#SILENT CLICKY SWITCHES FREE#

For the most part, silent linear and tactile switches are not too different from their non-silent counterparts, but the stems of silent switches usually have dampeners to absorb the impact of the downstroke and upstroke.

Last but definitely not least are silent switches, which are offered in linear or tactile form. If, for some reason, you want a clicky switch with an even louder click, there’s the Kailh Box Jade. I highly recommend the Kailh Box White: it’s not an overly loud clicky switch, and it has a reasonably strong tactile bump as well. That being said, there are still a number of clicky switches that are quite good. In my opinion, this could be the reason why clicky switches are not quite as popular as its linear or tactile counterpart in the scene. Truth be told, I was a fan of clicky switches in the past, but once I’ve built a number of custom keyboards, I prefer using non-clicky switches to not mask the unique sound profile of each keyboard. Unfortunately – or fortunately, depending on who you’re asking – there aren’t as many selections of clicky switches in the custom mechanical keyboard scene. Of course, this also means it is the noisiest switch type of the lot. Not only does a clicky switch have a tactile bump, it also offers an audible click when it is actuated. If you want something with an even more pronounced feedback than a tactile switch, consider clicky switches. Alternatively, you can also consider the Glorious Panda – it emulates the very popular Holy Panda tactile switch quite well. But I find myself missing the smooth typing experience of a linear switch after some time, so make of that what you will!Īnyway, if you want to get a tactile switch, the Gazzew Boba U4T Thocky is an excellent choice it’s easily one of our favourite tactile switches in the market now that’s also (somewhat) readily available. I like to type fast, but because I need to exert more force to “overcome” the tactile bump of a tactile switch, I find myself typing quite a bit slower.ĭon’t get me wrong, I do type more accurately with tactile switches. However, for what it’s worth, I prefer linear switches over tactile. Tactile switches have a noticeable tactile bump to let you know that you have actuated them, which can help you to…well, type more accurately. If you’re a more “intentional” typist who values accuracy, you may be interested in this switch. Just like linear switches, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to tactile switches. Some of the best linear switches I have personally tried include the Gateron Ink Black, NovelKeys Cream – though you do have it break it in and lube it to bring out the switch’s best potential – and the Cobalt POM. If a linear switch sounds like the one for you, you’ll be happy to know that there are a ton of options. It also lets me type quite a bit faster than other types of switches – more on that later.

#SILENT CLICKY SWITCHES FREE#

The best linear switch offers very, very smooth downstroke, which offers a pleasant typing experience free of scratch, tactile bump, or audible click. As its name suggests, a linear switch provides no feedback at all throughout the downstroke until you bottom out, lending to a “linear” feeling.Īnd that is the very reason why a linear switch is my personal favourite. This is arguably the most popular switch option in the custom mechanical keyboard scene.

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