i Maifu Ray Key Switch - 36x Linear PCB Mounted 5 pin Switches for Mechanical Keyboard - Linear Keyboard Switches - Pre Lubed Switches

So I bought these because they are so similar to the glorious lynx switches I have. Spring looks the same I tried to find to see if they had similar actuation forces but couldn’t track it down. Color pallet is the same. As you can see in the photo left is glorious and the right are these switches. Spring looks identical and share a very similar sound profile and feel.Main difference is lubing. Glorious will do the side slides as well as the actuation tips. Seems these only lube the actuation tips that I could see on the plastic stem. So if your looking for a budget lynx switch pick these up.

I have never loved new switches as fast I have with these, they're great! Let me explain.If you like linear switches, I'm certain you'd love these. They are already coated with friction-reducing materials, and you can certainly notice it when you type on them. The key travel is insanely smooth, and there's hardly any wobble at all from what I could tell.I will mention this however, these switches are 5-pin, so they will not work in a keyboard that can only accept 3-pins. You can snip off the extra 2 plastic pins to make them work in a 3-pin keyboard however, but this may reduce their stability.The plastic shells for these key switches are little interesting though. They're a baby blue of sorts, and not clear, so this may wreck havoc with RGB backlighting you may have, or even just white backlighting, since it'll cast a cyan light and all, just keep that in mind. Also, the clasp that holds these switches together are not the same as other switches you may find, so common opening tools might not work with them, and you may need to get creative with opening them.I will note that my kit had two defective switches, out of the ones I had used. One of them made a weird clicking sound during its key travel, while another one would not activate at all. This is when I wanted to open them, but that was when I noticed the unusual design with the clasps. Once I was inside, I was able to remove the contact plate and bend it around a bit to get it to activate again, however, it was a bit of a shame for two switches to be faulty in this small of a kit, since it likely wouldn't be enough to install for an entire keyboard. Because of this, I had to knock down the rating for this item.Either way, for the ones that do work, these things are on another level, and while they are easy to activate by mistake, they're a wonder to type on.

The media could not be loaded.  I've been through all kinds of switches from all kinds of manufacturers from major companies to little boutique shops. These things are phenomenal, just straight up phenomenal. As you probably know yourself most factory lubed switches still need to be cracked open and lubed still anyways especially getting the springs lubed. Not these, I haven't done anything other than throw them right into the board and enjoy them since day one. The housing material and the stem material go together perfectly to create that nice thocky sound everyone is always chasing. The travel is perfectly smooth with a nice bottom out that is great for gaming or typing without fatigue. They have a great look to them as well if you are going all out with a custom board or something with clear caps, they definitely catch your eye. All in all, they are just some amazing linear switches that I would put up there with any of the big names. I fully recommend them and have put them into my own personal rotation, now hit that helpful button and order some for your board right now!

First impressions are just how quiet these switches are - they make almost no sound on the press or return, without using silicone dampeners as most "silent" switches do. They're also very smooth right out of the package.I opened one to check the factory lube, and it's applied well, and not overdone. The construction is very good, with minimal stem wobble. To try these out, I replaced the Novelkeys Yellow Silk switches in a 65% Alice-style keyboard, and found them to be pretty comparable. These are a little bit lighter in terms of spring weight, but feel very similar in use. The keyboard has no foam for sound dampening, so they do make a little more noise than in a switch tester, but I'd be perfectly comfortable using them in an office setting.I did take a photo of the opened switch - pretty standard construction, with a 15mm spring. I've been a light tactile fan for a long time, but the Silk Yellow switches and these are opening my eyes to the smooth linear feel.Really, my only mark against these is the price - these are 57 cents each, while some Akko Wine Red switches, which are very close in feel, are 47 cents each, in arguably nicer packaging. There's just a lot of competition at this price point, so a lesser-known brand has to do something to stand out.

This switches are ok. They're listed as pre-lubed although I'm not sure how well I believe that. If they are in fact lubed then the plastic quality is probably not that great so there still a bit of scratchiness to them. They actuate pretty well and feel good otherwise. Once keycaps are on, you can see the switches like to wobble a little bit too. For the price they're good but I can't say I'd recommend them but I am spoiled in a way. Overall the switches are ok for what they are and how they're priced. 8/10 rating but I'd personally say spend more.