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
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 😉 Below is my thorough review & sound test for the Kailh Deep Sea Silent linear switches! Overall Takeaway: … Read more
When you hear “mechanical keyboards” and “gaming,” most people will recommend a linear switch. They’re smoother & faster–but what if you like the tactile bump of tactile switches? You’re in luck! Below is my review (and sound test) of the Kailh Speed Copper TACTILE switch. Overall Review: The Kailh Speed Coppers are light, responsive, and … Read more
Want a fast & smooth switch that both clicks AND works for gaming? This is my thorough review of the Kailh Speed Gold Clicky switches. My bottom line: Although the Kailh Gold speed switches use a “click jacket” to produce the clicking noise (similar to Cherry MX Blues, etc), the sound is less annoying (more … Read more
Are you a mechanical keyboard nerd looking to update some switches–and wondering if you should go with the “tried and true” Cherry MX brand… …or perhaps a “Cherry clone” switch? (like Kailh box switches?) Here’s a breakdown of Kailh Box vs Cherry: As a keyboard nerd who has DOZENS of different Cherry MX and Kailh … Read more
If you’re in the market for some Cherry MX “clones” for your mechanical keyboard, Gateron is easily one of the most widely-known brands! Gateron switches are affordable and well-made–but there are also a TON of different variations. 🤷♂️ Here’s the mechanical switch breakdown: Gateron vs Gateron Pro vs Gateron Cap: “Normal” Gateron Switches(KS-8 or KS-9) … Read more