KTT Matcha Light - Light Tactile Mechanical Switches 10 Pcs

Balanced Medium Tactile (3-Pin)

This tactile mechanical switch is designed for users who want clear typing feedback but without the accompanying noisy click. It is an excellent choice for gamers who value precise command input without unnecessary distraction, as well as for people who type a lot and are looking for a noticeable "bump" at the moment of actuation. The moderate actuation force perfectly balances quick response and control, making it extremely versatile for various typing styles. The switch is not suitable for fans of completely silent or linear models.

Feel and Sound

• Defined Tactility: Provides a distinct tactile "bump" at 2mm pre-travel, which helps for higher accuracy and fewer typing errors.

• No Annoying Click: The switch does not produce a loud clicky sound, making it much quieter than clicky models, although not completely silent.

• Balanced Acoustics: The sound profile is moderate and perfectly suitable for shared workspaces where a loud click is undesirable.

Actuation and Characteristics

• Balanced Pressure: Requires 40 cN of force to actuate, offering a sweet spot between overly light and too heavy switches.

• Classic Depth: A total travel of 4mm provides standard and full key travel for maximum comfort during work.

• Stable Bottom-out: The bottom-out force is 45 cN, which provides a pleasant firmness and a solid finish to each stroke.

Build Quality

• Durable Housing: The polycarbonate (PC) housing contributes to high durability and provides a slightly crisp, clean sound.

• Smooth POM Stem: The stem is made of POM material, which minimizes friction and maintains a smooth tactile feel.

• Gold-plated Spring: The 15.5mm gold-plated spring provides excellent corrosion resistance and completely consistent force distribution during actuation.

Compatibility

• Plate Mount: Specifically designed for keyboards with 3-pin plate mount. This may limit its use with some Hot-Swap PCBs that do not have a physical support plate.

• Backlight Note: Detailed data on LED compatibility is missing, so its behavior with keyboards with bright backlighting is not fully defined.

What to Consider (Possible Compromises)

• The switch is not in the "silent" category, so it may not be the best choice for extremely quiet environments sensitive to any noise.

• Moderate resistance can tire your fingers if you are used to very light switches and type intensely for hours.

• Factory lubrication is basic, so the most demanding enthusiasts may prefer additional manual lubrication to achieve maximum smoothness.

KTT Matcha Tactile Switch

SPEC

• PC housings
• POM stem
• Tactile switch
• about 15mm gold-plated spring
• Operating force 40gf
• Bottom force 45gf
• Pre-travel 1.9mm
• Total travel 4.0mm
• Factory lubed