RK ROYAL KLUDGEKeyboard Switches, 3 Pin 45gf Linear Switches DIY Custom Plate Mounted Switches for Mx Mechanical Keyboard (35pcs, Lubed, Lemon Yellow)

Coming from someone that has just dipped a big toe into the world of customizing keyboards, and after almost a week of doing a crap load of research. I ultimately Chose the Lemon Yellows over Akko.So far after installing them, and a whole 8 hour shift at work.... These switches are foraminal. They definitely "THOCK" and sound amazing, and the packaging is fantastic.I have been using a Razer Chroma for the better part of 2 1/2 years, and this has opened my eyes to amazing quality and sound. For the price and quality, 100% recommend.

First and foremost: a preface. These switches are meant as a replacement or upgrade for mechanical keyboards. Not all mechanical keyboards allow you to replace the switches without desoldering them from the board itself. Make sure to check your keyboard supports "hotswap," or you know how to disassemble and replace them before you buy them. Past this, the sound profile and feeling you get out of your keyboard mostly come down to what you do to your and the manufacturers do to your keyboard. Simply replacing the switches in your keyboard will not magically make your keyboard better.With all that being said, its impressive what even lesser known brands like Royal Kludge have been able to do in recent years. These switches are no exception, and are very well made and designed. The bottom seems to be made of nylon, and the top clear polycarbonate. The switches seem to be a bog standard mold without any major changes aside from an RK logo on the top housing.The stems are also quite standard, being made of an unknown plastic. The stems are pre-lubed on the rails, but not on the legs or other sides. They do feel much smoother because of it, but not by much.The included spring is once again, a standard spring with no bells or whistles.The packaging is the most interesting thing about this switch though, being a hard plastic tray that holds the switches in place by their plate clips. This makes it very convenient to lube them, though is super wasteful if you need/want to order more in the future.All and all, a decent set of switches, however, they are very overpriced for what they are. at the current $23.99, that leaves them at 68 cents per switch. Currently there is a coupon for 50% off, for 34 cents per switch. Compared to competitors such as Akko and their Rose Red or Radiant Red switches at $13.99 for 45 switches, or 31 cents per switch before coupons, Royal Kludge cannot compete. Akko Rose Red switches have the same springweight, but have nice progressive springs, and Radiant Reds have slightly heavier springs.The only reason why you would buy these switches is because you don't like Akko, or the colors go with a build you are working on. Otherwise, they are chromulent

To start I would like to say these were given to me through the vine program, but my review will be unbiased. I have all kinds of different keyboard switches and when it comes to linear these are definitely my favorite. I will admit at first I was a little hesitant these being RK and not a bigger brand like kaihl or cherry, but these are amazing right out of the box. They are factory lubed and they are smoother than my nk creams even after being lubed and broken in. These are 3 pin switches so they are compatible with 3pin and 5 pin hotswap sockets. The spring weight (45g) could be a little stiffer, of course this is personal preference as they are right on par with most switches. They have shine through for rgb, the yellow base does restrict some of the light though. They have a nice popping sound as opposed to a thock. As far as cosmetics they are good looking switches the purple stems are a nice touch. All in all I would compare them to lubed and filmed nk creams with a more pleasing look. They are worth every penny of the price and I would gladly use them as my everyday switches and they have a home in any of my custom boards without hesitation.

First, I am new to enthusiast mechanical keyboards, so I'm not sure how valid my input is!I type all day for work, and I recently bought a keyboard with blue switches. However, I found them to be a bit fatiguing to type with all day, so I figured I would try these!I am thrilled with my choice! The actuation is very light and consistent, with very little wobble. They have a satisfying 'THOC' without being too loud and are smooth through the entire keystroke. After typing with them for about a month, I have found my hands are much less tired after a long day!As far as shine through for RGB, I cannot say I do not use an RGB board, but it looks as though they would be great for that as well!

My first linear switches, I've tried budget blue switches and RK's brown tactile switches.First the case it comes in is a very nice plastic case that securely holds all the switches and makes it easy to organize the swapping process. The tool included is also appreciated, it is a key cap remover on one side and a switch puller on the other.I lubed all these switches before using them. Out of the box some seemed decently lubed and others seemed a lot less lubed. After deciding to lube all of the switches and trying them out, I am amazed at the difference from the RK brown switches. These are extremely smooth from start to finish and have a very pleasant bottom out force. It is worth noting again that I have never used linear switches before so I am not comparing to any other linear switches.