Changelog
- Updated Oct 03, 2025: Our 1.0.1 Test Bench Update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test with minor refinements to our Compatibility and Illumination tests. See the full changelog.
- Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.
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Design
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Linear
Initial Force
37gf
Peak Tactile Force
N/A
Actuation Force
50gf
Bottom-Out Force
61gf
Actuation Distance (Pre-Travel)
2.2 mm
Bottom-Out Distance
3.6 mm
7.6
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
13.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.8 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,679 Hz