I've been working on this series of videos for the last two years. It took a lot of time to find and desolder switches from non-working keyboards, and to clean each one meticulously. And it certainly wasn't cheap! 😛 Introducing the Ultimate Alps Series Sound Test videos! I'll be testing 17 different Alps-type switches in individual videos, with a final compilation for better comparison.
Here are the switches I'll be testing:
Alps SKCM Orange
Alps SKCM White
Alps SKCM Blue
Alps SKCM Brown
Alps SKCM Black
Alps SKCM Salmon
Alps SKCM Ivory
Alps SKCM Amber
Alps SKBM White
Alps SKCL Green
Alps SKCL Yellow
Alps Four-Tab Clone White
Matias Standard Clicky
Matias Quiet-Clicky
Matias Quiet-Linear
Outemu OTM Gaote White
Outemu OTM Gaote Red
In each video, I'll conduct detailed sound tests using the ADK64 keyboard, Zenith Z150 keyboard, and Tofu60 case, comparing them under controlled conditions to provide clear insights into their acoustic profiles on full mechanical keyboards. I'll also include close-up shots of every part of the disassembled switch for detailed comparison. All switches have been gently cleaned (each part brushed) without alterations, water, or lubrication. They are used and aged, so the sound may vary slightly, but all are in at least 7.5 out of 10 condition.
Here's the teaser video:
