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Outemu Brown Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Outemu Brown Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown and Outeumu Brown are very similar switches with a small tactile bump to overcome before actuation. The Outemu switches are a bit smoother out of the box and have a clear top housing, allowing for better RGB illumination.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
53 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.0 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.8 mm
7.2
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
18.6
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.8 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,681 Hz
7.7
Performance
Latency
Press Average
1.8 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.03 ms
Release Average
6.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.10 ms