Linear Switch reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 173 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 36 posts to rank the best Linear Switch brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MechanicalKeyboards, r/keyboards, r/BudgetKeebs, r/ErgoMechKeyboards, r/switchmodders. Top-rated brands include Gateron (4.4/5), Akko (4.3/5), Tealios (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews173
Subreddits9
Posts36
Brands45
Products88
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#1
Gateron
4.4
(83)
"Gateron Oil Kings. 100%, without a doubt."
"Gateron milky yellow are my all time favs so far"
"Very smooth and not heavy"
"Those are my Milky Yellow replacement they feel much better than the Milky Yellow."
"Cheap, smooth and light 😍"
"Super smooth and satisfying."
"Those are some of my favorites."
"Is the best linear switch I have ever used for my taste."
"In my opinion is the best factory lubed linear switch you can ever buy."
"They're the best linears I've used."
#2
Akko
4.3
(13)
"Best one."
"I am really loving them."
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"I ended up getting akko rose reds, thanks though"
"Akko rosewood"
"I enjoy the Akko rosewood but only after L+F them. The TTC frozen silent also are good stock."
"Love them lubed and not."
"I have been thoroughly enjoying my akko matcha's"
"I think they sound and feel great"
"Very light actuation, and good tactility."
#3
Tealios
4.2
(6)
"I went to build my second board and went with Tealios again. I freaking love them."
"Outside of Tealios or Vint Blacks, Gat yellows are probably about as smooth as you are going to get for out of the box non-lubed linears."
"I wouldn't trade them for anything."
"Tealios feel great."
"Don't want to lube? Box switches or Tealios."
"Tealios are a price gouge these days."
#4
HMX
5.0
(5)
"Those are some of my favorites."
"Those are some of my favorites."
"I love them."
"I am really loving these."
"Which are my two favorites alongside the Gateron Smoothie."
#5
Kailh
3.8
(6)
"Kailh box black has been going well for me. Doesn't feel light, but at the same time does not feel super heavy on my fingers"
"They ain't bad."
"Are nice."
"Kailh box silent pinks are 35g and beautiful."
"Kailh Box Dark Yellow are pretty nice, too!"
"Kailh BOX blacks?"
#6
Cherry MX
4.4
(5)
"Best sound and feel hands down."
"They are the smoothest Cherry switch I've tried."
"Cherry MX Silver switches are pretty good from what I hear"
"MxBlack normal travel"
"I personally love Cherry mx silvers for the smoothness."
#7
Oil King
4.3
(4)
"Love my Oil King linears."
"Oil kings"
"I'll go ahead and join the Oil King gang. My preference is usually for tactile or clicky but these Oil Kings have been enjoyable to the point the build I've outfitted with them has become my daily driver."
"I got the oil kings, they feel pretty great"
#8
TTC
4.7
(3)
"Once you try it you will not go back."
"Buttery smooth, deep-pitched, and zero stem wobble."
"I enjoy the Akko rosewood but only after L+F them. The TTC frozen silent also are good stock."
#9
KTT
4.7
(3)
"KTT Kang Whites are deep out the box... really budget friendly."
"Are amazing and cheap."
"Try oil kings and ktt kang whites"
#10
Epomaker
3.7
(3)
"Silent linear - epomaker sea salt silent."
"Buttery smooth, poppy sound"
"Smooth, soft and thocky sound"
#11
Banana Splits
5.0
(2)
"Banana Splits and TCC Frozen Silent V2"
"Really love Banana splits or tangerines as far as linears go."
#12
Everglide
5.0
(2)
"I would seriously recommend trying the jingles."
"Try everglide switches."
#13
BSUN
5.0
(2)
"I love the balance of weight and pre travel."
"And you'll never think about switches again."
#14
Zakus
4.5
(2)
"Personal favourite: Zakus."
"The Zakus are dope too, once lubed!"
#15
Durock
4.5
(2)
"Such a nice smooth soft thock."
"Been very pleased with."
#16
Alpacas
4.0
(2)
"Before that, Alpacas!"
"Alpacas and gateron inks sound pretty good"
#17
MMD
4.0
(2)
"My favorites."
"Really cheap, really good once lubed."
#18
Huano
5.0
(1)
"For now Huano Caramel Latte v2 are the best for me!"
#19
Boba U4
5.0
(1)
"They are great. Super smooth stock and very silent."
#20
Inks
5.0
(1)
"Inks, Linjars (Gat Yellows, Tangerines, Feis), Creams are all exceptionally great linear switches for an endgame board."
#21
Cream
5.0
(1)
"I'd still recommend cream switches because they are the smoothest stock switches I've ever tried."
#22
Vertex
5.0
(1)
"Which are my two favorites alongside the Gateron Smoothie."
#23
Keychron
5.0
(1)
"Are my fav switch."
#24
TECSEE
5.0
(1)
"Are godly, surprised they haven’t been mentioned."
#25
Owlab
5.0
(1)
"Those are some of my favorites."
#26
MKID
5.0
(1)
"It’s an endgame for me (maybe)."
#27
Outemu
5.0
(1)
"Those feel amazing."
#28
Novelkey
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love."
#29
NK
5.0
(1)
"Lubed are heavenly."
#30
Gazzew
5.0
(1)
"They are buttery smooth."
#31
Box
5.0
(1)
"I have not found something as good for me (and reliable) as Box Blacks."
#32
SP-Star
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend taking a look."
#33
AquaKing
5.0
(1)
"Hands down one of if not the best stock switch I've ever used"
#34
Keygeek
5.0
(1)
"Recent Keygeek releases are incredible."
#35
Tealio
5.0
(1)
"Tealio > kailh box red > gateron yellow"
#36
Cream Soda
4.0
(1)
"Cream soda Short travel"
#37
bsun
4.0
(1)
"Bsun flower shadows are super creamy."
#38
BOX
4.0
(1)
"I love BOX Yellows."
#39
Milky
4.0
(1)
"You might try getting a linear switch sample pack."
#40
Leo Bog
4.0
(1)
"They feel amazing."
#41
Vortical
4.0
(1)
"We have a better one See vortical switch"
#42
Flower
4.0
(1)
"Also very smooth."
#43
Wuque Studio
4.0
(1)
"Factory lube is about 80% of what you get with HMX but they're easily accessible on Amazon and sound nice and deep."
#44
Tecsee
4.0
(1)
"Sound deeper than the G Pro switches and the classic 63.5g dual-stage spring feels amazing"
#45
WS
4.0
(1)
"My personal choice is the WS Morandi-Switch."
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