Balling on a Budget: Gateron Yellow Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Balling on a Budget: Gateron Yellow Switch Review

Tired of spending too much on JWK recolors? In this review, I take a step back and review an all-time classic switch which truly lets you ball out on a budget - but with a slight bit of a twist from my normal reviews…

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Keebwerk Tacit Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Keebwerk Tacit Switch Review

With my package from half way around the world finally here, I get to dive in and find out if the first commercial silent tactile switches from JWK/Durock really stack up to the hefty price tag they come with. Is Keebwerk sitting on the next best switch, or is it all hype?

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Obsidian Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Obsidian Switch Review

After several long months of waiting and travel, the review to put a definitive cap to the minor drama is here. How do 43 Studios’ Obsidian switches stack up against their competition in the H1 switch?

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Switch Tops: Some Data
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Switch Tops: Some Data

The results are in! The data from the recent shared survey on switch top looseness has been parsed, and the data is being presented fully analyzed in this document. Is there some rhyme or reason to switch top looseness? Is it something you are doing? Give this a read and find out for yourself.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Switches
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

A Beginner’s Guide to Switches

Completely lost on all the confusing details about mechanical computer keyboard switches? This is your absolutely must have guide to all the small details that make keyboard switches so interesting. (Pictures included too!)

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From The Vault: Arctos Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

From The Vault: Arctos Switch Review

Spring cleaning has officially hit The Vault, kicking up dirt and cobwebs with every switch moved around for cleaning. However, no pair of switches seemingly kicked up quite as much as the Arctos switches. Brushing all of the dirt and grime off, this article takes a look into if these long-lost switches still stack up as the Zeal V1 competitors that they were marketed as or if they have truly earned their thick layer of dust From The Vault.

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From The Vault: Novelkeys Cream Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

From The Vault: Novelkeys Cream Switch Review

Mechanical Keyboard Enthusiast? TFue Fanboy? Dessert Lover? Regardless of who you are, you almost certainly have an opinion one way or the other on Novelkeys’ Cream switches. This article takes a dive into the vault to explore not only their recent rollercoaster history, but if they still hold up compared to other, more recent linear options.

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Novelkeys Blueberry Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Novelkeys Blueberry Switch Review

The Novelkeys Blueberry switch is finally here after months of waiting. Do these seemingly experimental, new tactile switches live up to the question marks surrounding them or are they just another mid-tier tactile to add to the list?

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From The Vault: Kailh China-Style Box Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

From The Vault: Kailh China-Style Box Switch Review

Taking yet another dip into the vault, we revisit the Kailh “China-Style” Box switches and their relatively quick disappearance from the eyes of the keyboard community. Are these switches rightfully forgotten, or has there been some that are worth digging up again? Additionally, at the end of this document I include a little behind the scenes discussion about how I test my switches for these reviews!

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Gateron Merlot Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Gateron Merlot Switch Review

The newest in the line of Gateron recolored linears has finally made its apperance in the western markets after having popped up in China 4 months ago. Checkout this review to see if they’ve improved any compared to the previous Gateron recolors and if they are worth their cheap pricetag.

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