Kailh Choc switch thoughts and recommendations?
A little disappointed with choc switches
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I'm working on a new low profile keeb PCB and have Kailh Choc V1 switches in mind, but I’m still undecided on which switch to actually commit to.
I'm sticking to the base Kailh Chocs (sadly can't get the specials or group buy switches like Sunsets, Purpz, etc). That said, if the Choc V2s are genuinely worth it, I can easily add v2 support, so I also want to know if theres any notable v2 chocs...
So I’m asking: What are your favorite Kailh choc switches and why? Whether it's Whites, Browns, Reds, Blacks, Jades, Navies, etc., I’d love to hear your experience and any insight into their real-world feel beyond spec sheets.
Scrolling around, I've read that Robin, White, and Red are the most popular choices, and I have been leaning towards Robins (not that fond of linears, ehe).
This will be my first time using chocs, so any input before I finalize my switch order would be greatly appreciated!! ;D
EDIT: I added both V2 and MX support. I gave in to the linear switch propaganda and bought a set of Choc V2 Deep Sea Mini Islet. Fingers crossed 🤞.
Hey all,
Just completed my first build, a sweep v2.2 with navy choc v1s.
Still getting used to typing. Up to 25 wpm from 120 😅
However this is my first foray away from Cherry MX and I’m a little unimpressed. The navy is a heavy clicky switch, and it activates the switch before the click has occurred. This has led me to many typos. I’m also getting semi-frequent double presses, I’m guessing by accidentally passing the switch through the activation point by accident.
I’ve never experienced this with my Cherry MX blues. Anyone else experienced this or just me?
I’m sort of hoping when my typing style gets a bit more confident it’ll avoid this as I’ll be more directly hammering the keys. It’s worrying me a little right now though.
Thanks