM T1 Sunflower --Unlubed | Type: Linear travel: 3.6 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 50 ± 10gf |
An unlubricated version of the Durock POM T1 Sunflower. First, compare it with the lubricated version. If possible, try lubricating yourself and see which one is better and whether the effect is commensurate with the working time. |
13 | Durock Silent Linear Dolphin | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.8 ± 0.6mm Actuation: 45 ± 10gf |
A switch with a refreshing impression of a bright blue combination with a clear housing. Quietness is achieved by a unique method of attaching the silicon ring to the side rail of the stem. The bottoming sound and return sound have been reduced while maintaining the smooth feel of a Durock linear switch. |
14 | Feker Holy Panda --Factory Lubed | Type: Tactile Travel: Private Tactile Force: Private | A switch that imitates the famous custom switch Holy Panda. Since the characteristics of HolyPanda are inherited as they are, the keying sound of the stem hitting the bottom housing is characteristic. I want you to put on a keycap and hit the keys to experience the feeling of hitting the keys. |
15 | Gateron blizzard Tactile switches | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.4mm Tactile Force: Approximately 60gf |
A linear switch with a pure white stem and a gray housing. |
16 | Gateron Box CJ Linear Switches | Type: Linear travel: 3.4mm Actuation: Approximately 45gf |
A linear switch featuring a dark blue color and a box-shaped stem. |
17 |
Gateron BOX Ink Black Switch | Type: Linear travel: 3.4mm Actuation: Approximately 60gf |
A linear switch featuring a black translucent housing and a box-shaped stem. As with the Box CJ switch, the actuation point (the point where the switch operates) is 1.2 mm, so be careful. The minor difference from the CJ switch is that the spring is black-plated. (CJ switch is gold plated) |
18 | Gateron BOX Ink Pink Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.4mm Actuation: Approximately 50gf |
A linear switch featuring a pale translucent pink housing and a box-shaped stem. As with the Box CJ switch, the actuation point (the point where the switch operates) is 1.2 mm, so be careful. The minor difference from the Box Ink Black switch is that the spring length is slightly shorter. |
19 | Gateron Oil King Linear Switches | Type: Linear travel: 4.0mm Actuation: Private |
A linear switch featuring a black body and exciting naming, which is rare nowadays with many colorful switches. |
20 | Green snake switch | Type: Linear Travel: Private Actuation: Private | A linear switch with a combination of dark green and light green that is easy on the eyes. It has a long spring of 20 mm and boasts a smooth stroke without lubrication at the factory. Compare it with the Durock POM Linear Piano, which has similar characteristics, and explore the difference in feel depending on the material and the length of the spring. |
21 | Poseidon switch | Type: Linear Travel: Private Actuation: Private |
A linear switch that expresses the sea by combining deep blue and light blue. |
22 | Tecsee Blue Sky Switch --Linear | Type: Linear Travel: Private Actuation: Private |
A switch with a soda-flavored ice-like color. |
23 | Tecsee Blue Sky Switch --Tactile | Type: Tactile Travel: Private Tactile Force: Private | Tactile version of "Tecsee Blue Sky Switch --Linear". Like the linear version, the housing material is characteristic, and the tactile switch feels smooth. Travel and Tactile Force are private, but are you aware of Holy Panda? Characterized by the strength of the tactile, bottoming sound and short stroke. |
24 |
Tecsee Ice Milk Switch / Tactile | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.8mm Tactile Force: Private |
A tactile switch with an orange-yellow stem in a translucent housing. |
25 | Tecsee Ice Mint Switch / Linear | Type: Linear travel: 3.5mm Actuation: Private |
The only cool linear switch in KEY SWITCH SELECTION Vol.2 that is transparent to the stem. The transparent stem is made of a material called UPE, which provides sufficient smoothness even without lubrication. |
Staff comments
Vol2 of the switch sample set that covers the recently released switches to some extent.
The pedestal of the switch is 8mm acrylic, so there is no rattling, and the feel does not differ depending on the mounting location, so you can concentrate on the test firmly.
The acrylic on the pedestal is also highly transparent and beautiful on the desk as it is, so I think it's fun to click when you have a little time or want to calm down.
How to use the switch tester
Here's a little advice for anyone trying to choose a new keyboard switch with this switch tester.
Instead of clicking directly on the switch shaft with this tester, please try it with the keycap attached.
If you don't wear the keycap, you may be worried about the rattling that you didn't care about, or you may feel that the tactile feeling is different.
Depending on the profile (shape) of the keycap, the sound may be heard differently, so if possible, it is more accurate and satisfying to wear the keycap that you actually want to use.
Also, if possible, it is better to attach rubber feet to the four corners so that you can concentrate on the test because there is no reflection of vibration from the desk.
Switch test points
After attaching the keycap and attaching the rubber feet to the four corners, it is finally the switch test.
The points of the switch test are summarized below.
You can feel the difference more by checking each point rather than hitting it casually.
- Try to hit as usual
- Try to hit hard
- Try to hit it weakly
- Try hitting with another finger
- Try pushing the end of the keycap to make a stroke
- Check the glare by pressing the corner of the keycap with your finger without pressing it.
- Shake the keycap while pressing it to check the glare.
- Check the glare with a long key of 1u or more
When evaluating the switch, pay attention to the following points.
- Is it a weight that can be pushed comfortably?
- Is it smooth?
- Isn't there a sound that you care about (close your ears)?
- Is the glare (before and while pressing) acceptable?
- Does the strength of the tactile suit your taste?
- Does the bottoming sound suit your taste?
- Is the return sound acceptable?
By paying attention to the above and testing, you will be able to find a switch that suits you.
I think there are other points that I value, so please try them out.
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