Exhaustive list of popular/mainstream mechanical keyboard switches, manufacturers, and primary technical specifications.
Exhaustive list of popular/mainstream mechanical keyboard switches, manufacturers, and primary technical specifications.
| Switch | Manufacturer | Type | Actuation Force | Feel | Sound Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akko Creamy Blue/Cyan | Akko | Clicky | ~45g | Light + click | Bright, loud |
| Akko Lavender Purple | Akko | Medium tactile (Brown+) | ~50–55g | Noticeable but soft bump | Moderate |
| Banana Split | C³ / JWK | Linear (Yellow+) | ~62g | Smooth, lively | Clacky / bright |
| C3 Kiwi | C³Equalz | Strong tactile | ~67g | Sharp, snappy | Loud, clacky |
| Tangerine (62g/67g) | C³Equalz | Linear (Yellow+) | 50–62g | Very smooth, light feel | Higher-pitched |
| Holy Panda | Drop | Strong tactile (Panda class) | ~51–67g | Large rounded bump | Deep “thock” |
| Durock T1 | Durock | Strong tactile | ~67g | Sharp, early bump | Punchy |
| Aqua King | Everglide | Linear (Black premium) | 55–62g | Extremely smooth | Glassy / deep |
| Gateron Oil King V2 | Gateron | Linear (Black+) | ~55g | Ultra-smooth, dense | Deep “thock” |
| Gateron Ink Black V2 | Gateron | Linear (Black) | ~60g | Smooth, firm | Deep, low |
| Boba U4T | Gazzew | Strong tactile | ~62–68g | Rounded, very tactile | Deep “thock” |
| Glorious Panda | Glorious | Strong tactile | ~67g | Slightly smoother Panda | Deep, softer |
| Alpaca Linear | JWK / Durock | Linear (Red/Black) | ~50–55g | Smooth, soft bottom-out | Quiet / muted |
| Kailh Box Jade | Kailh | Clicky | ~50–60g | Sharp click bar | Very loud |
| Kailh Box Navy | Kailh | Clicky (heavy) | ~60–75g | Heavy, crisp | Extremely loud |
| KTT Strawberry | KTT | Linear (Light) | ~45–50g | Light, snappy | Higher pitch |
| NK Cream | NovelKeys | Linear (Black-ish) | ~55g | Slightly scratchy → smooth over time | Clacky |
| Outemu Purple | Outemu | Budget tactile | ~50g | Medium bump | Moderate |
| Zealio V2 (62/65/67g) | ZealPC | Premium tactile | 62–67g | Crisp, refined bump | Clean, medium |
| Tealio V2 | ZealPC | Linear (Black premium) | ~67g | Buttery, premium | Clean, subdued |