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rlyon01 t1_j8zin0h wrote

The Kail Box switches have less stem wobble than Gateron Blues. My impression is that the keyboard feels tigher and more controlled. I prefer the Navies as they have a much higher operating force. Jades are also worth considering.

Keychron sell Kailh switches at a reasonable price in prepackaged 110 lots.

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neoxx1 OP t1_j90rhgr wrote

I have the same impressions about the wobble etc. From what I've seen Navy's are really heavy, so they're definitely not for me. They sound better than Whites though, same with Jades. What I got from a video comparing Kailh BOX clickies is that heavier switches have a deeper and imo better sound, but Whites sound amazing anyways.

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rlyon01 t1_j97pzf8 wrote

I like the click but not the sound when the switch bottoms out. Fitted O-Rings which fixed that problem.

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neoxx1 OP t1_j9awudl wrote

Isn't the bottom out sound depending nearly entirely on keycaps? From my experience every switch sounds the same when bottoming out, but maybe I'm just deaf.

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rlyon01 t1_j9ekn6f wrote

The O-Rings are attached to each keycap stem. They dampen the bottoming. You are right about the switch. The Keyboard case seems to be an important factor. A light plastic case almost rings when the switch bottoms.

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