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If you're used to typing on the IBM Model M keyboard and you don't want to change anything (including the loud obnoxious clicking), Cherry MX blues...
More ReviewsIf you're old and you enjoyed typing on the IBM Model M keyboard as a kid, you'll find the Cherry MX brown (and anything with its tactility) to be ...
More ReviewsIt's a good switch for gaming, but that's about it. Not a good experience when typing up a document. If you really cared about gaming though, you...
More ReviewsDecent for gaming, outstanding for typing. I felt a noticeable key bounce while they're wearing in, but they've since mellowed out after a month or...
More ReviewsThe sound and the feel will take you back to the 80's. There's a reason why these legendary switches are so sought after!
More ReviewsFor gaming they feel good, but lose points for a friend in voice comms asking if I have an anti aircraft gun in my bedroom with me. For typing, I j...
More ReviewsThis is quite possibly the closest mechanical switch I could find that simulates the IBM Model M bucking spring keyboard feel, without the noise. ...
More Reviews- Shop Outemu Blue
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Somewhat too noisy, but feels nice. Its real issue is its lifespan: in just 12 months I've had to replace 7 of them on my keyboard. They quickly be...
More Reviews- Shop Topre 45g
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relatively quiet
More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Silver
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All around really good switches, they sound amazing and feel amazing, they're not clicky and feel like butter. Keyboard is well balanced for typing...
More ReviewsYe
More Reviewsits a blue switch alright
More ReviewsI have a shine 76 with these. it isn't so bad I have mostly gotten used to the one-tap touch feel. I don't understand touch it a little and it will...
More Reviews- Shop Topre 55g
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I have used this switch extensively for years. I have an RF R2 TKL( 55g ) set up at my home computer at all times. My friends all have keyboards ...
More ReviewsIf don't need feedback from your switches and prefer your keyboard to be quiet these are perfect for you. I bought my first mechanical keyboard and...
More Reviews- Shop Outemu Brown
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These are on the Atrix Sniper TKL keyboard and I agree that you can't feel the bump unless you press the key really slow. Basically linear feeling ...
More Reviewspretty good for almost everything, good at being a tactile switch
More Reviewswow nice
More ReviewsI type 150wpm in qwerty and 70 in halmak, and these switches are phenomenal for fast typing. The feedback is strong despite the light actuation for...
More ReviewsThis switch is just meh
More ReviewsIts ok but to be honest there is much better switches out there and I would really recommend looking into better switches
More ReviewsFor games it's ok, fast response but sometimes I have to press a button twice to register. Excellent for typing but sometimes I misstype. Overall...
More ReviewsPerfect for gaming! Good for typing and even better with lube.
More Reviewsreally nice for gaming pretty meh for typing in my opinion. I have them in an Anne Pro 2 and I just use it for gaming and leave the typing and prod...
More Reviewsgood
More Reviews- Shop Topre 30g
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This is one of the softest forces your fingertips shall ever experience and it is a disservice to compare to popular MX switches and even the more ...
More ReviewsI mean I use the Gateron clears and had to get used to it because these switches are pretty light, but over all they're like average
More ReviewsIf you're used to the IBM Model M and you're looking for gaming switches, the Gateron Yellows are a good fit in my experience as Cherry MX red is w...
More ReviewsNo feedback, but a nice silent switch. Spacebar feels great though, or typing would be HORRIBLE. Overall, it's pretty good!
More ReviewsI recommend it to anyone.
More ReviewsI used to believe that Cherry browns were the perfect switches, because they are light and do exactly what they feel they do. Until I worked on Kai...
More ReviewsSUUUUUUUUUPER SENSITIVE. not good for everyday use.
More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Nature White
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Favorite switch so far. Really regret selling mine.
More Reviewsnot very tactile but they are very clicky and very satisfying to type on
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Navy
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The better version of the BOX jade.
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Thick Jade
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I've loved these switches since the first time I tried them, provides a seamless typing experience with satisfying feedback and sound. Works like a...
More ReviewsLowered my wpm on a das keyboard with these.
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Rose V2
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Great for those that don't want to do any modding really. They're smooth enough to use stock. However, just remember to Lube + Film at the same tim...
More Reviewsgood for gaming, but typing isnt that good. just my personal opinion though
More Reviews- Shop KBT Blue
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coming from a mx red board, good at gaming and awesome at typing.
More Reviews- Shop Flaretech Red
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These switches allow for actuation point setting, which is the only analog feature that I use, but it's just great. Wooting keyboards have many ad...
More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Silent Black
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They have a very unique sound to say the least, once they re properly lubed they feel fantastic while typing. They're generally pretty hard to push...
More Reviews- Shop KBT Brown
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I can type on these faster than on my Cherry or Gateron blue keyboards. These browns also feel better overall.
More Reviews- Shop Topre Silent 45g
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More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Linear Grey
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Me personally being a heavy handed person these switches are a perfect medium for me. I’m a osu!mania player so it comes down to 4 - 7 different ...
More ReviewsI added double O rings (1 thicker, 1 medium) to shorten the travel and these are faster, tactile, exactly what I wanted. 10/10 like this.
More ReviewsHonestly, a perfect typing switch. They are a little light for my taste as far as gaming - too much risk of inadvertent actuation if you are the ty...
More ReviewsNot too light or heavy Nice tactile bump and really crispy click.
More Reviews- Shop KBT Red
Keyboards
Not a great typing switch. But, it's insanely smooth. Much, much smoother than the Cherry equivalent.
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Ivy
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Been using these switches for about a week now. Ever wondered what the perfect switch is? Well this is it. Loud, satisfying, clicky, tactile. Th...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Heavy Pale Blue
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they are like toned down heavier box jades and they are much better in my opinion but they are just loud
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Daisy
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pog!
More ReviewsOutstanding switch. Pretty quiet, but the noise it does make is very pleasant. Super distinct bump combined with lower than average actuation force...
More ReviewsI only use it to game, very light and easy to press, good for my weak hand.
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Sakura
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I play osu mania and other games and its pretty good, i like how they feel
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC V2 Daisy
Keyboards
Just received the Varmilo full size keyboard with the Daisy switches. This is without question, the absolute best keyboard I have ever had in thir...
More Reviews- Shop Zealios 78g V2
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Linear switches will generally be better for gaming, however, the tactile event is sharp and near the beginning of the keypress which is really nic...
More Reviews- Shop Greetech Black
Switches
They suck
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Heavy Burnt Orange
Keyboards
Ahhhh
More ReviewsThe perfect switches for me! They are great out of the box and even better when lubed.
More Reviews- Shop Flaretech Blue
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Rly good (i got it for 2 years now)
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Brown
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Great for gaming, although I prefer lower profile (which are really hard to find). Nice for typing but pretty loud on my GMMK TKL w/ Black Aura V2...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Heavy Dark Yellow
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Great switch, a little heavy if you're not used to heavier switches, but feel great, even without being hand-lubed. Great for typing, and just in g...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Silent Pink
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These switches are the most quiet of any switch I have ever tried. As others have mentioned, they have a slightly mushy feeling bottoming out, but ...
More Reviews- Shop Topre Variable
Keyboards
Pretty expensive for rubber domes.
More Reviews- Shop Cherry ML
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Used on smaller micro keyboards, keyboards can be quite cheap and are a good compromise.
More ReviewsMy favorite switch so far
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Glazed Green
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sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh
More ReviewsResl good
More ReviewsHad in s tester, they are very similar to speed bronzes. I'm gonna get box jades beacuse I dont mind the noise, but if these or the bronzes were in...
More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Low Profile Red
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Love the vortex pok3r v2 keyboard. This is the best low profile keyboard I have used so far and the cherry low profile switches feel solid. I no lo...
More Reviews- Shop Flaretech Black
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One of the best switches on the market.
More ReviewsHeavy on the fingers when gaming, perfect at touch when typing. The spring is strong and, after lubing + filming (g203 and 0.3mm), it leaves no sp...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Choc White
Keyboards
The lack of slightly more "sculpted" caps is the only thing holding them back. They're glorious.
More Reviews- Shop Zealios 65g V2
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very tactile, smooth and has no pre-trevel before tactile event. In games give an exceptional understanding of the moment the button is triggered. ...
More Reviews- Shop Blue Zilents 67g V2
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These switches give you silence but does not hinder on the tactility. I like them better than Cherry MX Browns in terms of tactility. Simply an ama...
More Reviews- Shop Gateron G Pro 2.0 Yellow
Keyboards
They're extremely smooth, coming from gateron browns. I like the feel while typing and my typing speed increased. . Weight is a just a bit too heav...
More Reviews- Shop Glorious Panda Tactile
Switches
Honestly not good when not lubed. Out of all my switches these sound bad even with a board with double-gasket. With a vanilla GMMK the spring crunc...
More ReviewsThey are heavy, but i like the use of them for typing at work on my most popular buttoms that have to be typed multiple times at once (spacebar, en...
More ReviewsI'm excited
More Reviews- Shop MOD H Tactile
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One of the nicest switches I've ever used, arguably perfect once you get your own weighting and a bit of lube on them.
More Reviews- Shop MOD M Linear
Switches
cool but kinda noisy
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Ivy V2
Keyboards
Got a varmilo keyboard on those switches never had a mechanical keyboard. I always loved clicky switches so that was my choice and i loved it
More Reviews- Shop Zealios 62g V2
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Amazing stock switches, after lubing and filming they're perfect 10's across the board.
More Reviews- Shop Zealios 67g V2
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Fantastic for typing. Less useful for games that require reflexes. I love just chattering away as I type a million lines a minute!
More Reviews- Shop Blue Zilents 62g V2
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Great tactility; perfect for typing. A bit too light for gaming, though I'm getting used to it.
More Reviews- Shop Fukka (Fuhua) White
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the last torchbearer of real (although simplified) alps - comes without the key chatter, fail rate, double bump and high-pitched sound of matias sw...
More Reviews12 year user of MX Browns (LOL yes, from 2x dasKeyboard, CoolerMaster Master Keys...) onto a Keychron Q6. Day 1 this feels REALLY nice. Buttery ...
More Reviewsbest clicky out there
More Reviews- Shop Glorious Panda Lubed Tactile
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Best tactile on the market
More Reviews- Shop Kailh BOX Chinese Red
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Not the best switches, not really for gaming to, pretty much made for nothing..
More ReviewsI've been using the tactile Holy Pandas and once I traded them out for the Kailh Box Brown, I will not be going back to the Pandas. The Pandas are...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Polia
Keyboards
It’s a really good switch really smood
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Pro Speed Pink
Keyboards
Not the best but not to bad
More Reviews- Shop MOD L Linear
Switches
is good switch
More Reviews- Shop MOD L Tactile
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bad
More ReviewsIt is very smooth. if lube right its sound so good and smooth. and the thock sounds very amazing.
More Reviews- Shop Varmilo EC Rose
Keyboards
These feel like the love child of khaih box black and gateron yellow. For gaming and universal purpose these switches are pretty much perfect for m...
More Reviews- Shop Blue Zilents 65g V2
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best switch
More Reviews- Shop Blue Zilents 78g V2
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The most tactile seilent switch. It has not click, just perfection. Is expensive, but worth it.
More Reviews- Shop Hall Effect Linear
Keyboards
Really heavy for gaming by my prescriptive, but mostly fits heavy hand typists.
More Reviews- Shop Hall Effect Tactile
Keyboards
great for minecraft, and only for minecraft. why do these switches only work on minecraft and roblox, but nobody plays roblox so these can only be ...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Box Sun
Switches
Its alright
More ReviewsSolid, short throw feel. Noisey without the wobble. Downside is not many caps fit except low profile mx stem caps where the stem is longer than the...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Choc Round Brown
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Bad
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Choc Round Red
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Not good, no distance
More ReviewsI gotta say, I absolutely love the feel of these switches. They're absolutely wonderful to use for coding with and they're also pretty good for gam...
More Reviews- Shop MOD M Tactile
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God-M as they say
More Reviews- Shop MOD SH Tactile
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i hate then
More Reviews- Shop Orange Healio
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Overall, it's fine for gaming but it feels resistant sometimes and sometimes the feedback doesn't feel fast enough. For my preference, typing is a ...
More ReviewsI'll probably stick with these for the next 5 years. Great replacement for Cherry Red (too clacky for me), Cherry Red Quiet (too mushy for me), and...
More ReviewsUsing it about 1year and its good but not perfect
More Reviewsgreat keyboard switch perfect sound and typing
More Reviews- Shop Durock POM Linear
Switches
Lubed and filmed it is one of my favorite sounding switches. The travel distance weight are good. The weight definitely might be a little bit high ...
More Reviews- Shop Fukka (Fuhua) Black
Keyboards
worst switch i ever used
More Reviewshey have all you can ask from a linear switch with a moderate actuation force. On a stiff/heavy plate like stainless steel, typing is really satis...
More Reviews- Shop Gateron Oil King
Switches
My favorite switch so far! I type a lot for work, and they have a grat feel, aren't heavy or mushy despite being silent. Office friendly, the only ...
More Reviews- Shop Hall Effect Clicky
Keyboards
Click may not occur at the actuation point, which is a con, but the switches feel both smooth yet light and crisp. The clicking sounds a bit rattly...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Blue Light Pipe
Switches
These are possibly the loudest switches I have ever heard. My mom LOVES the clack, but she had to take the keyboard to her home office cause her co...
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Box White V2
Switches
- Shop Kailh Choc Brown
Keyboards
Scratchy, wobbly, muddy tactile bump
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Pro Purple
Switches
Like a higher quality cherry mx brown.
More Reviews- Shop Kailh Speed Pro Light Green
Switches
These have been my daily driver for a year. I've been able to game and type on them without issues, the only set-back is that you can't ad-strafe a...
More Reviews- Shop Keychron K Pro Red
Keyboards
Try to avoid this switch. It is heavy but not responsive. The quality is really bad. The keycap will move around very badly compare to cherry red.
More ReviewsHas a deep sound profile with a slight clack. With a couple mods such as tape mod or foam mod, this swich will be very poppy
More ReviewsSmooth, newer TTC switches are decent but switches around the same price like JWKs and UHMWPE stem Gaterons blow these out of the water in terms of...
More Reviews- Shop 63.5g Turquoise Tealio
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- Shop 65g Turquoise Tealio
Switches
these are the best switches for typing change ny mind. 62G force is perfect maybe not as good for gaming because they not as fast as other switches...
More Reviews- Shop Cherry MX Ergo Clear
Keyboards
- Shop Cherry ULP Click
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- Shop Cherry ULP Tactile
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- Shop Durock Creamy Green
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- Shop Durock Creamy Pink
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- Shop Durock Creamy Purple
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- Shop Durock Creamy Yellow
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- Shop Durock Daybreak
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- Shop Durock Dolphin
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- Shop Durock Koala
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- Shop Durock Sunflower
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- Shop Gateron Baby Kangaroo
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- Shop Gateron Baby Raccoon
Switches
- Shop Gateron Box INK V2 Black
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- Shop Gateron Box INK V2 Pink
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- Shop Gateron G Pro 2.0 Silver
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- Shop Gateron G Pro 2.0 White
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- Shop Gateron G Pro Brown
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- Shop Gateron G Pro Red
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- Shop Gateron G Pro Silver
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- Shop Gateron G Pro White
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- Shop Kailh Box Hush Silent V3
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- Shop Kailh Box Red Pro
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- Shop Kailh Box Red V2
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- Shop Kailh Brown Light Pipe
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- Shop Kailh Canary
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- Shop Kailh Choc Red
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- Shop Kailh Red Bean Pudding
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- Shop Kailh Red Light Pipe
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- Shop Kailh Speed Silver Light Pipe
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- Shop Kailh White Owl V2
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- Shop Keychron K Pro Banana
Keyboards
- Shop Keychron K Pro Blue
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- Shop Keychron K Pro Brown
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- Shop Tecsee Carrot
Switches
- Shop Tecsee Coral
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- Shop TTC Frozen Silent
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- Shop TTC Golden Brown V3
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- Shop TTC Golden Red V3
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- Shop TTC Silent Bluish White
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- Shop TTC Silent Red
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- Shop TTC Speed Gold
Keyboards
- Shop Varmilo EC V2 Silent Daisy
Keyboards
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