Description
It is a switch tester set mainly released after 2021.
Key switch list
No | Switch name | specification | Bite comment |
1 | Alpaca switch | Type: Linear Travel :? mm Bottom out: 62gf |
A linear switch with a light pink stem in a gray housing. Due to the smoothness and low price lubricated at the factory, it became a standard linear switch at once. |
2 | Gateron 3 Pins G Pro White Linear Silver Switches --One-stage springs | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: 45gf |
A simple color linear switch in white and clear. It features a light and smooth key touch with high cost performance. Please compare it with the Two-Stage spring version. |
3 | Gateron 3 Pins G Pro White Linear Silver Switches --Two-stage springs | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: 45gf |
A simple color linear switch in white and clear. Spring noise during stroke is reduced compared to the One-Stage spring version. |
4 | Gateron BOX Ink Black Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.4 ± 0.4mm Actuation: 60 ± 10gf |
A linear switch with a black smoke and chic atmosphere. It has the same BOX shape as the Gateron Ink Yellow switch, and has a good sense of stability when held. |
5 | Gateron BOX Ink Pink Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.4 ± 0.4mm Actuation: 50 ± 10gf |
A linear switch with a very cute pink atmosphere. It has the same BOX shape as the Gateron Ink Yellow switch, and has a good sense of stability when held. |
6 | Gateron Caps V2 Switches 3 Pins --Gold Brown | Type: Tactile Travel: 4.0mm Actuation: 55gf |
Gateron Caps series tactile switches with different stem structures. It features a weak tactile, a smooth lubricated feel, and a low keying sound. |
7 | Gateron Caps V2 Switches 3 Pins --Gold Yellow | Type: Linear Travel: 4.0 ± 0.4mm Actuation: 50 ± 15gf |
Gateron Caps series linear switches with different stem structures. It features a smooth feel that is heavily lubricated and a low keying sound. |
8 | Gateron Pre-lubed 3 Pins Linear Switches --Red | Type: Linear Travel: 4.0 ± 0.4mm Actuation: 45 ± 15gf |
A simple color linear switch with a white and clear housing. It is factory-lubricated and features a smooth key touch. |
9 | Gateron Pre-lubed 3 Pins Linear Switches --Yellow | Type: Linear Travel: 4.0 ± 0.4mm Actuation: 50 ± 15gf |
A simple color linear switch with a white and clear housing. It is factory-lubricated and features a smooth key touch. The difference between Red and 5g is quite distinguishable, so please compare them. |
10 | Gateron Silver Blizzard Switches | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.4mm Actuation: Approximately 60gf |
Opaque gray tactile switch. It features a sharp and strong tactile at the beginning of the stroke. |
11 | Kailh Box Silent V3 White | Type: Linear Travel: 3.6 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 50 ± 10gf |
A silent linear switch with a characteristic structure that became V3. Transparent parts have been added to efficiently guide the LED light, which is compatible with LEDs. |
12 | Kailh Jellyfish Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.6 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 50 ± 10gf |
A transparent and beautiful linear switch up to the stem. Like a Box switch, there is little shaft shake during hold and it is properly lubricated, so even if you use it as it is, you will be satisfied. |
13 | Kailh Polia switch | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.8 ± 0.6mm Actuation: 45 ± 10gf |
A refreshing tactile switch with a light purple bottom housing and a clear top housing. It features a large pile of tactile tiles. This switch is said to have the same shape as the Kailh Halo switch, and the Halo switch was developed with the aim of reproducing the tactile sensation of a certain capacitive non-contact type switch, and is the material of the famous custom switch Holy Panda switch. It is also famous for being used as a switch. |
14 | MMK Frog KeySwitch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.7mm Actuation: 54cN (55g) |
A linear switch with a beautiful clear + light green image of a frog. It's very smooth, but the activation point is as deep as 2.5mm, so it is recommended to actually use it on the keyboard even with a few keys. |
15 | MOMOKA Flamingo Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.9mm Actuation: 67gf |
A cute linear switch with a red bottom housing and a pink stem. The box-structured stem features less blurring when held and a smooth feel. |
16 |
NovelKeys Box Cream Switches | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: Approximately 45gf |
A linear switch made entirely of self-lubricating POM material. In addition to the unique tactile sensation and hard bottoming sensation, the BOX stem has increased the sense of stability when holding. |
17 | Novelkeys Cream Chocolate POM Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: Approximately 55gf |
A recolored linear switch of Cream Switch made entirely of self-lubricating POM material. It features a unique tactile sensation and a hard bottoming out sensation. |
18 | Silent Alpaca switch | Type: Linear Travel :? mm Bottom out: 62gf |
Silent linear switch with a light pink stem in the smoke housing. It is a silent version of the Alpaca switch that has become a standard linear switch, and it has also become a standard silent linear switch at once due to the smoothness lubricated at the factory. |
19 | Tecsee Gold Metal Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.8mm Actuation: 55gf |
Gold-plated luxury switch. UHMWPE is used for the stem material, and the smoothness is also ◎. |
20 | Tecsee Ice Grape Switch | Type: Linear Travel: 3.5mm Actuation: 52gf |
Clear purple linear switch. It features a smooth feel with a UHMWPE stem. |
21 | Tecsee Purple Panda Switch | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.0mm Actuation: 55gf |
Opaque purple tactile switch. It features a strong and large tactile feeling like a switch bearing the name of Panda (Holy Panda). |
22 | Tecsee Sapphire Switch | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.8mm Actuation: 55gf |
A tactile switch with a beautiful clear blue housing with glitter. You can enjoy a strong and large tactile feeling and a smooth touch derived from the UHMWPE stem. |
23 | TTC Bluish White Switch | Type: Tactile Travel: 3.5 ± 0.3mm Actuation: 42 ± 5gf |
A tactile switch with a cool light blue stem in a transparent housing. Due to the shape of the BOX, there is little blurring after holding, and although it is a weak tactile, it is characterized by having a peak at the beginning of the stroke. By placing a cushion in the part where the pole of the stem collides with the bottom housing, it aims to reduce the sound of bottoming out, though not as much as the silent axis. |
24 | TTC Gold Brown V3 switches | Type: Linear Travel: 4mm Actuation: Approximately 55gf |
Tactile switch with orange bottom housing and transparent top housing. It's average performance, so it's recommended for people who like a weak touch and like the color. |
25 | TTC Watermelon Milkshake Switches | Type: Tactile Travel: 4.0mm Actuation: Approximately 55gf |
A tactile switch with a bright green bottom housing and orange top housing. It's average performance, so it's recommended for people who like a weak touch and like the color. |
* Please note that only the "Alpaca switch" and "Silent Alpaca switch" are bottom-out forces, not actuation forces.
Staff comments
This is a sample set of switches that covers the recently released switches to some extent.
The pedestal of the switch is 10mm 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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