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r/razer on Reddit: Red Linear Optical Switches - 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen
August 12, 2020 -
I am currently trying to figure out two questions.
(1) Which Razer keyboards currently have the Gen 2 Red Linear Optical Switches?
(2) What are the specs of the Gen 2 Red Linear Optical Switches?
(3) If the Huntsman Mini is indeed the ONLY Razer keyboard with Gen 2 Red switches... why?
Here's why I've been a bit confused. I purchased a Huntsman Elite with the Red Linear switches last month "assuming" it would be Gen 2. However, it appears that I may have been mistaken and that perhaps the ONLY Razer Keyboards to have Gen 2 Red Switches are the Huntsman Mini.
There is a YouTube video by Chyrosan22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2TTDzzzjNE&t=623s) and at the 5:12 mark he says that he had received some specs from Razer in which they claim the Huntsman Mini has 1.0m actuation distance and 45g force in the "New" switches vs 1.0m actuation distance and 37g force in the "Old" switches.
According to the Razer webpage, however, the Huntsman Mini Gen 2 switches should have 1.2mm actuation distance and 48g actuation force.
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It is the only one with the red switches V2 which have the actual true actuation distance stated and are quite without pinging
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Well you are not the only one confused about the info out there. the youtube channel HardwareCanucks, they just released a video 31 . jan.21. Where they list the specs. Actuation force of 45g, and actuation point 1.0. I do not know if it is the same as actuation distance.
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Razer Hopes to Silence Noise Complaints With 2nd Gen Linear Optical Switches | Tom's Hardware
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Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard: Fastest Linear Optical Switches Gen2 w/Sound Dampeners & 8000Hz Polling Rate - Detachable TypeC Cable - Doubleshot PBT Keycaps - Ergonomic Wrist Rest : Amazon.ca: Electronics
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January 29, 2021 - You cant get the 2nd gen switches in the Huntsman T.E, so im not sure why you were contacting support for something that doesnt exist. ... 0V3R_K1LL The Huntsman T.E only has the 1st gen linear optical switches. You cant get the 2nd gen switches in the Huntsman T.E, so im not sure why you were contacting support for something that doesnt exist.
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RAZER LINEAR OPTICAL SWITCHES GEN-2 — Improved with sound dampeners for an even quieter typing experience, the smooth, consistent switches are now also more responsive with up to true 8000Hz polling rate for lower input latency
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Introduced Yellow Linear switches in the Razer BlackWidow V2, featuring a shorter actuation distance with smooth, silent key travel for greater responsiveness and focus when gaming.
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r/razer on Reddit: Razer Linear Red Optical GEN2 Switches?
July 23, 2024 -
So I am confused... what keyboards have the GEN2 Linear Red Optical GEN2 switches?
the ones in this video: https://youtu.be/4ez26L_ZJF0?si=vMxFycAEW-7OZI1J&t=497
Is it ONLY the new Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini or are they also/only (?) included in the "normal" Razer Huntsman Mini?
I'm so confused, could someone shed some light on this?
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I think the optical red gen 2 is used by the huntsman v2 range. The huntsman v 3 pro line has the razer black analog gen 2 switch. The huntsman v2 analog and huntsman mini analog use gen 1 black optical analog switches
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Text appears: A quiet, smooth killer enters the arena – it’s the Razer Huntsman V2. The Laptop logo appears beneath the quote. The camera shifts to focus on another quote. Text appears: For me, that improved linear Gen-2 switch is the money here.
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September 27, 2024 - Rigorous testing on the Huntsman V3 Pro line armed with our Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 has shown an astounding average of just 1.7ms ensuring your gameplay remains uninterrupted and responsive, even in the most intense gaming sessions.
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Optical Gaming Keyboard - Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless | Razer Canada
Text appears: A quiet, smooth killer enters the arena – it’s the Razer Huntsman V2. The Laptop logo appears beneath the quote. The camera shifts to focus on another quote. Text appears: For me, that improved linear Gen-2 switch is the money here.
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Razer Keyboard Switches - How to Pick the RIGHT One
February 10, 2021 - The Razer Huntsman fits into this optical category with two variations, Clicky or Linear, and this falls into Razer’s premium switch and premium performance category, which is slightly more expensive. Nevertheless, the Huntsman TE TKL model is incredibly well-priced, and especially the 60% model with the incredible Gen2 switches.
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Not soldered, so they’re hot swappable… but there’s no clicky switch alternative (right now).
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Not soldered, so they’re hot swappable… but there’s no clicky switch alternative (right now).Thanks for the quick reply~ Would Razer purple optical switches be somehow compatible? I’m not sure if there is an optical version of purple switches on the market now as they are from some ten years ago.. To be able to take out the current switches, do I have to remove the top panel first or I can use the switch removal tool and go directly ahead pulling them up? Just don’t want to damage the pcb or the switches.. Thanks again!