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Title: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 25 July 2024, 20:32:25

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:

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 25 July 2024, 20:33:17

Here's my first video of the series! Alps SKCM Orange Ultimate Sound Tests:

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: hzh0525 on Fri, 02 August 2024, 11:35:41

Thank you so much for sharing this basic and informative records~

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Wed, 14 August 2024, 21:11:44

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment! :)

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Wed, 14 August 2024, 21:12:13

Alps SKCM White Ultimate Sound Tests:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 16 September 2024, 20:53:51

Alps SKCL Green Ultimate Sound Tests:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Wed, 02 October 2024, 20:49:19

Alps SKCM Ivory Ultimate Sound Tests:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 18 October 2024, 14:51:01

Alps.tw Type 0A2 (four-tab clone) Ultimate Sound Tests:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Mon, 11 November 2024, 20:11:47

Alps SKCM Blue Sound Test:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 13 December 2024, 21:52:50

Alps SKCM Black Sound Tests

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Post by: c.a.t. on Sun, 22 December 2024, 09:04:42

Alps SKCM Salmon Sound Test:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Thu, 13 February 2025, 14:46:46

Alps SKCM Amber Sound Tests:

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Post by: TomahawkLabs on Thu, 13 February 2025, 16:58:05

One of the best collection of Alps switches I have seen. Keep up the content, very cool.

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Post by: HungerMechanic on Thu, 13 February 2025, 21:25:22

Good tests. I think the Orange sounds better than the Salmon.

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Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 17 February 2025, 01:42:07

Nice work. It would be neat if these were shown in some static visual/textual formats in addition to just videos, to make it easier to compare between switches.

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 14 March 2025, 20:05:33

Thank you guys! :)

Title: Re: Alps Switches Sound Tests on 3 keyboards.
Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 14 March 2025, 20:06:42

Alps SKCL Yellow Sound Tests and review:

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Post by: c.a.t. on Fri, 30 May 2025, 14:15:50

Alps SKCM Brown Sound Test