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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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Gazzew’s method is effective and saves time, but may not be as thorough for your preferences if you have a preferred lubing technique. While these are also another Gazzew switch, the Silent Sky switches are still noticeable louder than the Boba U4s, which I would likely chalk up in large part to the ‘mysterious’ plastic compound used in the housing of these new switches.

Peak Force” is the maximum amount of force required to press and actuate the switch. The peak force required for a tactile switch is typically higher than that of a linear switch with the same spring.Last but definitely not least is the bright pink colourway of the Bobagum switch. The dark pink stem and light pink housing lend to a unique, eye-catching design that sets it apart from other switches in the market now. Personally, I’m not a big fan of the colour pink, but I do quite like the aesthetic of the Bobagum. The Bad Stuff The pearl housings, when paired with a low-profile case, makes the diffused RGB lighting look perfect under floating keycaps. Should You Lube Boba Switches? Given I had already honed down on my preferred key mapping for this 65% keyboard, I retained the same keycap choices as before, but did go with the traditional Esc key. I also wanted to try out the replacement space bar keycap to see if more of the lighter green would better balance out the others, and think it did just that. So the keycaps used above are ultimately my go-to choices for this particular setup and keyboard build, and I used the MARVODIY software drivers to re-map the top-right key from Tilde to Delete to complete the process.

Also worth noting is the smoothness of the Bobagum. Despite the fact that the slide rail and rail slot are completely dry, it doesn’t feel scratchy at all, which surprised me quite a bit. Of course, with a bit of lube, I’m sure these switches can be even smoother, but I’m not really in a rush to lube them – they already feel great out of the box. At the softest-feeling, most quiet end is Outemu (and by extension Gazzew) - especially with lubing, these will make the least noise. They also have the most “mush” to the bottom-out feel, in terms of MX-compatible options. I have experience with two builds using those particular switches. The switches need some modest lube with 3204 to really shine, also springs of course. But they don’t need any ‘mods.’ No films, no re-springing. May be a bit of a pain to open. The second area where this switch will suffer is not even objectively poor, but rather ‘poor’ by the way of the community standard. The tactile bump on both the original U4 stems, as well as the Boba U4 switches are both mid-range in terms of tactile strength. While I have previously mentioned that silent tactiles do lose some edge of tactility over their non-silent competitors in normal tactiles, these switches were never aimed at being the “most tactile switch that you’ve ever felt”. And the reason that this is a detriment, unfortunately, is due to such a large part of the community deeming tactile switches as good if and only if they have a tactile event strong enough to beat you up for your lunch money. There is such a thing as good, mid-range tactile switches that provide tactile events that don’t actively try and compete against Holy Pandas. (And yes, you are allowed to like them.) So with my grandstanding out of the way, while I truly think these are a great mid-tactility silent tactile switch in terms of push feel, I feel like some portion of the community will wrinkle their noses at it because it’s not “tactile enough”. Sound They are currently on sale for a few more hours, so go for it! [Or look up the OUTEMU switch tester on AliExpress].The Boba U4 does benefit from a bit of lube, but does not require film, as the housing is already tight enough and displays no wobble. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to try a silent switch, or have been sleeping on Outemu’s latest offerings with Gazzew, the Boba U4 just might be the switch you’ve been waiting for. With only the minor gripe with the consistent, leathery ‘scratch’ noise present throughout the stroke of these switches, literally everything is silent. Hell, even the scratch noise itself is quiet by modern switch metrics for tactiles and linears alike. Context 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 As mentioned, one of the best qualities of the Bobagum has to be its tight tolerance to eliminate any form of stem wobble. Out of all the switches I’ve reviewed so far, the Bobagum easily sits at the top in this regard. There’s hardly any horizontal stem wobble, and although the vertical wobble is a bit more pronounced, it is still barely noticeable with keycaps on.

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