Interactive Mechanical Switch Database
Comprehensive hardware profiling of popular custom mechanical switches. Inspect actuation travel, bottom-out force curves, housing plastics (Nylon, PC, POM), and baseline sound frequencies measured in an acoustic chamber.
| Switch Name | Type | Actuation / Bottom-out | Pre-travel / Total | Top / Bottom Housing | Acoustic Pitch Rating | Official Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateron Oil King | Linear | 55g / 65g | 2.0mm / 4.0mm | Nylon Blend / Black INK POM | Deep Thock | Gateron Official → |
| NovelKeys Cream | Linear | 55g / 70g | 2.0mm / 4.0mm | Full POM / POM Stem | Mid Clack | NovelKeys Site → |
| Gazzew U4T Boba | Tactile | 62g / 68g | 2.0mm / 4.0mm | Proprietary Pearl Plastic | Ultra Deep Thock | Gazzew Portal → |
| Drop + Invyr Holy Panda | Tactile | 67g / 67g | 2.0mm / 4.0mm | Polycarbonate / Halo Stem | Pop & Clack | Drop Hardware → |
| Kailh Box White V2 | Clicky | 45g / 50g | 1.8mm / 3.6mm | Polycarbonate / Click Bar | Crisp High Snap | Kailh Factory → |
| Cherry MX Black HG | Linear | 60g / 80g | 2.0mm / 4.0mm | Classic Nylon Housing | Warm Vintage | Cherry MX → |
Methodology & Reference Standards
All acoustic measurements were recorded using calibrated omnidirectional microphones situated 15cm from the keyboard plate in a sound-isolated chamber. Force curves were logged via digital push-pull force gauges at 0.05mm intervals.
For additional raw datasheets, visit official industry reference documentation at Cherry MX Technical Specifications.