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Buckling Spring

  • Clicky
  • 65G force
  • IBM
Found on the original Model M mechanical keyboards, buckling spring switches are loud, tactile, and require a high amount of force.

User Reviews

February 18, 2016
  • Gaming 3
  • Typing 10
  • Balance 9
What can I say? This is my favorite switch for typing, hands down. It has everything going for it--tactility, force curve, and auditory feedback.. Far from ideal for gaming--but that's not the point of this switch.
December 31, 2015
  • Typing 10
  • Balance 10
Model F better than Model M
December 07, 2015
  • Typing 10
There's no substitute. IBM's wacky idea is still the most solid, pleasing typing experience, IMHO. They're as noisy as hell, of course—but if you're going to type, TYPE, y'know? And if you ever manage to wear one out, you're stronger than I am.
November 26, 2015
  • Gaming 3
  • Typing 8
  • Balance 7
loud, but relieves carpal tunnel syndrome
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