0:060:11 they sounded so close 😞 01:07 TTC Venus 01:12 TTC Neptune 01:59 Gateron Milky Yellow Pro 02:58 Wuque Studio WS Morandi 04:29 Gazzew U4T - In case anyone wants to jump back and forth instantly to compare. The WS Morandi sound lowest/deepest.
His board build did these switches dirty tbh, so i've bought the TTC bluish white + gateron smoothie and they are really thocky, but Milktooth built kinda on the clack side so it makes it seem like all of these sound clacky and yeah the morandi are the most thocky of the bunch i've demo switch of these
Because it's all subjective BS these "enthusiasts" use to justify spending exorbitant amounts of money on plastic and metal so they can call it a "hobby"
@@Βετο I did. They still sound the same to me. Only ones that have kind of a distinct sound are the Gazzew switches. All the others I can barely tell apart.
Heavy Tactile request. I stayed 7 years on Cherry MX Greens. Now, anything light, especially light linears feel like my fingers are hammering on the keyboard. I realized I'm tactile gang and I have to go heavy.
Heavy Tactile gang. Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactiles are what I'm currently running right now, and while they're a big bump up in actuation force from my Boba U4T's, it's such a nice typing experience.
I really like the JWICK JWK Taro Puree tactile switches. They are a 67g tactiles and currently the deepest sounding switch I own out of the 12 I have tried so far. Currently have them on my main typing board. They are also less exhausting in long gaming sessions than the oil kings.
Invyr Holy Pandas are the best tactile switches I’ve ever used. They might not be the heaviest (stock is 67g) but as a longtime Topre user they are fantastic. You can still get them from Milktooth!
@@1155media hi could i ask you if the ws heavy tactiles sound deeper/lower pitched/thockier than the u4ts? and is the bump right at the beginning without much or any pretravel?
I mean at least they don’t have leaf tick like jwicks, and wobble is not that noticable at a normal typing speed unless you have hypersensitive fingers.
@@polynotgone8349 I agree. For typing it's not as noticeable. My issue with it is when holding the keys down for gaming or modifier keys in design software for example. In that situation I can feel the wobbliness and it's just weird. As a workaround I ended up installing Akko V3 Cream Black in the modifiers, arrows and spacebar. They sound different but for my use case I can kinda get the best of both worlds now.
Milktooth is a great place to order new switches for your boards. Kevin helped me out with an order recently that had an out of stock switch that I had purchased. He offered to ship me a different set of switches and even threw in some extra switches to bring the new order in alignment with the previous switches since the replacement switch option was cheaper. 10/10 customer service
At first i really like thock. Then pe foam comes around and everything is thock and it's getting boring. Then i went for claky-er sounding switch. But now after all of that. I still return to thock. We can never escapes... Good video ❤
You can definitely find something good in-between, and without the PE foam! I know how you feel though, I really don't like the sound of most switches with PE foam, but I still do prefer a deeper sound in general. Keep looking and trying new switches!!!
One underrated aspect of the Gazzew switches is there springs they come with really great stock springs I entered the hobby with U4's and I did not know what everyone was talking about when they talked about spring crunch and a spring ping until much later because my first few switches are all Gazzew Springs
I was surprised you didn't mention the vertex v1 switches, I've been using them for a few months now and they are really great and thocky. The only downside is that they don't let any rgb through, but I don't mind that too much
Sorry for the long-ass comment, I'm bored and opinionated today :) I prefer a deeper sound profile, without deferring to over-foaming my boards (particularly PE foam), especially since I often appreciate the subtle differences between switches. That said, I've tried every single one of [the linear] switches named in this video and have sharply contrasting opinions lol. Disclaimer: as with all things, how your switches sound is A) highly subjective, B) depends on your actual auditory anatomy, and C) can change drastically depending on the board you put them in, the materials used (plate, etc), the presence or absence of foams and other modifiers, the keycaps mounted, the use of and/or type of deskmat, and many other factors. My #1 recommendation when people ask me what kind of switch they should buy is to pleeeease buy as many 10-packs of switches as you possibly can, and to do it often. Then try them in as many boards as you can, with as many different plates as you can. You'll come to find that there's no "one best switch" - you might prefer a certain switch in one keyboard and absolutely hate that same switch in the next. Arm yourself with experience and knowledge! That said, here's my thoughts on the switches our friend Milktooth has shown us today, as well as a few of my faves down below: NEPTUNE/VENUS - deep sound, smooth feel, very little wobble, but to me the bottom-out felt a little weird and I ended up not particularly liking them, at least on the two boards I tried. I liked the sound profile well enough that I'm sure I'll come back to them again in the future and try them out in different boards MILKY YELLOW PRO - great budget switch, medium-low sound profile, decently smooth. Def recommend but really only for the strictest budgets since there's better if your budget opens up a bit. Top 10 for me when you include price into the deciding factor though SMOOTHIES - amazing switches at an impressively mid-tier price point. They're smooth enough with Gateron's newly upgraded lubing method. The spring is lightweight but super snappy, and they are definitely one of the lower-pitched switches I've tried. Probably a top-10 switch for me, though probably only if I swap the springs MORANDIS - I cannot say enough about how overhyped these are. They don't feel quite as smooth as you'd expect, have issues with stem wobble, and the top-out is pretty clacky. These are mid-toned at best and I would never consider these a "deep" or "thocky" switch. Tbh you can do better with your money, I wish I could get mine back GAZZEW LTs - Just ew. Did not like. At all. Pretty clacky and not ultra smooth or anything. Mid-tier. Nothing to write home about, won't buy again AQUA KINGS - I did like these "okay"-ish, though I didn't really find them to be worth the price. They're decently deep/low-pitched, but not the deepest by far. Their smoothness is seriously odd to experience, but not in a bad way. They definitely feel different than most switches, I just couldn't really tell you how. Maybe a top-10 switch for me? So, maybe two/three of these actually even come close to my top-10 favorites, but I can name three right off the bat in use in my boards right now which I like better than any of those listed here. Vertex V1s, Keebhut x Aflion Tropical Waters 2, and UHMWPE COWs. In fairness, the cows come unlubed so you have to hand-lube them, which could contribute to their relative superiority in my rankings since most hand-lube jobs are better than factory. Also, the TWv2 are discontinued, though they've hinted they may be working on a v3. As a bonus, I'll say that the Aflion Cloudy & Windy Shadows are some of the best I've tried recently. They have a very loud sound signature that I can best describe as the deepest clack you'll ever hear. Not thocky, but not exactly clacky either. Nice and snappy typing feel, and Aflion's above-average factory lube to top them off! Def some of my new faves (hint: try the heavier Cloudy Shadows in your spacebar :)
@@lmapa69I just got a set of the oil kings recently. They feel and sound great! So far the smoothest linear I have tried, but my linear sample size is just 4 other switches at the moment. Though I will note they are exhausting for long gaming sessions. I was getting hand cramps after a particularly long gaming session. Getting some ceramic keycaps to for a deeper sound so I am hoping the extra weight will help make them less exhausting.
Great review! I have a few switches that I need to try now. I agree that the Gateron Smoothies are great and I love Vertex V1. I've said this in this comment section before, but Morandis are SO OVERHYPED. I do not get it at all. I guess they are being included because they are a good seller, because they are so wobbly and don't feel or sound that good to me. Makes me wonder if Hipyo is getting paid to shill them. 🤣
Agreed morandi are not it. Got them in and i wish i never bought these. The wobble is insane and nobody really talks about it. And everyone cherishes these switches. Horrible for gaming btw. Bought the venus hopefully my endgame switch and ill just restock 3x on the venus if these are it
I would love to see a video that talks about the evolution of switches (pom material, factory lube quality, etc.), whether classic switches like holy pandas and bobas are keeping up with the latest innovations, and tips for picking switches when there are so many good ones out there. Every switch in this video sounded fantastic. I want them all.
I went from morandis to the ttc venus and very happy with my purchase as well. Loving the venus switches and special thank to milktooth for the great discount and fast delivery.
Keep in mind that akko's v3 and newer switches tend to be worse compared to their older "CS" lineup. No one knows why akko greatly downgraded the sound of their switches especially the so called "factory-lubed". Akko's aren't exactly bad, it's just you need to lube them yourself to make it sound good but even then, Akko is probably the worst option when choosing a budget switch.
might want to cover the ws pom+ switches they are really deep and bassy when bottom out, but because they are light, the topout is marbly and higher pitched
I don’t get the comments saying they all sound the same. To me I hear clear differences between most of them, but more than that sound is not the only metric to judge a switch by. Actuation pressure, tactility and feel all play a role. Not to mention the board and mods you’re using. I find it very valuable to hear your description of the switches and hear them all in the same board and with the same keycaps because I can judge them relative to each other to identify my preference. Great video!
I feel like the best budget is vertex v1s. In my opinion the oil kings are the deepest sounding switch out of the factory. My top thocky switch list? Oil kings Vertex V1s TTC Venus Aqua Kings Duhuk Matcha v4s GAT milky yellows HMX hyacinths v2
I'd heavily recommend staying far away from the boba LT. They have a ticking problem that me and a friend found to be obnoxious. If you open them, they will tick. Regardless of what techniques you use to lube or open them.
I have the LTs and lubed them and i have never experienced a "ticking" issue i think its leaf crunch or a stabilizer problem for me its the perfect switch when lubed
Another awesome "Top x" report, and as a noob in this hobby, I very much appreciate these! You've covered all the usual suspects (switch classifications) - stock, smooth, silent, thocky, linear, clacky, tactile, ... . As a fan of RGB setups, I'd be very eager to see a "Top RGB switches." I recently purchased Akko's V3 silver Pro due to their shorter pre-travel distance for use with my "gaming" KB, only to find out that these switches don't use any form of condenser / diffuser. Now I'm looking to go with TTC's Silent Frozen or other clear switches, preferably gamer-oriented. Hence, a "Top X" list from experts such as yourselves would go a long way and I'm certain I'm not the only one that would benefit from such a category 🤗 Many thx in advance for considering my request ☺
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I just got a rainy75 and I wanna change out the switches for a better sound. I don’t want to get into key caps just yet.
The thing with switches is that the same switch has different sound with different keyboards. You can’t rely on this sound of you keyboard is made differently
These sound not really thock tho. They seem more to be high in pitch and kind of clacky. All of them are missing that deep richness of a low sound profile
I bought a set of aqua kings and I might have just gotten a bad batch but about half of them had a horrific high-register scratchiness that was seemingly unfixable, they do feel really smooth though.
and my whole batch came with sticky stems.... almost all keys were sluggish and got stuck. i figured it the was stem that was the issue as they were bigger. i tried holy panda stems as a test and they felt great...however the stems didnt work properly and failed to sperate the leaf inside the switch causing constant actuations,,, i wasted $30 on that and i dont know what cheap switch stems will make it work again....
@@Ezio470 the panda stems don’t work cus they’re from a tactile switch, any linear stem that fits the housing and has a roughly similar travel should work tho
How would these compare to the wisteria switches? Id love to see a video like this comparing cream thock and clack. Can we expect video’s like this for top 5 creamy and clacky aswell?
hello milktook ... nice video as always. if you want tou get that " thocky sig" sound from switches, I definitely suggest you use the o-ring mounting in your neo70. because I found that neo70 is really clacky board even using PC in gasket dumble mounting (based on my experience using neo70) keep it up man!
Really surprised not to see the Vertex V1s in your lineup. Great video (as always) but would be interested to know why these didn't make the cut for you (not in a challenging way, just interested :) )
Hello Milktooth! Been wandering on your channel for about a week, just to widen my switches references and POV. Too bad I can't do purchases on your site from where I live, but your videos made me increase the urgency to try several switches. Great job with the vids, the comparisons, and the detailed infos. Also, i saw several times that some comments have a different opinion from your vids that probably valid too (and another lot with agreed opinion), so Is it possible to create a vid topic out of it that you already tried also? I mean, this is just some idea tho. Thank you anyway!
just bought my first mechanical keyboards, one to mess with and one that's already great. An Aula f99 (SWK blue whale are amazing) and an Ajazz Ak992 (ajazz red is meh). Ak992 will be modded n stuff, new switches and thanks to you I now know what to try. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
We need best spacebar switch video. I noticed that sometimes the switch for all the keys doesn't make best switch for the spacebar after playing around with them. Now we need someone with access to a lot of switches go give us the best one.
I know I'm a minority wanting this, but can you test and compare some low profile switches? I love mechanical keyboards and tactile switches, but I love the look and ergonomic feel of a low-profile Keyboard. I type a lot for work and they are hard to find reviews on.
I was not a fan of the aqua kings at all. They are so incredibly muddy and I didnt get too much "thock" from them at all. The quinns tho, idk how they didn't make the list. Have been my go-to since I found them
I really want to find a switch with really pronounced tactility. I'm currently running baby kangaroos and I love them but I notice if I'm not constantly comparing to a linear I lose the tactility. I want something that constantly reminds me It's tactile.
You might want to try MP Tactile (SW x Haimu). They have a unique Metal Pole that creates a poppyish sound (depends on the keeb config) and tactility. I haven't tried yet tbh, but already on my purchase list. Too bad MP Tactile isn't available on Milktooth, tho.
its sad that you released this video right before akko released their rosewood switches, i have tried all the switched in this video on my own boards and the Akko one's just feel like they are better in most cases. they have the most thock, very little stem wobble and a great factory lube to where i dont even bother hand lubing since the sound doesnt really change. the switches in this video all still have their plus points but if you want maximum thock please the try Akko rosewoods
@@klym8_ actually no. I have collections of switches here from tactile to linear. Each switch is design to have its own sound profile. The casing itself is designed to sound that way. Therefore, each of them should be having different sound profile -- EXCEPT for some switches that are COPIED from the other well known switch. They sound the same even without mods, might be because they are copied or inspired from some company switch and the casing are quite similar.
0:06 0:11 they sounded so close 😞
01:07 TTC Venus
01:12 TTC Neptune
01:59 Gateron Milky Yellow Pro
02:58 Wuque Studio WS Morandi
04:29 Gazzew U4T
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In case anyone wants to jump back and forth instantly to compare.
The WS Morandi sound lowest/deepest.
His board build did these switches dirty tbh, so i've bought the TTC bluish white + gateron smoothie and they are really thocky, but Milktooth built kinda on the clack side so it makes it seem like all of these sound clacky
and yeah the morandi are the most thocky of the bunch i've demo switch of these
I can't tell the difference between thock and clack in this vid THEY SOUND THE SAME😭
Because it's all subjective BS these "enthusiasts" use to justify spending exorbitant amounts of money on plastic and metal so they can call it a "hobby"
Try using headphones
@@Βετο I did. They still sound the same to me. Only ones that have kind of a distinct sound are the Gazzew switches. All the others I can barely tell apart.
It’s about the pitch bruh
@@RexemCoreit sounds like there’s not a whole lot of foam or tape on his keyboard; probably why it sounds clackier than usual
Heavy Tactile request. I stayed 7 years on Cherry MX Greens. Now, anything light, especially light linears feel like my fingers are hammering on the keyboard. I realized I'm tactile gang and I have to go heavy.
Heavy Tactile gang.
Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactiles are what I'm currently running right now, and while they're a big bump up in actuation force from my Boba U4T's, it's such a nice typing experience.
I really like the JWICK JWK Taro Puree tactile switches. They are a 67g tactiles and currently the deepest sounding switch I own out of the 12 I have tried so far. Currently have them on my main typing board. They are also less exhausting in long gaming sessions than the oil kings.
Wanna punish your fingers? Give the b.stone darkeyes a shot, I've tried all the hyper tactiles and these blow them all out of the water no contest
Invyr Holy Pandas are the best tactile switches I’ve ever used. They might not be the heaviest (stock is 67g) but as a longtime Topre user they are fantastic.
You can still get them from Milktooth!
@@1155media hi could i ask you if the ws heavy tactiles sound deeper/lower pitched/thockier than the u4ts? and is the bump right at the beginning without much or any pretravel?
1:40 the THOCC won't STOP nor will the wobbliness.
I mean at least they don’t have leaf tick like jwicks, and wobble is not that noticable at a normal typing speed unless you have hypersensitive fingers.
The morandis also wobble and its driving me insane bought the venus switches hoping thats my end game
@@polynotgone8349 I agree. For typing it's not as noticeable. My issue with it is when holding the keys down for gaming or modifier keys in design software for example. In that situation I can feel the wobbliness and it's just weird.
As a workaround I ended up installing Akko V3 Cream Black in the modifiers, arrows and spacebar. They sound different but for my use case I can kinda get the best of both worlds now.
Milktooth is a great place to order new switches for your boards. Kevin helped me out with an order recently that had an out of stock switch that I had purchased. He offered to ship me a different set of switches and even threw in some extra switches to bring the new order in alignment with the previous switches since the replacement switch option was cheaper. 10/10 customer service
This video really helped so many people and me thank you (even though I’m gonna build a wooing but with the dash switches from your company)
At first i really like thock. Then pe foam comes around and everything is thock and it's getting boring. Then i went for claky-er sounding switch. But now after all of that. I still return to thock. We can never escapes...
Good video ❤
You can definitely find something good in-between, and without the PE foam! I know how you feel though, I really don't like the sound of most switches with PE foam, but I still do prefer a deeper sound in general. Keep looking and trying new switches!!!
One underrated aspect of the Gazzew switches is there springs they come with really great stock springs I entered the hobby with U4's and I did not know what everyone was talking about when they talked about spring crunch and a spring ping until much later because my first few switches are all Gazzew Springs
I was surprised you didn't mention the vertex v1 switches, I've been using them for a few months now and they are really great and thocky. The only downside is that they don't let any rgb through, but I don't mind that too much
Sorry for the long-ass comment, I'm bored and opinionated today :)
I prefer a deeper sound profile, without deferring to over-foaming my boards (particularly PE foam), especially since I often appreciate the subtle differences between switches. That said, I've tried every single one of [the linear] switches named in this video and have sharply contrasting opinions lol. Disclaimer: as with all things, how your switches sound is A) highly subjective, B) depends on your actual auditory anatomy, and C) can change drastically depending on the board you put them in, the materials used (plate, etc), the presence or absence of foams and other modifiers, the keycaps mounted, the use of and/or type of deskmat, and many other factors. My #1 recommendation when people ask me what kind of switch they should buy is to pleeeease buy as many 10-packs of switches as you possibly can, and to do it often. Then try them in as many boards as you can, with as many different plates as you can. You'll come to find that there's no "one best switch" - you might prefer a certain switch in one keyboard and absolutely hate that same switch in the next. Arm yourself with experience and knowledge! That said, here's my thoughts on the switches our friend Milktooth has shown us today, as well as a few of my faves down below:
NEPTUNE/VENUS - deep sound, smooth feel, very little wobble, but to me the bottom-out felt a little weird and I ended up not particularly liking them, at least on the two boards I tried. I liked the sound profile well enough that I'm sure I'll come back to them again in the future and try them out in different boards
MILKY YELLOW PRO - great budget switch, medium-low sound profile, decently smooth. Def recommend but really only for the strictest budgets since there's better if your budget opens up a bit. Top 10 for me when you include price into the deciding factor though
SMOOTHIES - amazing switches at an impressively mid-tier price point. They're smooth enough with Gateron's newly upgraded lubing method. The spring is lightweight but super snappy, and they are definitely one of the lower-pitched switches I've tried. Probably a top-10 switch for me, though probably only if I swap the springs
MORANDIS - I cannot say enough about how overhyped these are. They don't feel quite as smooth as you'd expect, have issues with stem wobble, and the top-out is pretty clacky. These are mid-toned at best and I would never consider these a "deep" or "thocky" switch. Tbh you can do better with your money, I wish I could get mine back
GAZZEW LTs - Just ew. Did not like. At all. Pretty clacky and not ultra smooth or anything. Mid-tier. Nothing to write home about, won't buy again
AQUA KINGS - I did like these "okay"-ish, though I didn't really find them to be worth the price. They're decently deep/low-pitched, but not the deepest by far. Their smoothness is seriously odd to experience, but not in a bad way. They definitely feel different than most switches, I just couldn't really tell you how. Maybe a top-10 switch for me?
So, maybe two/three of these actually even come close to my top-10 favorites, but I can name three right off the bat in use in my boards right now which I like better than any of those listed here. Vertex V1s, Keebhut x Aflion Tropical Waters 2, and UHMWPE COWs. In fairness, the cows come unlubed so you have to hand-lube them, which could contribute to their relative superiority in my rankings since most hand-lube jobs are better than factory. Also, the TWv2 are discontinued, though they've hinted they may be working on a v3. As a bonus, I'll say that the Aflion Cloudy & Windy Shadows are some of the best I've tried recently. They have a very loud sound signature that I can best describe as the deepest clack you'll ever hear. Not thocky, but not exactly clacky either. Nice and snappy typing feel, and Aflion's above-average factory lube to top them off! Def some of my new faves (hint: try the heavier Cloudy Shadows in your spacebar :)
Oil kings?
@@lmapa69I just got a set of the oil kings recently. They feel and sound great! So far the smoothest linear I have tried, but my linear sample size is just 4 other switches at the moment. Though I will note they are exhausting for long gaming sessions. I was getting hand cramps after a particularly long gaming session. Getting some ceramic keycaps to for a deeper sound so I am hoping the extra weight will help make them less exhausting.
Great review! I have a few switches that I need to try now. I agree that the Gateron Smoothies are great and I love Vertex V1. I've said this in this comment section before, but Morandis are SO OVERHYPED. I do not get it at all. I guess they are being included because they are a good seller, because they are so wobbly and don't feel or sound that good to me. Makes me wonder if Hipyo is getting paid to shill them. 🤣
Agreed morandi are not it. Got them in and i wish i never bought these. The wobble is insane and nobody really talks about it. And everyone cherishes these switches. Horrible for gaming btw. Bought the venus hopefully my endgame switch and ill just restock 3x on the venus if these are it
Yeah I like Oil Kings too, but they're still towards the bottom of my faves
I would love to see a video that talks about the evolution of switches (pom material, factory lube quality, etc.), whether classic switches like holy pandas and bobas are keeping up with the latest innovations, and tips for picking switches when there are so many good ones out there.
Every switch in this video sounded fantastic. I want them all.
The aesthetic of these videos is killer
I went from akko matcha green to ttc venus and i'm so glad I did this purchase, they sound and feel great.
I switched from the Matchas to the Akko x TTC Demons. I felt like the matchas were super inconsistent
I went from morandis to the ttc venus and very happy with my purchase as well. Loving the venus switches and special thank to milktooth for the great discount and fast delivery.
Keep in mind that akko's v3 and newer switches tend to be worse compared to their older "CS" lineup.
No one knows why akko greatly downgraded the sound of their switches especially the so called "factory-lubed".
Akko's aren't exactly bad, it's just you need to lube them yourself to make it sound good but even then, Akko is probably the worst option when choosing a budget switch.
@@Zliarxsimply not true.
might want to cover the ws pom+ switches
they are really deep and bassy when bottom out, but because they are light, the topout is marbly and higher pitched
Those are basically Gateron Smoothie recolors with a slightly higher bottom-out
I don’t get the comments saying they all sound the same. To me I hear clear differences between most of them, but more than that sound is not the only metric to judge a switch by. Actuation pressure, tactility and feel all play a role. Not to mention the board and mods you’re using. I find it very valuable to hear your description of the switches and hear them all in the same board and with the same keycaps because I can judge them relative to each other to identify my preference. Great video!
I feel like the best budget is vertex v1s. In my opinion the oil kings are the deepest sounding switch out of the factory. My top thocky switch list?
Oil kings
Vertex V1s
TTC Venus
Aqua Kings
Duhuk Matcha v4s
GAT milky yellows
HMX hyacinths v2
I'd heavily recommend staying far away from the boba LT. They have a ticking problem that me and a friend found to be obnoxious. If you open them, they will tick. Regardless of what techniques you use to lube or open them.
I have the LTs and lubed them and i have never experienced a "ticking" issue i think its leaf crunch or a stabilizer problem for me its the perfect switch when lubed
I recommend Vertex V1 switches
I literally got lost in the sound at the end of the video (so satisfying).
Another awesome "Top x" report, and as a noob in this hobby, I very much appreciate these!
You've covered all the usual suspects (switch classifications) - stock, smooth, silent, thocky, linear, clacky, tactile, ... .
As a fan of RGB setups, I'd be very eager to see a "Top RGB switches." I recently purchased Akko's V3 silver Pro due to their shorter pre-travel distance for use with my "gaming" KB, only to find out that these switches don't use any form of condenser / diffuser.
Now I'm looking to go with TTC's Silent Frozen or other clear switches, preferably gamer-oriented. Hence, a "Top X" list from experts such as yourselves would go a long way and I'm certain I'm not the only one that would benefit from such a category 🤗
Many thx in advance for considering my request ☺
This video couldn’t have come at a better time. I just got a rainy75 and I wanna change out the switches for a better sound. I don’t want to get into key caps just yet.
The thing with switches is that the same switch has different sound with different keyboards. You can’t rely on this sound of you keyboard is made differently
Heya Kev! Can you do a video of Top 5/10 Hyper-Tactile switches?
What are hyper-tactile switches?
@@breezy0830 Things like Holy Pandas, U4Ts, WS Heavy Tactiles, etc.
These sound not really thock tho. They seem more to be high in pitch and kind of clacky. All of them are missing that deep richness of a low sound profile
he's using no foam. you need case foam and plate foam if you want to go deep and no high pitch
I bought a set of aqua kings and I might have just gotten a bad batch but about half of them had a horrific high-register scratchiness that was seemingly unfixable, they do feel really smooth though.
and my whole batch came with sticky stems.... almost all keys were sluggish and got stuck. i figured it the was stem that was the issue as they were bigger. i tried holy panda stems as a test and they felt great...however the stems didnt work properly and failed to sperate the leaf inside the switch causing constant actuations,,, i wasted $30 on that and i dont know what cheap switch stems will make it work again....
@@Ezio470 the panda stems don’t work cus they’re from a tactile switch, any linear stem that fits the housing and has a roughly similar travel should work tho
oil kings are up there for me too tbh, great vid g
Bassy tactile switches next?
Its been said before and I gotta say it again, morandis have lots of stem wobble even with films
Gateron Smoothies on the other hand are very tight with very little stem wobble and zero housing wobble.
Try the Akko Dracula new switch.
The venus switches look tight
I'd also suggest the Vertex V1, similar sound to the TTC Venus but deeper
Wish Milktooth had em, so here I am waiting for them to ship from China 😭
If you told me all that typing was on the same switches I would believe it THEY SOUND THE SAME🫵😓
How would these compare to the wisteria switches? Id love to see a video like this comparing cream thock and clack. Can we expect video’s like this for top 5 creamy and clacky aswell?
Would love to see top creamy switches
hello milktook ... nice video as always. if you want tou get that " thocky sig" sound from switches, I definitely suggest you use the o-ring mounting in your neo70. because I found that neo70 is really clacky board even using PC in gasket dumble mounting (based on my experience using neo70)
keep it up man!
Thanks for the tip!
Really surprised not to see the Vertex V1s in your lineup. Great video (as always) but would be interested to know why these didn't make the cut for you (not in a challenging way, just interested :) )
Hello Milktooth!
Been wandering on your channel for about a week, just to widen my switches references and POV.
Too bad I can't do purchases on your site from where I live, but your videos made me increase the urgency to try several switches.
Great job with the vids, the comparisons, and the detailed infos.
Also, i saw several times that some comments have a different opinion from your vids that probably valid too (and another lot with agreed opinion), so Is it possible to create a vid topic out of it that you already tried also?
I mean, this is just some idea tho.
Thank you anyway!
just bought my first mechanical keyboards, one to mess with and one that's already great. An Aula f99 (SWK blue whale are amazing) and an Ajazz Ak992 (ajazz red is meh). Ak992 will be modded n stuff, new switches and thanks to you I now know what to try.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
you messed up the description label for the last 3 switch links. It says "Gateron Smoothie" 3 times
Fixed, thank you for the heads up
I find the Fekker Match switches + Aula F99 Pro to be the thockiest setup
i am currewntly using auqua kings and i came to this video to see if i should switch them......... i guess its time to buy another set of AK
We need best spacebar switch video. I noticed that sometimes the switch for all the keys doesn't make best switch for the spacebar after playing around with them. Now we need someone with access to a lot of switches go give us the best one.
I know I'm a minority wanting this, but can you test and compare some low profile switches? I love mechanical keyboards and tactile switches, but I love the look and ergonomic feel of a low-profile Keyboard. I type a lot for work and they are hard to find reviews on.
"Instead of switches that sound like X we'll be looking at switches that sound exactly the same as that".
Everywhere I’ve read are saying the invokeys black sesame are really thocky I will try them. I have Morandi and the getaeron bubblegum coming will
See
Love the Video. Question: is your mic on the table? or is that the pure bass of striking a key.
Milky yellows are the answer, least expensive for a really top tier switch imo
ofc ths video appears on my feed after i bought switches to make a thocky keyboard
hey milktooth i really like switch ping what is the most pingiest swtch you've ever had the displeasure of using???
ok I like the TTCs the most
SO TTC Venus/Neptune for Linear switched with the least stem wobble and most smoothness?
I guess so. getting mine this week or next week, shall see
@@Scythlex Nice, let us know how they are when you do.
hey, I am following you videos for quite some time and I would love a low profile top 5 from you, let me know what you think about it
Another fantastic video!
what about oil kings?
i bought oil kings and lubed them - they are not even close to gateron milky yellow pro
Is that true that Everglide Aqua King requires a lot of maintenance?
@Milktooth are there Thocky and clicky switches out there?
Would be good to see a video on your favourites or ecommendations for those
Not sure if it's just me but.. every switch in the video sounds rather clacky than thocky
True thocky i think is the hhkb. My hhkb thock and make the mute thud sound. While the u4t make a very mute deep clack borderline thock imo
man why did gazzew change the top housing into the clear one, i feel like the old ones were better
Didnt the plastic on the u4ts change recently. Theyre not as deep anymore
I was not a fan of the aqua kings at all. They are so incredibly muddy and I didnt get too much "thock" from them at all. The quinns tho, idk how they didn't make the list. Have been my go-to since I found them
What keyboard did you use for this test, and were any foams removed? Sorry if this was already explained in the vid.
I have leobog reapers not sure if the are thocks ...
i have a milky yellow pro but the sound is so low compared to the ajazz moon, is there a similiar switch with 50g force?
any recommendations for thocky hall effect switches?
Have you had any experience with the durock ice king tactiles? If so how do they compare in deepness to the switches shown in the video?
I'm using gateron red. And I like the feel but I'm hoping for more thocc. Do you have a recommendation for similar feel but more thocky switches?
hello, wondering if the cherry switches on your website are of the hyperflide variant?
I just bought bluish whites and it just delivered yesterday wth
this video is awesome
Heavy Tactile Thocky request. tyvm
Does anyone know of a tactile switch with a similar sound profile to the Gateron Oil Kings?
Can you recommend any budget 2 pin switches please?
I really want to find a switch with really pronounced tactility. I'm currently running baby kangaroos and I love them but I notice if I'm not constantly comparing to a linear I lose the tactility. I want something that constantly reminds me It's tactile.
You might want to try MP Tactile (SW x Haimu).
They have a unique Metal Pole that creates a poppyish sound (depends on the keeb config) and tactility. I haven't tried yet tbh, but already on my purchase list.
Too bad MP Tactile isn't available on Milktooth, tho.
Make a thocky HE switch?
U gotta try the MMD creams
Vertex V1 is not in the list
What lube do you reccomend for these switches?
personally i'd say that kryotx 205g0 is the best kb lubricant you can get
Would these work with keychron Q14 pro?
wow nice video!
when yoinking a pack of switches can they be ordered without the factory loob?
It depends
its sad that you released this video right before akko released their rosewood switches, i have tried all the switched in this video on my own boards and the Akko one's just feel like they are better in most cases. they have the most thock, very little stem wobble and a great factory lube to where i dont even bother hand lubing since the sound doesnt really change. the switches in this video all still have their plus points but if you want maximum thock please the try Akko rosewoods
I closed my eyes and listened to all the back to back sound tests and there was almost no difference between all of these switches...
5:48
Weird. They all sounding the same.
Because he doesnt have any mods in it, foams or tape mod.
The design are all the same. If it have some alps switches here then you will hear different sounds
@@klym8_ actually no. I have collections of switches here from tactile to linear. Each switch is design to have its own sound profile. The casing itself is designed to sound that way. Therefore, each of them should be having different sound profile -- EXCEPT for some switches that are COPIED from the other well known switch. They sound the same even without mods, might be because they are copied or inspired from some company switch and the casing are quite similar.
no ok?
yes ok?
talks about thocky switches --- uses a tinny sounding board without any hollowness
i mean i appreciate the video but wtf : )
cap say ong all these were ass. W camera work tho
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Do the Venus/Neptune switches sound thin or no?
Depends on your board build