Author Topic: What's your favorite switches? (Read 7825 times)

Tuha0jin · « **on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 09:42:18 »

I've been wanting to know what's the most favorite switches. For myself i love cherry mx red (lubed), gateron reds and 45 G topre on novatouch and hhkb

darkspider · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 09:45:55 »

IBM's buckling spring capacitive switches and Brother's buckling spring key switches.

azhdar · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 09:46:34 »

vintages browns>ergo-clears>Good linears(Vintage blacks, gateron linears ... )

Lurch · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 09:48:13 »

model f > 55g topre > orange/salmon alps > 62g ergo clears > 65g mx blues

i want to try me some complicated blue alps

chyros · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 10:13:49 »

Alps SKCM Blue.

After that, favourites include buckling springs, Monterey blues and other Alps switches, especially Salmon.

epzy · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 10:17:44 »

in no particular order: 65g mx blues, 62g mx clears, 45g hhkb, 55g realforce, model f, light mx linears

Defect · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 11:58:44 »

Model F Buckling Spring,
SKCM Blue ALPS,
68g Korean Ergo Clears,
Stock MX Black (lube),
MX Ghost Blacks (lube)

Herothereu · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:01:46 »

Novatouch - Topre goodness with Cherry on top.

absyrd · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:03:59 »

45g on HHKB

Don't mess with the rest.

Hypersphere · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 19 August 2015, 12:06:19 »

Just completed a silencing ring mod on my 45g HHKB, and now the DIY silenced 45g Topre is my favorite switch.

The way I feel about a switch is keyboard-dependent, but my ranking is something like the following:

Silenced 45g Topre > Silenced 55g Topre > 55g Topre > 45g Topre > IBM capacitive buckling spring (Model F) > Matias Click > Matias Quiet > IBM membrane buckling spring (Model M) >>> Cherry mx.

Bull1919 · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 09:52:05 »

I usually like tactile switches, but lubed gateron blacks with 68g springs are my favourite, with stock whites coming in second.

Sencha · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 09:54:52 »

MX reds closes follow by 45g topre

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:00:20 »

BS and MX Blues

not enough time spent using topre to consider it a "favorite" but it was definitely nice to type on (novatouch 45g)

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:33:56 »

Model F capacitive buckling springs are clearly my favorites. Then, it's a 3 way tie for second between Model M buckling springs, Monterey Blues, and modded SKCM cream ALPS on my AEKII. In 5th place are the white ALPS switches on my Omnikey. Next, clicky Space Invaders.

I tried Cherry MX blues on a Corsair (I can't remember which model), but I wasn't that crazy about the switches. I did not care for the stock AEKII switches (SKCM cream, damped ALPS). They felt very mushy, and I did not like them at all. Other than these listed, I don't have any experience with other switches.

chyros · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:20:05 »

Quote from: ShawnMeg on Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:33:56

Model F capacitive buckling springs are clearly my favorites. Then, it's a 3 way tie for second between Model M buckling springs, Monterey Blues, and modded SKCM cream ALPS on my AEKII. In 5th place are the white ALPS switches on my Omnikey. Next, clicky Space Invaders.

I tried Cherry MX blues on a Corsair (I can't remember which model), but I wasn't that crazy about the switches. I did not care for the stock AEKII switches (SKCM cream, damped ALPS). They felt very mushy, and I did not like them at all. Other than these listed, I don't have any experience with other switches.

Did you mod the Cream Alps by taking out the dampers by any chance? Also, if you like them and White Alps, see if you can get your hands on some Blue Alps, you'd like them

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Yoe · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:39:03 »

My brain wants to say tactile Brown Alps, but my fingers say Orange Alps!

ShawnMeg · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:41:50 »

Quote from: chyros on Thu, 20 August 2015, 14:20:05

Quote from: ShawnMeg on Thu, 20 August 2015, 10:33:56
Model F capacitive buckling springs are clearly my favorites. Then, it's a 3 way tie for second between Model M buckling springs, Monterey Blues, and modded SKCM cream ALPS on my AEKII. In 5th place are the white ALPS switches on my Omnikey. Next, clicky Space Invaders.

I tried Cherry MX blues on a Corsair (I can't remember which model), but I wasn't that crazy about the switches. I did not care for the stock AEKII switches (SKCM cream, damped ALPS). They felt very mushy, and I did not like them at all. Other than these listed, I don't have any experience with other switches.
Did you mod the Cream Alps by taking out the dampers by any chance? Also, if you like them and White Alps, see if you can get your hands on some Blue Alps, you'd like them .

Yes, I am very much interested in trying Blue ALPS. However, these boards are generally outside my price range, and I don't think that I'll have the luck that you did with your Acer board. With the AEKII switches, I removed the dampers and bent a couple of the tabs on the leafs to mimic those on a clicky switch. Obviously, the mushiness is gone, and the sound is much better, as there is an audible click. The switches are very smooth.

jerue · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 18:36:56 »

55g Topre > 45g Topre > MX Greens > MX Clears > Buckling Spring

Though if the new Zealios Gaterons are as good as I think they'll be...they may trump the 55g cup rubber sensation.

edit: Honorary Mention: Green and Beige Space Invaders.

demik · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 18:41:18 »

55g cup rubber

Eszett · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 18:44:31 »

Short answer: none!

Long answer: I'm not totally satisfied with any of the switches I've tried so far. MX/Gateron blues are "ok". Ergo clears are "ok" too.

hwood34 · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:37:55 »

67g Vintage Clear

dustinhxc · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:40:38 »

45g topre :-)

raymogi · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:42:17 »

45g Topre for sure.

MX Red has a special spot for me tho. I started my mech journey with it.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 20 August 2015, 20:44:32 »

Top 3 switches for me in no order:
Capacitive buckling spring
Buckling spring over membrane
SKCM Complicated Blue Alps

I really love beamspring and hall effect too.

* CPTBadAss wonders what MX is

jamster · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 11:10:15 »

Topre
BS (sadly too loud for an office)
Ergoclear

Kliwon · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 21 August 2015, 15:51:07 »

my favorite switch :
cherry Mx clear and topre 55g

umeboshi · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 22 August 2015, 01:41:24 »

Ergo clears, and currently really liking the salmon alps on my AEK...

Leslieann · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 22 August 2015, 02:30:41 »

Jailhouse Blues and Ergo Clears

rowdy · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 00:56:29 »

1. Buckling spring/MX green - for tactility, resistance and sound
2. 45g Topre (non-silenced HHKB) - for feel and sound
3. MX black - for resistance (the choice at work since someone criticised my SSK).

KnivesM · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 00:59:29 »

1. Vintage Blacks 55g
2. MX Reds
3. MX Whites
4. MX Blues

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 01:10:44 »

I guess this is a good place for my first post.

I've used Gateron Clears, MX Reds, Blues, and Browns, and out of those Browns are my favorite. I've found myself wondering how I would like a HHKB lately, but have no way to test one.

Melvang · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 02:33:22 »

IBM F buckling springs, there is no other switch.

snoopy · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 03:32:31 »

Model F Buckling Spring of course.

czarek · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 23 August 2015, 03:52:37 »

For me it's hard to say which switch is my favourite since it must be paired with a proper board.
I equally love those 3 switches and consider them my faves: Topre 55G, Buckling Spring (I actually prefer Model M to Model F, as I don't like metallic ping of Fs that much), Vintage MX Black (with standard springs and ligher springs from MX Blues).
I currently rotate between 3 keyboards: Realforce 55G, Model M 1391401 from 1988 and ErgoDox with Vintage Ghetto MX Red (vintage blacks with lighter springs) and Round 5 caps. I love all those keyboards equally although if I had to keep only one, I'd probably pick Realforce, because overall construction quality, superb consistency (in feel and sound) between keys, best implementation of stabilisers for larger keys and the idea of being capacitive.
To me rubber and capacitance feels more natural (and durable) than electrical contact between metal parts (or membranes).

maroder · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 27 August 2015, 14:58:55 »

Definitely MX-Clears for me. I just love the firm springiness and always return back to them.

I do like MX-Blacks too, but miss the tactility. All other switches are too light for me, but that is personal preference. I still have to try MX-Greens as they could be quite nice because of the required force.

I guess I am a Orc hitting my keys and therefore enjoy switches with stronger actuation force

Oobly · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 28 August 2015, 01:08:28 »

Heavily modified MX Clears, although I suspect the new Zealios will dethrone them soon!

I need to try more Alps switches, but I dislike the wobbly caps on most of those I've tried and the lack of aftermarket keycap options is a definite turn-off for me.

daerid · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 28 August 2015, 01:48:13 »

Topre 55g, followed closely by stock MX Clears.

mikes41720 · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 28 August 2015, 02:05:19 »

Well, I've only ever tried Cherry MX Reds, Browns, Blacks, Blues & 55g Topre switches.

I love the 55g Topre switch above everything else, then a close second would be Blues/Browns.

Would like to try Clears one day, along with Matias, Buckling Spring & 45g Topre switches.

cheebs · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 28 August 2015, 02:06:59 »

glorious tea axis
ergo clear
the omron switch is also excellent but logitech gamerz-raped it and locked it in a patented closet

dante · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 28 August 2015, 12:19:34 »

At the moment ... Cherry MX Tactile Gray w/ Gateron Blacks on the stabs so it's more ergo on my pinkys.

Sencha · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 13:26:19 »

Reds closes followed by 45g topre

Snowdog993 · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 13:29:31 »

Quote from: czarek on Sun, 23 August 2015, 03:52:37

For me it's hard to say which switch is my favourite since it must be paired with a proper board.
I equally love those 3 switches and consider them my faves: Topre 55G, Buckling Spring (I actually prefer Model M to Model F, as I don't like metallic ping of Fs that much), Vintage MX Black (with standard springs and ligher springs from MX Blues).
I currently rotate between 3 keyboards: Realforce 55G, Model M 1391401 from 1988 and ErgoDox with Vintage Ghetto MX Red (vintage blacks with lighter springs) and Round 5 caps. I love all those keyboards equally although if I had to keep only one, I'd probably pick Realforce, because overall construction quality, superb consistency (in feel and sound) between keys, best implementation of stabilisers for larger keys and the idea of being capacitive.
To me rubber and capacitance feels more natural (and durable) than electrical contact between metal parts (or membranes).

Huh? I don't understand what you are stating at all.

bueller · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 13:37:51 »

62g Clear, unlubed. I am very intrigued to try Zeal's purple clear sliders though, they look like they might be way less scratchy when brand new.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 16:57:14 »

Quote from: Leslieann on Sat, 22 August 2015, 02:30:41

Jailhouse Blues and Ergo Clears

In the Cherry universe, that.

Since I discovered Soarer's Converter 3 years ago, one of my 3 battleship F-122s has occupied my desk at least 90% of the time.

Model Ms are nice, I prefer the old ones with heavy plates, but there is something to be said for a new Unicomp with native USB and a warranty.
SSKs make me crazy because all my computers boot up with NumLock "on" and I touch type gibberish until I figure it out. But they are very cute.

In the Alps world, blue rules, but I have a couple of excellent orange-transplanted old-school chassis that are nice and quiet.
Matias switches have felt less crisp and more mushy than my Alps, but maybe it's just me.

NMB Hi-Tek "Space Invaders" have spectacular qualities all around, and I wish that I could get a "standard modern" keyboard with them.
I have a beautiful NIB Televideo with linear whites that would be great except that it is RJ-11 with apparently an impossible protocol.

I also have an Acer that qualifies more as "mechanisms" rather than switches and an SMK with clicky whites that are both very enjoyable to use.

Magna224 · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 18:30:27 »

Quote from: Lurch on Wed, 19 August 2015, 09:48:13

model f > 55g topre > orange/salmon alps > 62g ergo clears > 65g mx blues

i want to try me some complicated blue alps

Blue ALPS are awesome! Did you find the orange ALPS to be significantly better than pink? Or are they too similar.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 18:43:53 »

Orange is earlier, and, theoretically better, but condition makes more difference than the minor changes in manufacturing.

mattbox · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 30 August 2015, 19:20:01 »

MX Greens or buckling spring, too hardcore to care about the noise

SamirD · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 26 September 2015, 14:29:43 »

I've been on Ms since the beginning with brief times (as in minutes) on other switches. But with the non-existence of a bone stock bluetooth M, I will need to learn what other switches I like to get a bluetooth one that can do double duty on the desktop and phone. So far, the only onces I've found are the Filco or Matias an I'm not sure how either will feel.

darkspider · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 27 September 2015, 05:00:19 »

Quote from: SamirD on Sat, 26 September 2015, 14:29:43

I've been on Ms since the beginning with brief times (as in minutes) on other switches. But with the non-existence of a bone stock bluetooth M, I will need to learn what other switches I like to get a bluetooth one that can do double duty on the desktop and phone. So far, the only onces I've found are the Filco or Matias an I'm not sure how either will feel.

Why don't you try usb to bluetooth converter(aka usb2bt, you can find it on Amazon)? I know someone who makes keyboard wireless with it(sorry I don't know whether the keyboards include Model M) .
It will need an extra battery instead of usb power supply, but If what you want to do is just using Ms on phones, it will go.

ideus · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 27 September 2015, 19:26:40 »

Clear Cherry stems with 65g gold springs installed in translucent Gateron bottoms with transparent tops. In other words, my version of Ergo clears.

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Author Topic: What's your favorite switches? (Read 7825 times)