Lots of people are calling the NK Silk Olivia switches the “best stock linear switches.” (Stock = you don’t need to lube them). Are they though? How do they feel right out of the box? This is my NK Silk Olivia Switch Review (and sound test). My Overall Review: The NK Silk Olivia does come … Read more
Cherry MX switches are THE original switch for mechanical keyboards. They’ve been around for decades, and are STILL popular (and for good reason)! But which Cherry switches are best? There’s still a ton to choose from–from the classic MX Reds to the new MX Ergo clears. Linear? Tactile? or Clicky? In this guide, we’ll break … Read more
The mechanical keyboard community is funny… The Cherry Black Clear Top switches (called “nixies”) were around in the 1980s, and somehow developed a fun cult following among keyboard enthusiasts… But the old “nixies” were expensive and hard to find. Thankfully, Cherry decided to do something fun for the community and officially release the Cherry MX … Read more
I’m going to be really honest… I don’t understand why so many gamers & mechanical keyboard enthusiasts hate clicky switches (including Cherry MX Blue, etc, etc). There might be a few reasons that clicky switches aren’t the best for gaming… But the answer is more nuanced than that! So. Are blue switches good for gaming? … Read more
If you’re a PC gamer, there are a few things you’re CONSTANTLY on the lookout for… So when it comes to mechanical keyboards, red linear switches are by FAR the preferred choice. But why?? Let’s get into it đ Are Red Switches Good for Gaming? Yes, but there are other switches that work great for … Read more
Gateron is a VERY popular mechanical keyboard switch brand… (and a cheaper alternative to Cherry switches, Boba, ZealPC, and others). But I get it. âšī¸ There are a LOT of different switch options and it can be overwhelming to sort through them! So what are Gateron Milky Switches? Gateron Milky Switches are made with different … Read more
It’s no secret that mechanical keyboards are KNOWN to be loud. But believe it or not, they don’t HAVE to be overly clicky, clacky, and loud! And the best news? There are loads of silent switches you can put into your keyboard, that still sound and feel amazing. I’ve typed on hundreds of switches over … Read more
The Novelkeys (NK) Sherbet is one of the most popular clicky switches in the mechanical keyboard world… But are they worth the hype? Below is my thorough review of the NK Sherbet clicky switches. Bottom Line: The NK Sherbets use a “click bar” mechanism to produce the clicking sound, which is much more pleasant and … Read more
It’s no secret that Akko makes some AMAZING mechanical keyboard switches–and the Matcha Green & Jelly Blacks are two of the most popular choices! But which switch is better? Here’s my comparison between the Akko Matcha Green vs Jelly Black switches: Both the Matcha Greens and Jelly Blacks are linear switches (meaning the keypress is … Read more
Sometimes, mechanical keyboards can be a bit too loud…even for those of us who enjoy the clacky & thocky! And while they do make “silent” switches, they generally feel mushier and NOT satisfying! Well, not anymore đ Below is my thorough review & sound test for the Kailh Deep Sea Silent linear switches! Overall Takeaway: … Read more