Can I just be honest with you? Yeah! You appreciate that from a stranger on the interwebs...right? Okay, I'll try to keep it brief... === === === === === === === === === === [BLUF] I. Do. Not. Understand. The. Hype! [Quick Qualifying Backstory - feel free to skip this section] Look, I am definitely well immersed in the hobby, but I guess I would not call myself an expert, since I have not made the leap to assembling a board from scratch. I got into this hobby because I realized at my advanced age (late 30s) that I could increase my productivity if I could just finally learn to touch type. I have made great strides, but it was because I started with clicky switches and progressed to tactiles (to give the my co-workers an audible reprieve at work). But that's precisely why I think you should trust my opinion. Tryubg board, and making upgrades in the form of switches and keycaps (form factor, flair, & feel) are exactly where I focus my efforts. So what about these? Well... [Feel] In terms of feel. These are smooth. Yes, the lubrication is quite good and consistent across all switches. They also feel nice and stable with both tall and standard keycaps. The travel seems pretty consistent, but I also don't really have sensitive fingers, so I tend to only notice travel when it is shorter than usual...so take that with a grain of salt. So, then why the mediocre rating? Well... [Tactility] Having a pronounced tactile wall is everything to prevent accidental keypresses (for me), but despite the videos and all the rave reviews, the tactile bump on these are underwhelming. To be fair, they aren't the worst, but they are certainly toward the bottom of the pile of switches I have used to date... which is somewhat comprehensive at this point. In fact, I have another set of tactiles from the same company in the board I am using to write this very review (Akko Butterscotch - you're welcome) that I think provide an INFINATELY BETTER experience. [Appearance] Who CARES???? Unless you have a transparent keyboard (which I also tried these in), you aren't going to see them. If you do have a transparent board, these will dim the RGB somewhat. If you have transparent keycaps, they will be distracting at best, and if the keycaps are tinted, the end color of the light you see will be distorted. Additionally, if you use different switches in different zones (for instance, I like a HEAVY linear in the FN, CTRL row so I do not accidently initiate an unwanted command prompt, and I always use a clicky switch for CAPS LOCK and INSERT so I am alerted before having to go back and Ctrl-Z everything and start over--IYKYK), it will look like garbage under transparent keycaps - which again, is the only instance you would care about appearance in actual use... === === === === === === === === === === [Bottom line] If you want want I can only describe as a buttery smooth light tactile, these are probably a very good option for you. And I guess if gaming is your thing, then these would make much better sense if you wanted to stick with a tactile over a linear offering. However, if you want a good typing switch, skip these and go with something else with a crisper break, and perhaps a heavier spring depending on your typing style. I hope that helps; happy typing!
