Hi, i have a nuphy air 75 with gateron brown switches but they feel almost like a linear. I am looking for a low profile clicky switches compatible with this keyboard.

Any recommendation would be appreciated. Thanks

I am currently looking into building an Ergonaut One and I’m at the point of considering my options for low profile switches.

Beforehand I was using a custom built Kunlun board (from KBDFans) with lubed U4T bobas (an MX-Style switch) and I really love the feel of them.

I have heard lots of great things about the Cowberries or Wisterias (especially lubed). I would love to hear some opinions on this topic or some options I might have not even considered yet.

Would be grateful for any feedback :)

Hi, after some time gathering informations I'm nearly ready to build my first split keyboard, however I'm stuck in choosing the switches.

Some informations: I'm based in Europe (Italy), after some researches I plan to buy a kit for a Lily58 (on 42keebs.eu). It's my first custom keyboard, up to now I always only used my integrated laptop keyboard. Despite of that, I'm quite into DIY stuff and I can solder.

My main priorities are : affordable price, low profile and silence. The latter is particularly important since the people in my office (And me as well) are pretty quick-tempered about noises.

I read a lot about MX and choc switches, which I assume to be the standard form factors, and It appears that the MX are the gold standard, cheaper and more easily available. However the chocs have a smaller size, so I assume they also have a smaller profile, right? Is there a particular type of switches you would suggest?

Concerning the feeling of the switch I read about linear, tactile and clicky. I never tried any of those, so assuming the latter inappropiate to my needs, maybe since it's my first keyboard I might just one of the first two randomly. Do you have any suggestions about that?

Sorry about the ignorance but I feels quite lost about the difference between all these switches.

I am looking for low profile clicky switches, for office work. but most of the clicky switches are loud and i can't get a proper switch tester without importing, I checked kailh choc v1 white, and kailh choc v2 brown, but i don't know how loud they are, if anyone has those switches or any alternative switches you know that are great for typing but quiet, for comparison i have kailh jade switches, but they are too loud for my use

Because of the thin small casing, are they quieter and more okay for work environments? Because low profile switches are shorter actuation and lighter springs, are tactile/clicky bumps less tiring and noticeable?

I am starting with Red Pros (35g linear) on my low profile board, coming from Gateron Speed Silvers on Ergodox after only using MX Browns for years, but hearing low profile boards with clicky switches now has me interested. Also when typing trainers have typewriter sounds I do find it satisfying. I got tired of the amount of force needed in tactile but liked the shorter bottoming out and low effort of speed silvers, but with the low force needed for low profile Im thinking of trying clicky idk.

A normal clicky switch compared to say a choc clicky switch, will the shorter actuation be less tiring to type all day on? I know it can be easier to bottom out, but I found that once I switched to clicky switches I bottom out less. I use Kailh Box White and its not that theyre too heavy of a switch, but when Im typing all day everyday, my fingers/hands can get tired out.

Background first, skip to bottom if you just want to see the keyboards I’m considering. I’m looking for any insight separating the contenders I’ve narrowed it down to.

After doing some research on mechanical keyboards for coding and gaming, I decided to take the plunge. I did some research and made my best guess on what I wanted, but when I got the keyboard I chose I was thrown by the full profile keys - I have been coding on low profile scissor switches for years, and have gotten very used to them. The full profile keys felt clunky, like my fingers were having trouble navigating around to where they wanted to go without hitting other keys. It slowed me down and felt awkward.

Additionally, the cherry browns I chose were solid, but I realized I wanted something clickier. I had initially shied away from the blues after reading complaints about noise and excessive clickiness.

Still running the current keyboard through its paces to see if it grows on me but I’m coming around to the fact that I may want to try something else that provides a feel closer to what I’m used to using, but with the mechanical keyboard experience - something low profile and clicky.

My requirements: low profile, clicky switches, full size 100+ keys. Bluetooth would be nice to have but is not necessary.

Almost all low profile keyboards I found were linear switches, but after some digging the contenders I found are:

Kailh choc white switches:

• Logitech G815 and G915

• Hexgears Venture

• Havit KB395L

Gateron low profile blue:

• Keychron K1

If you have insight or personal experience with any of these keyboards I’d love to hear your experience. And if I missed any keyboards that fit my criteria, please also let me know.

Thanks

I love the feeling of clicky switches. Feels very sensory, like I'm popping something every time I click. The path is straight down with resistance to activate and "break through". And gives a tactile type writer feeling. I hate the loudness of clicky switches.

I (personally) hate the feeling of tactile switches. the path isn't straight down. I can feel my fingers steering off a straight path and going "around" the bump. I've tried small and big, and some of the most expensive and 'holy grail'. I just received boba 4ts and was disappointed. Tactile have a great sound.

Can I make clicky quiet, or any that have clicky style tactility that arent super loud? Currently using Kailh, love how it feels but not sounds.

Yes, I have been reading the wiki but it seems a "little" outdated on this topic.

I have bought a SK630 and want to switch the switches (rolf) for a clicky one, but I can't find a lot of information about these. AFAIK Kailh have at least one type of this kind, but I don't know about other copanies.

Any advice on this? Thank you in advance.

Hello keyboard enthusiasts!

I've extensively tested various low-profile switches for my Nuphy Air keyboard, giving each a minimum 2-week trial. Here's my breakdown:

Linear Switches:

1. NuPhy Aloe

• Pros: None notable

• Cons: Too soft, no tactility, error-prone

• Sound: ⭐️

• Verdict: Not recommended

2. NuPhy Cowberry

• Pros: Pleasant press, impressive sound

• Cons: Slightly tight (subjective)

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Highly recommended

3. NuPhy Daisy

• Pros: Versatile, solid performance

• Cons: Lacks uniqueness

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Good all-rounder

4. Gateron KS-33 Red

• Pros: Simple, firm, pleasant

• Cons: A bit worse than Daisy

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Decent option

Tactile Switches:

5. NuPhy Wisteria

• Pros: Versatile, pleasant sound and feedback

• Cons: None notable

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Highly recommended (my personal choice)

6. Gateron KS-33 Brown

• Pros: None notable

• Cons: Softer press, weaker feedback, less pleasing sound

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Average performance

7. NuPhy Moss

• Pros: May appeal to heavy typists

• Cons: Very heavy, long adjustment period, feels unnatural

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: Niche appeal

8. Gateron KS-33 Banana

• Pros: None notable

• Cons: Unpleasant sound, gritty feel

• Sound: ⭐️⭐️

• Verdict: If the sound is not a problem then ok

Clicky Switch:

9. Gateron KS-33 Blue

• Pros: None notable

• Cons: Overly clicky, unpleasant sound

• Sound: ⭐️

• Verdict: Not recommended

I've settled on the Wisteria switches as they best suit my typing style.

Questions about these switches or want to share your experiences? I'm here to discuss!

Happy typing!

P.S. If anyone wants to buy these switches in Toronto, DM me

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good tactile or an absolute butter of a linear switch. But I always go back to clicky switches one way or another.

Nothing takes me back to my 12 year MX Cherry Blue or Razer green keyboards like a good clicky switch.

I'm sporting Box Jade's at the moment.

Thoughts?

What are the best silent tactile or silent clicky switches?

I currently only know about the Kailh Box Silent Browns when it comes to silent tactile switches, but if they're really that good, I'll go with them.

I want it to be just quiet enough so that the room next to me can’t hear me typing.

Also, if there is a better subreddit or forum to ask this question in, please let me know. Still interested in hearing your guys' thoughts though.

Edit: I prefer some pre-travel before the tactile bump, that’s why I personally don’t like the Boba U4Ts or the Glorious Pandas that much.

Coming from one of the comments from my previous thread, I am looking to change my current low profile red pro switch to something similar to macbook or mx keys feel (Yes I am in love with both of them but misses split layout)

While the sunset tactile is one of the options, is there any other good alternatives?
Thanks in advance.

Update: I dont think my setup supports Choc V2

My biggest issue with mechanical keyboards (and most keyboards in general) is that the keys are really tall. Low profile switches, like Cherry MX low profile reds, are perfect, but I personally prefer tactile switches like browns. Are there any other companies' switches that are tactile and low profile?

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I had been hunting for the ultimate low profile switch for my build. Tried the Kailh Whites and Robins. They were good with their clickbars and I was going to go with them; but I ended up going with an ergo keyboard that only used Outemu Switches. At first I thought they were going to be a worst feeling but servicable either way. Then I found the above youtube short explaining how you can easily modify them from one of the worst click experiences I had ever experienced, to literally top tier gold standard in my opinion in terms of utter clicky excellence. This switch has quite the unique click experience. It doesn't have a click bar, but actually a metal U shape that honestly reminds me of a beam spring type design.

Basically you get this super crisp break that is hella light. Now these are cheap and so are the keyboards that use them. I had to destroy the red linear switches in the keyboard just to get them out. Also, doing the hack doesn't guarantee you will get the same great click in all of them, so order more than you need. Plus, if you need to switch out a switch cause ends up not being as clicky as expected you might have to destroy it to get it out.

But the click, it is so much more satisfying then the whites or robins. Like when you lift up off there is this subtle tab of the keycap. Kinda like a super slight delay kiss off your finger tip that is utterly satisfying. Its not a super fast typer at all, but I don't mind the decreased speed for the dramatically enhanced experienced. Its just not mentioned how insanely unique these switches are with this modification.

Hi All, I want to change the switches on my M16+ that I've recently purchased.

Ideally, the buttons would sound like the buttons on a HORI Fighting Commander controller. (Or at least as close as possible to it.)

I've looked around their discord and some different webpages but most of the info is vague or redundant.

Thank you for any suggestions!!

I got this new hitbox which uses low profile switches. I'm not very well versed in low profile switches and have only every used full size. I was hoping to learn which low profile switches were the most tactile or had the most operating force. I really like to feel resistance when typing or playing.