Xah Favorite Key Switch

here's my preference of Keyboard Key Switch Mechanisms based on the many keyboards i've used since 1990.

In general, i prefer linear light switches, with actuation force ≤ 45g.

the following i like.

• Kailh Choc Switch Pro Red, 35g. (linear) [see Kailh Choc Switch] (used on my Glove80 Keyboard)
• Kailh BOX “pink” (35g) (linear) [see Kailh BOX Switch] (used on my Kinesis 360 Keyboard and Ultimate Hacking Keyboard V2)
• Gateron Red (linear). (lighter than Cherry MX Silent Red) (used on my KEMOVE DK61 Snowfox Keyboard)
• Cherry MX Red (linear). (lighter than Cherry MX Silent Red)

the following i don't like much.

1. Cherry MX Silent Red (linear). (used on my Kinesis Advantage2 Keyboard and KEMOVE K68 Butterfly Keyboard)
2. Kailh Red (50g) (used on my Ultimate Hacking Keyboard)
3. Kailh Choc Switch linear red, 50g.
4. Cherry MX Blue (clicky)
5. Cherry MX Brown (tactile. not good. scratchy.)
6. Buckling Spring (too loud)
7. Topre Switch (hate it)
8. Cherry MX Black (hate it. Too heavy activation force.)