Best tactile switch on Reddit
141 reviews from r/MechanicalKeyboards, r/BudgetKeebs, r/MechanicalKeyboardsUK and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Zealios
4.6
(12)
"After I used zealios v2 67g, everything else feels linear."
"They are one of the most tactile but it’s a unique tactile."
"Zealios V2, KDBFANS T1, Zealios R11, Outemu Clear V2.2"
"Zealios v2."
"I think that zealios are definitely the way to do."
"Yea Zealios are a bit pricey, but man are they worth it."
"I just got some 78g Zealios and I'm loving them so much."
"Before buying zealios you should get a tester with the four variants."
"I love my Zealios but they are definitely different."
"Best being out of Zealios v2 and Holy panda/gsus/yok."
#2
Kailh
4.2
(10)
"The lightest tactiles I know of."
"Kailh Speed Copper's probably are your best bet."
"Kailh box jades."
"I recently got a switch tester and I’m liking them alot."
"I just built a board w Kailh Pro Purples and I love them."
"Kailh Box Jades. Hard to get silent with good tactility."
"Kailh Pro Purples, as one person mentioned, are nice tactiles."
"How about kailh pro purples?"
"Tactiles I have and like: Kailh Pro Purples and Kailh Heavy Plums."
"I then searched for some light clicky switches for me and I chose the kailh speed gold."
#3
Gateron
4.1
(7)
"Gateron Jailhouse Blues made with a pair of 002 o-rings have been my go to daily driver switch."
"I would say the Gateron Mini I switches are excellent."
"Buzzwords are crazy but the Gateron Beer!!!"
"If u like browns ull like em. No lube and theyre like a box of springs."
"Just ordered the V2 with Moss switches. Next week I should receive the Wisteria."
"I also like og brown, but mine is more og since my air75 was bought pretty early"
"I wrote this up comparing OG Brown and Wisterias a while ago if it helps"
#4
Akko
4.6
(5)
"They have a very robust tactile bump and no mush"
"Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro Tactile switches from stackskb.com"
"I love the Akko Ocean Blues. They're 45g I believe? Lubed up and they feel great!"
"You would definitely want a lighter tactile like the akko creamy purple pro"
"2) Akko [V3 Cream Blue Pro]"
#5
Outemu
3.8
(6)
"Outemu silent Lemon switches on cosmicbyte website seem to be highly regarded as a great budget tactile switch."
"Sorted by price: 1) Outemu [Brown]"
"Outemu Sky, Halo Clear"
"Outemu sky blue."
"Outemu seems to be offering comparable options for much less."
"Outemu browns are cheap, but down people say they feel scratchy."
#6
Gazzew Boba
4.5
(4)
"My current preference is Boba U4 for tactility and silentness."
"Boba u4 is the best."
"4) Gazzew Boba [U4T 62g]"
"If you like the feel of your glorious pandas, I would say boba u4's are probably the way to go."
#7
Boba
4.5
(4)
"Boba U4s."
"I'm using Boba Black U4s and they're lush."
"I’d say bobas are more tactile but zilents are quieter."
"Well the obvious suggestion is the boba u4."
#8
Holy Pandas
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been gaming with holy pandas and been really liking that recently."
"Holy pandas kek."
"Holy Pandas, Topre, and SKCM Brown Alps."
#9
Alps
4.3
(3)
"Alps oranges, they feel so tuned and precise."
"Alps skcm orange"
"Orange Alps and white Omron B3G-S, I just wish modern PCBs were readily available or cheaper to get hold of for these switches."
#10
Topre
4.3
(3)
"Topre, Holy Pandas, Zealios, T1s."
"Give Topre a try?"
"I would say it would be Topre with BKE domes."
#11
Durock
4.3
(3)
"Durock Shrimp T1 & Silent Coral are my 2 favourite at the moment."
"Another vote here for the Durock Shrimps."
"I’ve been using the Durock Dark Amber T1s stock and really like them."
#12
Aliaz
4.0
(3)
"Aliaz switches are likely what you're looking for."
"Aliaz. Tactile enough to not feel linear, but not overly tactile."
"I really like the aliaz 80g."
#13
MX
4.0
(3)
"Mx brown 4 sure."
"MX Clear, Outemu Sky, 45g and 55g Topre."
"MX Clears are good tbh."
#14
Ajazz
4.0
(3)
"Ajazz got a series called AS on AE. Like 25$ for 90."
"Though I end up loving my recently bought ajazz kiwis."
"They also have banana switches, lighter than kiwis."
#15
Gateron Beer
5.0
(2)
"Gateron beer! I found gateron beer. It is like linear-tactile, yet you can feel the tactility!"
"Gateron Beer! That’s exactly what I was looking for."
#16
Gazzew
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for the Boba's, I have them on my K12 and I love it."
"Gazzew Boba U4T ftw. Best tactiles i've tried. Stock sound is amazing."
#17
Zeal
5.0
(2)
"Zeal tealsios v2... lubed... best i used."
"Drop currently has the zeal aqua zilents if you're going for silent tactile."
#18
Rose Glacier
4.5
(2)
"I just got the Rose Glacier on a Halo75 and I love the sound and feel."
"I would certainly go for Rose Glacier."
#19
Zilents
4.5
(2)
"I'm genuinely impressed by how quiet they are."
"For more affordable options than the high end, zilents and zealios."
#20
Akko CS Jelly Purple
4.5
(2)
"Just got Akko CS Jelly purple and love them."
"Owning both, Akko CS Jelly Purple are quite similar to 62g Boba U4T."
#21
Box Royals
4.5
(2)
"I just got a couple of Box Royals in for my switch tester today and wow, they're something else."
"Box Royals would be a good start."
#23
Ergo Clears
4.5
(2)
"Ergo Clears and Outemus are great."
"I recommend you ordering a switch tester."
#24
Milktooth
4.5
(2)
"If you are in US try milktooth.nu they have try at home sets so you can try a bunch of different switches."
"Here's a few budget friendly ones on Milktooth"
#25
Cherry MX Brown
4.0
(2)
"I started enjoying this hobby much more."
"Cherry MX Brown. No click, just tactile bump."
#26
JWICK T1
4.0
(2)
"Jwick T1! It might be a little more expensive than 30, but deffo worth it."
"I've been playing around with JWICK T1 and I like them."
#27
Outemu Ice V2
4.0
(2)
"I'd look into the new Outemu ice v2 switches."
"Try Outemu ICE V2 for a Zealio type bump."
#28
Box
4.0
(2)
"Try Box Heavy Orange. Quite Tactile and very good for its price."
"Box Royales?"
#29
Hako
4.0
(2)
"You try Hako royal true and like it."
"Hako royal clears, zealios v2, holy panda/GSUS/YOK."
#30
Halo
4.0
(2)
"Halo clears 🤤 easy to make holy pandas out of them too"
"I really like Halo Trues and MX Clear."
#31
AJAZZ
4.0
(2)
"I prefer the AJAZZ Banana over the Boba U4T."
"If you want something cheap go for ajazz kiwi."
#32
T1
3.5
(2)
"Get some t1’s don’t waste your money on zeal hype."
"If you want cheap and easy to get then T1s."
#33
Durock Silent Shrimp
5.0
(1)
"It's a great switch."
#34
Drop
5.0
(1)
"Halo switches from Drop work well."
#35
Rose
5.0
(1)
"The rose glaciers have been amazing for me"
#36
Zilent Aqua
5.0
(1)
"It seems like my 67g Zilent Aqua are the tactile god."
#37
Novelkeys
5.0
(1)
"You should buy a switch tester from novelkeys to try out the tactile switches."
#38
Sp-Star
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend the Sp-Star magic girl tactiles from TKC."
#39
Baby Kangaroo
5.0
(1)
"My personal preference is Baby Kangaroo.. it's the perfect amount of feedback and sound."
#40
Green Jacket
5.0
(1)
"The best stock tactile in my experience is the Green Jacket."
#41
WS Light Tactiles
5.0
(1)
"HUGE fan of WS light Tactiles"
#42
Wuque Light Tactiles
5.0
(1)
"I like Wuque Light Tactiles the most atm."
#43
Gazzew U4s
5.0
(1)
"I would absolutely recommend the boba U4s."
#44
Boba U4
5.0
(1)
"Boba U4."
#45
Razer
4.0
(1)
"I love my razer purples, its actually super light to click."
#46
Ducky
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a ducky one or ducky one 2 if you want usb-c and a few more colors."
#47
Ergo
4.0
(1)
"Ergo clears or topre."
#48
Cherry MX
4.0
(1)
"Cherry mx clear or kailh box royal for tactile."
#49
Penguin
4.0
(1)
"After a lube job pretty solid."
#50
Box Whites
4.0
(1)
"Why not try out Box Whites or Box Pinks?"
#51
Kailh Speed Copper
4.0
(1)
#52
MKZealots
4.0
(1)
"MKZealots on aliexpress for Boba U4"
#53
Anubis
4.0
(1)
"The Anubis switches are good."
#54
Glarses
4.0
(1)
"Try out the Glarses switch or Zeal Redux"
#55
Purple Pandas
4.0
(1)
"Swapped with two-stage springs from Amazon for $40"
#56
Sky
4.0
(1)
"I like the sky and sky silents."
#57
Jwick
4.0
(1)
"I'm using it now & its pretty good stock tactile, only $32 for 110 pcs."
#58
Lavender
4.0
(1)
"Get a box of lavender purples to try!"
#59
WS
4.0
(1)
"Just fitted them and they are definitely quiet."
#60
Leobog
4.0
(1)
"Leobog ice soul pack of 100 for like 26 dollars and their good"
#61
Haimu
4.0
(1)
"Haimu makes smooth tactiles, just use foam for creamy poppy thocky"
#62
Bsuns
4.0
(1)
"Anyone have opinions on bsuns and the variations of them?"
#63
KBDFans
4.0
(1)
"KBDFans T1 is a zealios clone for much cheaper price and just as good."
#64
Glorious
4.0
(1)
"3) Glorious [Panda]"
#65
Mod
4.0
(1)
"Mod switches are highly underrated. They're immensely tactile."
#66
Glorious Pandas
3.0
(1)
"I think they feel stiff to me because of a shorter pre-travel than I’m used to."
#67
Wuque
3.0
(1)
"One that intrigued me was the Wuque Silent tactile."
#68
Burnt Orange
3.0
(1)
"I find to be a decent budget switch."
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