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Title: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: chuckster on Wed, 28 January 2015, 00:49:23

I have not tried MX Blue, I chose Reds from the start, and after getting into BS, I had no desire for any other clicky or tactile switch. Now though, I am thinking of supplementing my Leopold F660cM wth the 21-key numpad, but I could only find it with Blues. I have tried out the new Razer Black Widow Ultimate at a local store, and I hated the tepid click and lack of tactility. It seemed like a Red with a weak, necessary click tacked on as a completely separate component (which, of course, it is).

My question now is, do these switches really emulate the feel of Blues, as users have said? I don't think Blues are for me if they do. I mean, if this was the only choice, so be it, but I'm hoping Blues offer something more substantial. I suppose with my experiences, it's all-or-nothing when it comes to tactility and click. I either like linear or chunky BS.

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: daerid on Wed, 28 January 2015, 02:33:34

Blues and Reds have the same spring in them. The Razer switch is close enough to be representative of how Cherry Blues will feel.

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: jacobolus on Wed, 28 January 2015, 02:51:35

Yes. If you’re used to the feel of a Model M/Model F, no Cherry MX switches will feel very tactile.

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: Defect on Wed, 28 January 2015, 07:52:52

ALPS SKCM (Complicated ALPS) will give you the click you desire.

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 28 January 2015, 08:00:11

If the level of tactility in buckling spring is perfect for you, blues will definitely be a step down in the level of click. While the razer switches aren't the best, they're close enough to decide if blues are right for you

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: chuckster on Wed, 28 January 2015, 18:42:57

Thanks guys, I was afraid you'd say that. I will have to look harder for a good numpad with linear switches, it seems.

Title: Re: Do Blues Really Feel like the New Razer Switches?
Post by: mouse.the.lucky.dog on Thu, 29 January 2015, 02:44:28

Quote from: chuckster on Wed, 28 January 2015, 18:42:57

Thanks guys, I was afraid you'd say that. I will have to look harder for a good numpad with linear switches, it seems.

Not likely to find one. So buy the blues, replace the switches.