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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Silent switches tend to be scratchier in both feel and sound compared to non-silent mechanical switches, but can be improved with modifications like lubrication and filming. Note the shape of the curves in tactile and linear switches. The large hump in the beginning of the press shows the tactile event, with the apex of the curve indicating the Peak Force. Sound is an interesting one. At one hand, its not as thoccy as I expected given that the letter “T” in the name stands for “extra Thocccc” according to switches.mx. But with a little bit of modding, this switch can reach new heights. Once lubricated and filmed, the JWK-T1 truly shines. In my honest opinion, it rivals some of the best switches on the market, making it an excellent option for enthusiasts and casual users alike. 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.

Sometimes you may even have to make a complete switch from multiple broken switches. If the leaf in your switch is bent, deformed, or just broken, you may have to replace it with another. The Whisper switch also features a full Nylon housing with a palm stem, which contributes to the overall quietness of the switch. Additionally, two small holes in the bottom housing have been found to significantly reduce the sound of the switch.But in my opinion, “speed” switches won’t actually be that much faster in real-world gaming or typing. The speed increase is going to be a fraction of a millisecond–and you should choose switches based on how they sound and feel! Small metal pullers are common, but may not provide the leverage you need to remove a switch from tighter plates. In most cases, the progressive spring will be wound tighter on one end, typically the top end, making the correct orientation and direction of the spring crucial to how the switch feels. Complex Springs Start Progressive and End Linear When it comes to switches, you typically see two types of housings: SMD compatible and Through-hole compatible. But the more you learn, you realize the depth of customization and complexity that mechanical keyboard switches offer.

Not relying on metal pins also means you have a much longer hotswap life, if you ever want to change out individual switches specifically for rhythm games. The other type is mounted below the PCB and sits flush with the top side. Bottom-mounted SMD’s are compatible with any type of switch. The lighting may only be hindered by the opacity of the switch itself. A Chinese switch manufacturer, they are supposedly the actual makers of the popular Drop x Invyr Holy Panda, long thought to be produced by BSUN based on a community-created frankenswitch. 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

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Linear switches are smooth and consistent from beginning to end, with no noticeable bumpiness or tactility other than any molding or spring inconsistencies.

Drop’s Holy Pandas have been around a lot longer, and are even more pricey (which is why they don’t take the “best overall” ranking for most people! The Glorious Pandas are a much better deal). Boba U4T (and the U4 version) (Community Favorite) Note: The spring for the switch used for the spacebar has been swapped. It is using the spring from a Cherry MX Clear. Keep this in mind when listening to the typing demonstration. Most recently, Gateron’s CJ, Oil King, and Blue Bubblegum switches sport new features like Polished stems, Ink housings, and North Facing notches in the top housing for compatibility with Cherry profile keycaps. Gateron now also make the Holy Panda X for Drop.Now, I can’t say anything about the 68g weighting, but the 62g version feels perfectly weighted. It reminds me a little of the Cherry MX Clear – a switch I also deemed very highly of. However, the U4T is significantly more tactile.