Decision

[Longg]

Hello!

So I've narrowed down to two switches, Tangerines and Alpacas.

Honestly, I don't know what to get. Please help!

Thanks !

[rsrogers4]

I don't have first-hand experience with these switches (though I have received a batch of Alpacas that should be going into service soon), but I thought I'd share these detailed reviews in case you hadn't seen them.

Alpaca V2 Switch Review by Theremingoat

C3 Equalz Tangerine V2 Switch Review by Theremingoat

Here is Theremingoat's comparison of the Tangerines to Alpacas:

• Of all the switches on this list, the Tangerine V2s are definitely the most similar [to the Alpaca V2] in terms of smoothness and consistency of smoothness throughout the push feel.
• I will say though, the C3 Tangerines are both noticeably louder and have such a high-pitched topping out sound when compared next to the much quieter Alpaca V2s
• While these two switches have nearly identical E/W stem wobble, there is marginally more wobble in the N/S direction of the Tangerine V2s.

[Longg]

I don't have first-hand experience with these switches (though I have received a batch of Alpacas that should be going into service soon), but I thought I'd share these detailed reviews in case you hadn't seen them.

Alpaca V2 Switch Review by Theremingoat

C3 Equalz Tangerine V2 Switch Review by Theremingoat

Here is Theremingoat's comparison of the Tangerines to Alpacas:

hmmm....... For me, I do not think that the Tangerine's switch sound is annoying. I kinda like it, tbh. Anyways, why did you go for Alpacas? Were there any switches that you were thinking about before buying the Alpacas?

• Of all the switches on this list, the Tangerine V2s are definitely the most similar [to the Alpaca V2] in terms of smoothness and consistency of smoothness throughout the push feel.
• I will say though, the C3 Tangerines are both noticeably louder and have such a high-pitched topping out sound when compared next to the much quieter Alpaca V2s
• While these two switches have nearly identical E/W stem wobble, there is marginally more wobble in the N/S direction of the Tangerine V2s.

[rsrogers4]

From what I can tell, switch preferences are subjective and the advice others have given me is to try a few to see what I like. I started with Alpaca because they're well regarded, were available as a bundle in the new keyboard I purchased, and I had to start somewhere. The next one I try will be Gazzew U4T Bobas because I don't know if I prefer tactile or linear, so I'd like to try each kind. Then after that I plan to try Gatreon Yellow because they seem the "standard" and one of the reviewers I admire (BlackSimon) likes them... plus they are cheap. I am fortunate enough to afford to try these and sell ones I don't like, and I plan to do it slowly (over the course of months) so I can learn what I prefer. It is somewhat arbitrary, and I figure I just need to try things to see what I do and don't like.