Once you get past the tactile bump, the resistance lowers and then increases towards the end of the keystroke.Ĭompared to other tactile switches, the Halo Clears have a heavier feel to them with a 65g tactile force and a 78g bottom-out force. The pre-loaded spring puts the tactile bump at the start of the keystroke, so you can rest your fingers on the keys without the switches actuating. The Clears have a focus on a “pre-loaded” spring. Halo Clears are another great tactile switch. The tactile bump is very pronounced, in fact, it’s one of the most tactile feeling switches on the market.įor this reason, the Boba U4T’s take a high place in the tactile switch ranking. Without the silicone dampeners found on the original Boba U4 switch, you should get a much more satisfying typing experience, however you don’t get the benefits of a quiet switch. Boba U4T Switches: The Thocciestīoba U4T switches are all about producing a nice “thocc” sound on impact. You can expect to feel less finger pain during long typing sessions.īut overall, if you’re looking for a silent switch, this is the option we recommend. The switches won’t feel quite as satisfying without the hard bottom-out and may feel mushy on impact.Ī benefit of silent switches is the added ergonomic bonus of a softened impact on your fingers when typing. Just beware, the silent feature does come with a downside.
The silicone dampeners attached to the stem significantly reduce the sound output of this switch.
If you’re looking for a silent switch option that is super stealthy, look no further than the Boba U4. Boba U4 Tactile Switches: The Silent Option The switch films can reduce wobbling significantly while the lubricant eliminates scratchiness and improves the sound. We’ve found that applying a little bit of lubricant and switch films greatly improves the feel. This switch is quite affordable for what you get. If you’re looking for a pronounce tactile bump that doesn’t feel too crazy, the Durock T1’s may find their way into your keyboard. Durock T1 Switches: All-Around Tactile Switchĭurock switches are an excellent pick if you’re looking for a tactile switch with a nice round and heavy bump.Ĭompared to Glorious switches, the Durock switches will tend to feel less snappy and should produce less noise overall. You can get the Glorious Panda on the official website for a good price. I highly recommend this switch to those that want a very strong tactile bump that is more defined than other switches on the list. You can check out a sound test of the keyboard here. The tactile bump on the Glorious Panda is unlike any other tactile switch I’ve used (except the Holy Pandas), it is incredibly snappy and makes a very unique sound. Glorious Pandas are a switch that was created out of controversy as a way to jump onto the Holy Panda switch bandwagon.īy offering a very similar switch at a much more affordable price, Glorious gives you a truly unique feeling switch that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Glorious Panda: The Snappiest Tactile Switch We will also go over their specifications, how long they last, and include our opinions on the way they feel and sound.ġ.
We’ll dive deeper into why we chose each tactile switch and ranked them the way we did. Here’s a quick overview of the best tactile switches. We have tested dozens and dozens of different switches to pin down that perfect tactile switch. We’re going to help you pick out a tactile switch by laying out a list of our favorites based on sound, feel, and performance. The perfect tactile switch can be tough to find.
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