Switch Database

Filter mechanical keyboard switches by brand, type, sound profile, force, and best use case. Good for quick shortlists when you know the kind of board you want but not the exact switch yet.

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20 switches tracked

Switch	Brand	Type	Sound	Force	Best For	Radar Take
Akko Cream Yellow	Akko	Linear	Pop / clack	50g actuation	Fast budget gaming	Great if you want speed and energy rather than the deepest possible sound.
Aqua King	Everglide	Linear	Clean / glassy	55g actuation	Smooth transparent builds	Best for builders who care about both smoothness and RGB-friendly looks.
Boba U4T	Gazzew	Tactile	Deep tactile thock	62g bottom-out	Premium typing	Still one of the easiest tactile switches to recommend when typing feel matters more than price.
Cherry MX Brown	Cherry	Tactile	Light / classic	45g actuation	Light office typing	Better as a reference point than a hype pick, but still useful for gentle tactile typing.
Cherry MX Red	Cherry	Linear	Classic / scratchy	45g actuation	Baseline gaming	Not the smoothest modern option, but useful as a familiar baseline.
Durock T1	Durock	Tactile	Medium / rounded	67g bottom-out	Strong tactility	A dependable tactile alternative when you want more feedback than light browns.
Gateron Baby Kangaroo	Gateron	Tactile	Bright tactile pop	59g actuation	Punchy tactile builds	A good tactile pick when Boba-style depth feels too heavy or rounded.
Gateron Ink Black V2	Gateron	Linear	Deep / inky	60g actuation	Heavy premium linear builds	A classic premium linear for deeper builds, especially when tuned well.
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro	Gateron	Linear	Deep / creamy	50g actuation	Budget thock builds	The safe first recommendation for people who want a fuller sound without spending premium money.
Gateron Oil King	Gateron	Linear	Deep / smooth	55g actuation	Premium linears	A strong choice when you want a polished linear without planning to hand-lube everything.
Gateron Silent Red	Gateron	Silent linear	Muted / soft	45g actuation	Quiet gaming	Not exciting, but very useful when volume matters more than acoustics.
JWICK Black	JWICK	Linear	Neutral / budget	58g bottom-out	Cheap full builds	Not glamorous, but a strong value pick when you need a lot of switches cheaply.
Kailh Box Jade	Kailh	Clicky	Loud / crunchy	50g actuation	Maximum click	Brilliant if you want drama. Terrible if anyone near you values peace.
Kailh Box White	Kailh	Clicky	Crisp / clicky	50g actuation	Clicky typing	Fun, loud, and very much not for shared quiet rooms.
Kailh Speed Silver	Kailh	Linear	Light / fast	40g actuation	Speed gaming	Worth considering for speed, but easy to mistype on if you are heavy-handed.
KTT Kang White	KTT	Linear	Light / clacky	43g actuation	Light fast builds	Excellent for people who like light keypresses and do not want a heavy spring.
NovelKeys Cream	NovelKeys	Linear	Creamy / textured	55g actuation	Break-in enthusiasts	Not the cheapest route to smoothness, but still a recognizable enthusiast switch.
Outemu Silent Peach	Outemu	Silent linear	Very muted	40g actuation	Ultra-quiet budget builds	A good low-cost route to quiet, even if it lacks premium polish.
Tecsee Purple Panda	Tecsee	Tactile	Rounded tactile	55g actuation	Mid-price tactile builds	A useful shortlist option for people exploring tactile switches beyond the obvious picks.
TTC Silent Bluish White	TTC	Silent tactile	Muted / soft	42g actuation	Quiet tactile typing	A practical office-friendly tactile with a softer landing than normal switches.

How to use it

Start with switch type, then force, then sound. A light linear and a heavy tactile can both be excellent, but they solve very different builds.

What the notes mean

The quick takes are written for decision-making: gaming, typing, office use, budget builds, and sound-focused boards.

One warning

Sound changes hard with case, plate, keycaps, desk mat, and recording setup. Treat every sound label as a direction, not a promise.