Outemu Switches?

Hatted

Joined March 2018

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Hatted 2019-01-12T05:48:26+00:00

Soooo... I was wondering if Outemu Switches are any inferior to Red Switches (gameplay-wise), since I'm about to get a mechanical KB. I'm really struggling with my Razer Cyclosa (Membrane) and I think it's time to change it. The cheapest one I found with MX Red Switches was the Gigabyte Force K83 (R$300/80dollars converted) and I do have the money, but I'm not into paying that much on a keyboard. Then I found about Outemu Switches and they are really cheap (around R$180-220).

Are they really inferior to MX Switches (comfort-wise) or I can buy them without worrying about it?

The Gambler

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Joined September 2013

The Gambler 2019-01-12T06:34:29+00:00

They should perform similarly, though they are slightly scratchy according to Input Club: https://input.club/the-comparative-guide-to-mechanical-switches/linear/outemu-red/

Be prepared to lube them up with Krytox or other keyswitch lube somewhere down the line. Otherwise, these are perfectly good value switches.

I would also recommend you explore other equivalent switches like Kailh BOX Red, Gateron Red, etc. to get a feel for currently available keyswitches. Going that far however, is delving into custom keypad territory.

Last edited by The Gambler 2019-01-12T06:37:17+00:00, edited 2 times in total.

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DXPOHIHIHI

987 posts

Joined August 2017

DXPOHIHIHI 2019-01-12T07:18:21+00:00

there are 30$ red switch keyboards out there lol

Vuelo Eluko

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Joined October 2013

Vuelo Eluko 2019-01-12T07:20:50+00:00

black switches > reds

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