When I say tactile, that means these switches are smooth and will have a nice bump when bottoming out — quite snappy, and they have a nice "thocc" sound to them. SMD LED Compatible Switches - This is optional if you want to have the backlight function as a non LED switch would block the light. Whether you are a full on effects person or just a mono-colour person, there a setting and colour that will appeal to you.

So if you need or want a layout that is anything besides those (40s, split, 75%, for example), you're out of luck.First, these are known in the mechanical keyboard community to be one of the better tactile switches out there.

You could lube them for an even smoother feel and quieter sound, but that's totally up to individual preference.This means the switches aren't soldered in the PCB, and you can easily take them out with the included switch puller. The model tested today is the GMMK tkl kit with abs doubleshot in black with gateron black switches.