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
35gf
Peak Tactile Force
N/A
Actuation Force
42gf
Bottom-Out Force
57gf
Actuation Distance (Pre-Travel)
1.1 mm
Bottom-Out Distance
3.3 mm
7.7
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
15.3
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-68.3 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,029 Hz