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)

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The most obvious notable difference between these two switches comes in the comparison of sound, in which the Keebwerk Tacit is noticeably and significantly louder than the Boba U4. While the clear-top version is the clear choice for RGB enthusiasts, most others will enjoy the diffused look from the pearl and pink housings. In general, you can lube the leaf and stem legs to reduce or sometimes eliminate swish and scratch, but this comes at the price of reduced or nearly-eliminated tactility Significantly greater stem wobble in both N/S and E/W directions compared to the Boba U4. Outemu Sky Silent Tactile (68g)

For general use, one of the most versatile switches in the Gazzew Boba lineup is the Boba U4T switch. Due to its offered various spring weights, the enthusiast-grade tactile switch can be used whenever and for whatever the typists’ use case is. This especially applies to enthusiasts that are part of the tactile gang, sharing a fondness for true tactility in mechanical keyboard switches. The more tactile a switch, the louder it usually is, until now. Enter Gazzew’s Boba U4, a surprisingly silent tactile switch.In contrast with Cherry MX Brown’shollow switch housing, Gazzew Boba switches have tight tolerances in their switch housings, thus causing decreased stem wobble for a stable typing experience. Additionally, MX Brownshave a significant resounding keypress, producing reverb to unnecessary noises and scratches from the housing. However, Gazzew switches do not bear the same struggle as it has a tight switch housing, making their sound profile clear and creamy to the ears of their users.

The housing is made from a soft proprietary plastic blend that makes it softer than Nylon-66, and helps to mute any metallic noise caused by the spring or leaf.

If you wish to film, try a clear top-housing with RGB slot, which has relaxed tolerances compared to the opaue housings. The final thing worth mentioning regarding the switches is the change in color with respect to the U4 Silent Tactile stems which were featured in this sale. While the U4 Silent Tactile stem was created and released by Gazzew only a short time ago, its initial runs featured a slightly white-ish, clear colored stem rather than the now completely opaque white stem in the Boba housings. Even though I don’t necessarily thing the old U4 stems would have been bad with respect to color and design of these switches, this simply just stands as another minor detail that helps sell the reality of this being a brand new, complete switch for the pre-production sale. Push Feel The Boba U4, designed by Gazzew in collaboration with Outemu, has been making waves in the mechanical keyboard communities over the past several months, but it is worth the hype? 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 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.

Surprisingly, the Zilent V2 tactile bump is only a hair stronger and more firm than the Boba U4 in a side by side comparison. The Keebwerk Tacit, for example, blows both of the water in terms of sheer tactility and is showing how much the tactile market has drifted over time. 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 Statistics First things first, other Gateron and Cherry Switches aren't in the list just because the above listed are all in all better in many ways. I am open to any other opinion though but I have to mention that I am searching for an ultimate silent linear switch. Even the mighty Box Jade could feel lighter and faster to type on after using 68g Boba U4’s for a while. The Sound of Silence

Details RGB (clear top) variant

The combination of the two colors makes the Boba U4 appear milkier than Gateron Milkies, and creamier than NK Creams. The Boba Pink’s housing is also made from the unique plastic mix, softer than Nylon 66 and melts in higher temperatures than polycarbonate plastic. The switch’s leaf also comes with pre-lube and is designed to deliver a smooth and silent typing experience for linear switches, excelling in both typing feel and sound profile. The unique switch rails and housing of the Bobagum Pink also eliminate the unnecessary pingy noises of the leaf and spring, thus creating a silent sound profile for the switch. So if you want to try Boba switches but are looking for silent linears instead of tactiles, Boba Pink is a noteworthy choice for your next build. Gazzew Boba Silver Very smooth feel, removing the need to lube the switch (if you insist, do try them without lube first);

You may have heard of the Boba U4T switches before, but Gazzew may be unknown territory for most keyboard hobbyists, especially newcomers. Aside from their Boba U4Ts, Gazzew offers different switches in their Boba lineup that may suit your preference, may you be a linear lover or a tactile enthusiast. Bobagum Pink is one of the most recent additions to the Gazzew Boba lineup. Just like the tactile switches of the Boba lineup, Bobagum Pink lives up to the legacy of Boba switches as it is also a premium-grade quality silent linear switch. The Bobagum Pink comes in three weight variants, the 52g, 62g, and the 68g, making it versatile for any use case and any sort of typist – light, mid, and heavy typists. Also, the Bobagum Pink offers its top housing in either clear-top or pink top with LED slots. Gazzew also recommends his own personal lubing method, which may seem unorthodox at first but proves to be very effective for the Boba U4.All Gazzew switches use the same housing mould, superior plastic, tight tolerance and Korean springs - all of which the community has come to expect. There are a few ways you can lube the Boba U4, including the traditional method of lubing the springs, housings, and stem with GPL105 and Tribosys 3203 or 3204. Gazzew’s Boba U4 silent tactile switch is one of the more compelling switches to be released in quite some time, and is one of the most exciting tactile switches since the Holy Panda.