Looking for a great tactile switch that doesn’t break the bank? Let’s dive in and compare the Gateron Brown vs Kailh Speed Copper mechanical switches: Both Gateron and Kailh switches are budget-friendly MX-style switches (called “Cherry MX clones”) Both switches are tactile (meaning there is a small tactile “bump” during actuation that helps your fingers … Read more
If you’re on this page, you’ve probably already seen a bunch of different Kailh switches… They look different (and have different price tags), but does it matter? Here’s a breakdown of the switch differences: Kailh Box vs Regular: I’m a huge fan of both styles of switches, so let’s dive deeper into the advantages and … Read more
Need a tactile switch that sounds crackly, feels solid, and looks sparkling?? Here’s my full Tecsee Sapphire V2 review & sound test! My general thoughts: The Tecsee Sapphire switches are one of the coolest-looking switches I’ve ever seen! The sparkly design looks incredible, and the unique “progressive gold spring” leads to a pleasant “wooden” and … Read more
Want a budget-ish linear switch that’s smooth and DOESN’T need lubing? Here’s my full Tecsee Carrot review, sound test, and comparison! My overall review: The Tecsee Carrots are a smooth linear switch that sound and feel fantastic right out of the box (without lubing or filming). However, the PME material of the switch housing feels … Read more
Want a super light, fast, and smooth linear switch that doesn’t break the bank? This is my complete Akko Rose Red review, sound test, comparison, etc! The Big Picture: The Akko CS Rose Red switches are 3-pin linear switches that feel light, smooth, and fast. The sound profile can be described as “high-pitch, poppy, and … Read more
Below is my full Kailh Box Red Bean Pudding review, sound test, and comparison. Here are my overall thoughts: The Kailh Box Red Bean Puddings are a linear switch that feels & sounds good enough, and I like the “clear insert” in the switch housing that allows more RGB light to shine through. However, these … Read more
Satisfying clicky switches are RARE. But if there’s one favorite in the mechanical keyboard community, it’s the Kailh Box Jades. Below is my Kailh Box Jade review, sound test, and comparison 🙂 Big Takeaway: The Box Jade switches are my favorite clicky switch of all time. The unique “click box” mechanism leads to a metallic … Read more
If you’re looking for a smooth and buttery linear switch for your mechanical keyboard, the premium Gateron switches are unmatched! But which is better? Here’s my comparison of the Gateron Milky Yellow vs Ink Black V2. Let’s dive into more details and some sound tests! Gateron Milky Yellow vs Ink Black: SOUND TEST Similar, but … Read more
Want to make your mechanical keyboard feel buttery smooth? Here’s my complete Gateron Ink Black V2 review & sound test! Takeaway: The Ink Black switches feel really heavy and smooth, with a deep, pleasant, “muted thocky” sound. They are well made and fairly affordable ($0.75 per switch), but they also feature a tiny amount of … Read more
If I had to name ONE mechanical keyboard switch with the most HYPE among the community, it’d be this heavy, smooth, buttery linear switch… This is my complete Gateron Milky Yellow review and sound test! Here’s my summary: The Gateron Milky Yellow switches are one of the best linear switches of all time, and a … Read more