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geekhack Marketplace => Vendor Forums => Matias => Topic started by: wendell on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:36:41

Title: Actual weight and feel of quiet switches
Post by: wendell on Mon, 29 July 2013, 18:36:41

The initial description of the Matias quiet switches was that their activation weight would be 55-65g. That's a pretty big spread. For those of you who have the Quiet Pro, what is the actual weight and variability of the switches?

From a few descriptions, it sounds like the quiet switches would feel a bit like the old Fujitsu Peerless, with a muffled click and a cushioned landing. Or, do they feel more like a Topre 55g?

Title: Re: Actual weight and feel of quiet switches
Post by: Burz on Tue, 30 July 2013, 13:25:20

IIRC Edgar Matias has described the Quiet switches in geekhack posts as a relatively strict 60g +/- 5g. This is actually much more precise/consistent than Cherry MX or Topre.

I think most people would find Matias to feel a bit lighter on the downstroke than Topre 55g, and springier on the return (something the old dampened ALPS in the AEKII was appreciated for).

Title: Re: Actual weight and feel of quiet switches
Post by: wendell on Tue, 30 July 2013, 19:34:12

Several buyers have said they found the action lighter than expected, so I'd like to get some measurements.

There is a good review, but it doesn't give this specific info.
http://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/topre-vs-matias-silent-switches-my-first-impressions-t5357.html