C3 tangerine switches11/14/2022 ![]() These are not made by Gateron, but by a manufacturer known to the West as JWK. This new run of Tangerine switches could have a similarly big effect on the switch market. (Interestingly, this seems to be a nonstandard switch design since Gateron doesn't seem to have a model number for it, whereas the all-milky switch for example is designated KS-3). It also helped popularize the milky-top and black-bottom configuration that has now preferred by most high-end keyboard builders. This wave was only halted when Gateron refused to accept any more custom-color commissions. The success of the Gateron-made Tangerine switch also kicked off a wave of other group buys for recolored Gateron linears, with whimsical names and a variety of spring weights. These switches turned out to be very smooth, and are still considered some of Gateron's best linears. Only the 67g version was available in a Geekhack prototype run in the summer of 2018. The first version of the C3 Tangerine switch was a custom-colored Gateron linear in two varieties: black bottom with milky top and 67g spring, and all-milky and 62g spring. I also welcome feedback on the writing, presentation/format, etc. I encourage you to comment on this thread with opinions, corrections, experiences, photos, typing tests, etc. there’s very little stem wobble to be found, and I had no complaints in this regard.Hi Geekhack! This is the first of hopefully many switch reviews I'll be posting here. Other than being constructed in a cutesy color, the C3 tangerines are built very well. But who knows, you might even like the sound! In my opinion, this can get quite annoying when typing fast. But instead of a traditional clack or a thud, the tangerines give off a high-pitched ‘pop’. The bottom-out sound is unfortunately quite loud for a set of linear. When it comes to sound, the C3 tangerines are pretty… unconventional. Even out of the box, the switches are lubed very well and feel amazing to type on.Īs part of their fruity series, the tangerines come in a bright orange housing and a green stem (surprise surprise), which is a look that grows on you pretty fast. It’s clear to see that C3 is pretty confident about crowning themselves as the smoothest lines in the game. The C3 tangerine switches are smooth, very smooth. Thock fans rejoice! C3 offers a solid linear option with a surprising level of thickness. The Pom linear is a solid linear offering, and you won’t regret using them day to day. At the same time, they don’t have any glaring issues either. The Durock POM linear start at $0.70 per switch, which puts it on the slightly higher end of the price spectrum. This is more about feel rather than sound, as these are not very audible when bottoming out-which can be a good thing for a set of linear. The POM linear feels heavy and satisfying, with a solid ‘thud’ whenever it bottoms out. This is probably the least wobbly linear switch out there-and that says a lot! The Housing of the Durock POM linear has a super tight build with very little wiggle room, which means stem wobble is non-existent. Regardless, you should probably still lubricate these yourself before you daily drive them. The POM ‘self-lubricating’ feature of these switches can be considered gimmicky, but as the housings smoothen over time, the switches do tend to feel smoother. These monochrome switches offered by Durock are solid lines-albeit not as smooth as the Alpacas. For a set of great linear mechanical switches that type superbly without any wobble-it’s a great deal. The Alpaca V2s start at $0.55, which is the same price the V1s sold for. What’s more, the switches are all hand-lubed at the factory, which means you’ll rarely have to re-lube them yourself (as is the case with many other pre-lubed switches). The distinct light pink color of the stems is a hallmark of the Alpacas and gives the switches a lot of personalities. The Alpaca V2s have a bottom-out force of 62g, which is pretty in line with linear mechanical switches. There is very low stem wobble to be found here, the Alpaca V2s are just solid all around. Compared to the Alpaca V1, the V2s sound so much better. The bottoming out feels satisfying and smooth to the ears. They sound great without any awkward scratchiness. The Alpaca V2 improves in almost every way over its predecessor, so much so in fact that they’re commonly regarded as the best linear switches out there. The second coming of the Alpacas is a much better product than their original. ![]()
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