Gazzew Boba Gum Pink Silent Linear Bobagum RGB For Mechanical Keyboard Custom Switch 5pin 52g 62g 68g Bottom (Axis Body : Boba gum 62g, Color : 200PCS)

Product Information

I'm currently in the process of creating my first custom keyboard. I want it to be silent and smooth. Therefore I want to buy a silent linear switch. While there is more wobble on the Tacit than the U4, it is worth noting that they both well fit within the range of ‘likely unnoticeable difference’ to the average user who would be typing with them. They are currently on sale for a few more hours, so go for it! [Or look up the OUTEMU switch tester on AliExpress]. The biggest detail surrounding the Boba U4 switches that I was otherwise unable to analyze in any of my above categories was with respect to the discussion in the original sales post regarding a new plastic composition for the switches. Aside looking damn pretty in the sample top housings that I received, these are touted as being softer than Nylon and have a higher melting point temperature than Polycarbonate. As discussed previously in my Gateron Yellow document, this may be an attempt on his part to make them more beginner friendly with respect to soldering and/or usable in factory OEM style setups which use wave soldering techniques. While I always want to know every detail surrounding a switch, and especially about the mystery surrounding the housing material of so many modern switches, I will suffice to say that I am interested in how this material will be used in future Gazzew releases and will leave it to mystery for now. Comparison Notes to Other Notable Silent Tactile Switches

I’m pretty into dampened switches myself. Generally, they do all involve some kind of trade-off between silence and retaining a satisfying feel - though not all the manufacturers do it the same way.The Boba U4 is offered not only in 62g and 68g spring weights, but the housing is also provided in both milky-top and RGB-friendly clear-top options. TTC Frozen Silent (linear) is even more clean, but they’re light and may need shim material to grip caps properly Another choice you may want to consider if you have to turn the sound down a notch is the silent tactile switch, the Boba U4. This tactile switch is perfect for environments requiring you to do typing and be quiet simultaneously without reducing the satisfaction given by the tactile experience of the switch. Recommended Switches for General Use Cannonkeys Savage65 with Gazzew Boba Linear Switch

The Frozen Silents don’t escape the trade-off game - they have a loose grip on keycaps, and there’s a good chance you’ll need some PTFE shower-head tape to make a good fit.) Best thing is to buy some samples of some of the mentioned items right now, while they are somewhat discounted. The other important thing is chassis: some kits are quieter than others. IKKI68 Aurora is quiet, as is lubed Archon AK87/89. NCR-80 is not, unless you use all dampeners and even then Aurora is quieter. [Still okay, tho.] A great value switch, and excellent affordable alternative to the Drop Holy Panda and Zealios premium tactile switches.

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Also worth noting is the smoothness of the Bobagum. Despite the fact that the slide rail and rail slot are completely dry, it doesn’t feel scratchy at all, which surprised me quite a bit. Of course, with a bit of lube, I’m sure these switches can be even smoother, but I’m not really in a rush to lube them – they already feel great out of the box. While the tactile bump is likely just the tiniest bit too light for tactile fans to truly enjoy, these firmly sit at a smooth, consistent, and firm feeling light silent tactile option unlike anything that had came before it. If it didn’t feature as prominent of a post-bump linear travel region nor as much of its characteristic leathery scratch, this score would be that much higher. Wobble

There is an ever so slight amount of ping in the spring of these switches that aren’t in Boba U4s, though I know from first hand experience that this disappears with a decent lubrication job. Scores and StatisticsIn sort of a weird juxtaposition to the Zilent V2 comment, the Boba U4 actually feels quite a bit more tactile than the Gateron Silent Brown aside my commentary above about it not quite measuring up to current market expectations. In fact, it’s even superior to other switches in certain aspects – not many of them can match the Bobagum’s excellent stem wobble and quiet, dampened typing experience. Is It Worth It?