So I've heard both that the gen-3 switches feel worse than the gen-2, and also that they are indistinguishable from each other. If you have used both, which do you prefer and why? Can you tell them apart?

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.

Hey everyone!

I’ve been looking to downsize my keyboard from the Huntsman Elite to a Huntsman Mini. I used prefer the clicky optical (purple) switches, but I am in love with my friend’s optical analog switches on his huntsman and I am ready to make the change! I noticed the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini comes standard with the Gen-2 switches and original Huntsman Mini has an “analog version” with the Gen-1 switches. Currently, the V3 Pro Mini is listed for $179.99 and the original Mini Analog is listed for $79.99 (on discount from $149.99).

My major questions before purchasing are…

1. What are the differences between the Optical Analog Gen-1 Switches and the Optical Analog Gen-2 Switches?

2. Is the difference large enough to justify the current $100 difference between the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini and the Huntsman Mini Analog?

3. Are there any other notable differences between the two keyboards beyond the Gen-1 to Gen-2 switch upgrade?

I’ve looked around the internet and couldn’t find much help on this topic. Thank you for reading and replying! Have a good day :)