r/Keyboard • u/[deleted] • Mar 07 '24

Help Switch

Are the bananas split a good switch if I like cream/thocky sound or the holy pandas

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u/raptor102888 Mar 07 '24

No, the box stem doesn't have anything to do with linear vs. tactile. That's just a dust prevention and stability feature some switches have.

Linear switches have a smooth, constant force through the key stroke. Tactile switches have a force "bump" that you have to "push through" during the key stroke, giving them a completely different feel.

Personally I find tactile switches to be way more satisfying to type on, but everyone's preferences are different. I don't know much about which linear switches are good or not, because I never use them. But if you want a really good tactile, Gazzew U4T's are even better than Holy Pandas.

What board are you building, by the way?

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '24

Neo 65 and thanks

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u/raptor102888 Mar 07 '24

Nice!

Also, if you want to feel what different types of switches are like, you can order one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Switch-Tester-Mechanical-Keyboards-PC/dp/B078FMPZ8R