Submitted by One-Bus-9006 t3_10ltu36 in MechanicalKeyboards
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maxmalkav t1_j600wqi wrote
Brown switch family is good and all, but you can also consider trying other budget tactile switches with a higher activation point (you feel the bump when you start pressing the key). Akko CS Lavender and Akko V3 Cream Blues are cool alternatives if you want to try something a bit different without breaking the bank.
swartzrnner t1_j6263ms wrote
How are the creams? I have brown as well and thought about getting them but was worried they would be too light of a switch for me, like with accidental presses and things of that nature.
DeadshottWasTaken t1_j62gqlc wrote
It’s amazing! I compare them to Blueish whites but their a bit more pingy.
grandmalarkey t1_j642nx4 wrote
Love bluish whites, don't seen them mentioned too much but they feel so good to me
pizzahutisdelicious t1_j62w3s1 wrote
They take a bit of getting used to from the browns, as the actuation force jump is somewhat big so your gonna have to use more energy when pressing the keys, but after awhile they feel will feel and sound premium, highly suggest giving them a shot
maxmalkav t1_j62y77t wrote
I personally like them. Akko V3 Cream Blues feel like smoother Lavender, I did not lube mine. Cream Yellows are also good , quite smooth stock but not the smoothest (I.e. my KTT Strawberry are way smoother), still I’d choose them over Gateron Yellow G Pro 2.0.
Both have a distinctive “marbly” sound that differentiate from the rest of Akko switches.
swartzrnner t1_j63gxqz wrote
If I were to get one would you recommend lunes lavenders or stock cream blues?
maxmalkav t1_j63h9sh wrote
Stock Creams feel smoother than stock CS Lavender and they are even a bit cheaper. I’d go with Cream Blues. I’ve not tried lubed lavenders yet (only stock) so I don’t know if live is a game changer here.
swartzrnner t1_j63heg2 wrote
Nice! Ok thanks! I’m waiting on Boba U4ts to come in and I’m itching to try another switch lol
maxmalkav t1_j63ht14 wrote
I understand U4Ts are top tier, you’ll need something with its own well defined “character” to really find something different and satisfying.
Maybe you can check linear ones like KTT Strawberry, they are quite good and smooth.
swartzrnner t1_j63i14k wrote
Yeah I’m relatively new to mechanical switches, used some gateron blues on a gaming keyboard for years so I’ve never used/tried linear much but that’s because I didn’t like the emptyness of the press.
maxmalkav t1_j63icu8 wrote
I used to think the same, but with the right setup (keys, plate, case) they can be quite satisfying. I abandoned clicky ones though 😅
Have fun exploring the hobby, it’s all about the journey :-)
swartzrnner t1_j63irgl wrote
Nice! Well I appreciate the insight!
aer351 t1_j62dcms wrote
Welcome to the K8 pro club.
It doesnt have room for a Foam mod since theres a really thick silicone pad inside. You can try tape modding but Ive done it and didnt notice a difference tbh. The Gateron pro browns and the default keycaps are also really good and unless you want to want to spend money on minimal gains you should keep them. I swapped out for Boba u4t switches and theyre good but not experience changing good. I swapped out the keycaps and ended up going back to the stock. You should do whatever you feel like though.
One-Bus-9006 OP t1_j62hqej wrote
The seller on ebay included the Keychron switches so I swapped them out and I like the sound a little better, at least at first impression. We'll see if that lasts. The keycaps may be more for aesthetic than sound, tbh, but I'll keep that in mind!
35mmpapi t1_j5zqcsd wrote
I have a K2 and K4, just ordered a K8 with browns lol. Welcome to the club. Gonna be near impossible to type on anything else now.
BeardedGinge t1_j610yh6 wrote
I am 🤏 close to ordering a k8 Pro. I'm hoping their amazon store has them in stock again Soon as I am hesitant to pay the $40 shipping fee. I'm excited to see what you do with this
One-Bus-9006 OP t1_j620jlx wrote
It's pretty good! Budget is a little tight atm, so I'm excited to see what I do too 😅
One-Bus-9006 OP t1_j627h6f wrote
Update: The Keychron switch puller SUCKS
GretaTheJetta t1_j5ywthh wrote
Are these those Amazon key caps?
If so, how you liking them?
One-Bus-9006 OP t1_j5z7ly6 wrote
These are just the default keycaps that came with the board, even from keychron directly. I got it on eBay tho, so the previous owner might've swapped them out, but I doubt it.
I don't have much point of reference for comparison, but they seem... alright? The spacebar and other modifiers sound very different than the rest (but I need to double check, maybe they've got different switches). I'll have a better idea of my thoughts on these keycaps if I can get another set to compare them to.
SimpleJoint t1_j5zfobt wrote
Bought mine directly from Keychron's Amazon store. Same caps.
One-Bus-9006 OP t1_j5ywdmo wrote
And boy am I glad I did it. I wasn't expecting the weight it's got - feels more premium than any other keyboard I've used!
Right now it's got Gateron browns, but I've also got some extra Keychron K Pro browns and Gateron G Pro browns (included with the board since I got it on eBay).
I'm gonna give it a shot with these three sets of switches, but I think my next step will be foam and/or tape modding, and finding a new set of keycaps. If I get lucky I'll find the iqunix hitchhiker set for a little cheaper on eBay, or I might custom design a Buzz Lightyear themed set like I saw hipyotech do on YouTube.
I'd love to hear y'all's recs for mods, macros, or anything else!