Best Switches for Keyboards: A Comprehensive Guide

【EPOMAKER Flamingo Linear Switch】The most obvious and attractive trait of Flamingos is their bright coloration which inspired EPOMAKER designers to create a linear switch seat that embracing the nature while maintaining functionality. Given that thought, Flamingo switch set comes into being! Each keyswitch features light pink housing to well illustrate its origins

【POM Stem, PC Housing 】POM, or Polyoxymethylene, is a versatile polymer that is known for extreme resilience and low coefficient of friction. EPOMAKER Flamingo switch adopts POM stem because of its low-friction nature to create a smooth, scratchless keystroke experience with no additional lube. More than that, PC transparent housing and dual spring make this switch quite a charmer among other switches

【Factory Lubed Switch Set】Coming factory-lubed and special structured, the EPOMAKER Flamingo switch can be self-lubed when being typed, which is especially helpful for maintaining a smooth feeling. The durable stem is credited to a more smooth and pleasing typing experience

【Compatible with MX Structure Keycaps】EPOMAKER Flamingo switches are designed with general MX structure so that they can fit most keycaps sets with (X) cross stem. This greatly improves the compatibility and you can feel free to change the switch and remake your own keyboard

【Built-in LED Slot & Durable Lifespan】 Equipped with LED slots for modification, the backlight can be shine-through even with PBT housings in the EPOMAKER Flamingo switches. This provides more fun feature and options for DIYers. With a strong dual spring, the lifespan can go up to 100 million times of keystrokes based on laboratory durability test. Get your keyboard something new and have fun with them!

Faster Than Traditional Mechanical Switches: Razer Linear Optical switch technology uses optical beam-based actuation, registering key presses at the speed of light (15-30% shorter actuation distance than other linear switches at 1.0 mm)

Ultimate Personalization & Gaming Immersion with Razer Chroma: Fully syncs with popular games, Razer hardware, Philips Hue, and gear from 30 plus partners; supports 16.8 million colors on individually backlit keys

Quality, Aluminum Construction: Covered with a matte, aluminum top frame for increased structural integrity

Oil-Resistant Doubleshot PBT Keycaps: Made of textured, high-grade PBT for a more durable and textured finish less prone to long-term grime buildup

Fully Programmable Macros: Razer Hypershift allows for all keys and keypress combinations to be remapped to execute complex commands. Onboard lighting presets

Akko Lubed Switches – Pre-lubed at factory by individuals with years of experiences, some of the most popular Akko CS switches are now offered with the lubed option using Krytox GPL105 and Krytox GPL-205 G0 as lubricants. Akko lubed switches are thin-lubed that shall effectively reduce ping for average users and maintain fast actuations. More and thick lubes can be applied afterwards by individual user based on personal preference.

Lavender Purple 36gf Tactile Switches – Engineered with a 18mm extension spring, the Akko Lavender Purple is a light to medium tactile that is aimed to create unique and smooth feedbacks followed by the high and noticeable tactile bump at 0.5mm.

Built-in LED Slot – Akko CS switches are equipped with LED slot ready for LED Mod/Assembly, and are SMD compatible (LED underneath the switch).

Durability – Approximate lifespan of 60 million times of keystrokes based on laboratory durability test. Meanwhile, a single package comes with 45 switches with plastic tray that can securely house switches and can be served as a lubing station if necessary.

Compatibility – Akko CS switches come with MX style structure so they would fit most keycap sets with (X) cross stem. Note: switch opener is not included.

Cherry MX switch type (Qty:12) [Cherry MX Black(1), MX Red(1), MX Brown(1), MX Blue(1), MX RGB Black (1), MX RGB Red(1), MX RGB Brown (1) MX RGB Blue(1), MX Tactile Gray(1), MX Green(1), MX Silent Red(1), MX Speed Silver(1)]

Labeled keycap (Qty: 12)

Acrylic base (Qty: 1)

【Metal Switch Opener】Suitable for Kailh, Gateron and Cherry MX switches. Easy to open switch to improve its performance. It’s the best helper for enthusiasts of mechanical keyboard.

【Cute Appearance】As an exquisite tool, it also has a lovely appearance. The pattern of the cat makes your lubrication work fun. The red design makes it more conspicuous and easier to find.

【Convenient and Fast】After many tests, this switch opener can open the switch in one second, making it more convenient for you to use and not easy to freeze.

【Easy to Use】The exterior is designed with a lovely shape, which is unique and creative, and easy to use at the same time. It is the first choice for customized lovers. With this switch opener, you can open 90% of the switches.

【Small and Portable】The metal switch opener is beautiful in appearance, small and portable, and its weight is only 17.5g.

【Powerful Metal Magnet】There are small and powerful metal magnets on the upper and lower ends of the switch opener to tightly combine the two parts to ensure dust-free. When you are not using it, it is an elegant decoration on the table.

MUST HAVE: This compact high quality wire style keycap puller is a necessary tool for any mechanical keyboard owner.

HIGH QUALITY STEEL: Wires on the puller can bend outward to fit onto mechanical keycaps. It can holds up to 3 keys to speed up key removal Compact, high quality construction.

HIGH COMPATIBILITY: FIT for most mechanical keyboards including Cherry MX, Alps, and Topre switches. Do not use on "scissor" type switches.

ANTI-STATIC BRUSH: Temperature resistant, lightweight and portable, easy to carry and use, keep your electronic devices clean, prolong electronic devices service life.

MULTIPURPOSE CLEANING TOOLS: Best for cleaning keyboard, computer, laptop, screen, printer and electronic devices.

6x Gateron Switches (Black, Blue, Brown, Clear, Green, Red)

8x Kailh Switches (Box Black, Box Brown, Box Red, Box White, Speed Bronze, Speed Copper, Speed Silver, Pro Purple)

1x Unlubed Panda 1x Lubed Panda 1x Unlubed Lynx 1x Lubed Lynx

Glorious O-Rings (40A Thin, 40A Thick) (5 thick, 5 thin)

Glorious O-Rings (70A Thin, 70A Thick) (5 thick, 5 thin)

【Mini Mechanical Keyboard】 Professional Mechanical Keys, 68 keys compact gaming keyboard, giving you more space on your desk to move mouse or put other devices. Ergonomically designed, the keyboard can reduce finger fatigue after prolonged use.

【RGB Backlight】The keyboard has as many as 18 kinds of backlight modes, giving you a comfortable visual enjoyment at night. You can select your favorite mode through the FN+Tab key, and switch the color you like with the FN+Pagedown key.

【Blue Switches】The classical Blue Switch design to provide a highest tactical feedback and the clearer “Click” sound than normal keys. It will give you deliver accurate, comfortable responsive no matter you’re typing or gaming, perfect for professional gamers and typists.

【Honeycomb Gaming Mouse】6 RGB lighting modes programmable gaming mouse. With 6 DPI levels available and a high-precision positioning game engine for accurate positioning and stable transmission, can easily adjust the DPI from 800-1600-2400-3200-4800-6400 to match the mouse speed instantly for different game scenarios.

【Gaming IC Chip】Equipped with game console IC chip, quick response, create a real gaming mechanical keyboard from the inside out. Type C interface, ABS fuel injection keycap, good light transmission, no fading.We hope to provide customers with the best service.

【ALUMINUM SWITCH OPENER】This is a two-in-one switch opener, used for Cherry MX, Kailh, Gateron, TTC, Tealios, Zealios, Holy Pandas, not for Outemu.

【ALUMINUM PRECISION PARTS GRIPPER】4-Claw grabber can hold the stem, keep your hands clean while lubing.

【STORAGE BOX】We place all the tools in a storage box for packaging, after the tools are used up, it is convenient for daily storage will not be lost.

【PACKAGE INCLUDES】Switch opener x 1 , Lubrication Pen x 2, Tweezers x 1, Switch Puller x 1, 4-Claw Grabber x 1, Keycap puller x 1.

【CUSTOM KEYBOARD ENTHUSIASTS KIT】For DIY keyboard lovers, we personally tested and researched this switch lubrication kit.

A 96% layout (100-key) white LED backlight wireless mechanical keyboard with a number pad in a compact design that’s built for productivity and a tactile typing experience.

Connects with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth and switch among them easily. With high reliable and broad compatibility Broadcom Bluetooth 5.1 chipset, the K4 version 2 is best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and iPad. It also has wired mode with USB Type-C connection.

With a unique Mac layout, the K4 has all the necessary Mac function keys while still being compatible with Windows. Extra keycaps for both Windows and Mac operating systems are included.

The K4 can last up to 240 hours (with backlit disabled) with a 4000 mAh big battery, which is one of the biggest in mechanical keyboards. N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired mode or 6KRO on wireless mode.

With the Gateron G Pro Mechanical Red switch providing unrivaled linear responsiveness with up to 50 million keystroke lifespan. The K4 has enchanting white LED backlight with modern keycap legends to sync with your mood; available in static white or flashing light mode.