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What kind of switch is similar to my current keyboard (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by InFerNo@lemmy.ml to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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I have an old Logitech UltraX Premium low-profile scissor switch keyboard. Unfortunately this one's dieing, as one of the keys is now broken.

I'm not well versed in mechanical switches and I'm not native English, so some of the explained terminology is a bit harder to understand when I'm looking for the subtle differences in the switches.

I'm looking for the right switch that is somewhat similar to my current keyboard. On any given key I can apply some pressure, but the key will not press down. When I push a little harder, the key goes down to the bottom. What kind of switch am I looking for in this case? Linear, clicky, "tactile bump", ...?

I'm currently interested in the Keychron K5. It has similar dimensions with regards to height of the keys (around 2cm) and is a full layout.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] SuperFola@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That would be tactile. You could have a look at mow profile switches like choc v1 and v2, cherry ULP, gateron lowprofile. Mind you, they aren't compatible with one another, even choc v1 and v2 have slightly different pinouts.

Best tactile lowpro switch I would recommend are the sunset choc ones.