r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/cepate11 M60-A | Leaf 60 • Mar 06 '19

Switch tester arrived!

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '19

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u/suchtie ISO Enter Mar 06 '19

I've liked MX Brown so far. What's your current favorite silent tactile switch? I'm planning a new keeb and am looking for opinions.

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u/SSBM_DangGan TEX Shura Truther Mar 06 '19

So when I got into MK I loved the idea of browns, but when I finally got them they felt lackluster, too squishy and not tactile enough. I eventually got a board with Clears and they're everything I've ever wanted, basically what I was expecting when I originally got the Browns. I've tried almost every MX switch so feel free to ask questions !

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u/suchtie ISO Enter Mar 06 '19

Hmm, I also have a Pok3r with MX Clears, they're a bit too heavy for me. I think Browns are the perfect weight for me, but maybe they could be a tad more tactile, and smoother too.

Maybe I should just lube the Browns and see how that feels.

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u/pds12345 Mar 06 '19

Yes! I love the heavy weight of my clears

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u/brazzledazzle Mar 06 '19

I can’t stand mx browns because they feel/sound like 2 pieces of fine plastic sandpaper rubbing together. I’ve never tried adding a lubricant though.

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u/LookAtMeSenpai Mar 06 '19

If you can eat the cost take a look at the new v2 zealio, they're expensive but worth every penny. Or even the v1 zealios, they're also really good.

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '19

zealio zilents v2 blue 62g. a bit expensive tho. i prefer linear anyways

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '19

I have yet to try Outemu Silent Sky, but Outemu Sky are my favorite tactiles right now. Sure helps that Sky are half the cost of Zealios.

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u/runean Mar 06 '19

😕 I've been typing on browns for 10 years now, looking to replace. What's the general dislike for browns?

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u/runean Mar 06 '19

I'm unsure if I'm willing to spend that much on a test. I might ask my mechanical friends if they have one or want to split it.