The Gazzew Boba U4T is claimed by many as one of the best tactile switches ever created. It's earned the top spot on ThereminGoat's prestigious switch scoring list in the tactile category and an incredible second place when compared against all 247 other switches scored across all categories. The U4 range of switches stand out for their perfectly balanced D bump tactile profile and their smoothness, a result of meticulous design and high-quality proprietary materials.
Control Shift Escape is an authorized vendor of Gazzew switches.
Product Specifications:
- Tactile
- Mount: 5-pin
- Bottom-out: 62g or 68g
- D Shaped Tactile Bump - All Bump and no post bump travel
- Housing Material: Boba Plastic (Propriety Blend)
- Stem Material: POM
- Korean Stainless Steel Spring
- Light lube on the spring base and leaf
- Designed by Gazzew
- Manufactured by Outemu
What's Included:
- Sold in packs of 36 switches
Compatibility:
- MX Compatible
- Compatible with Gateron, Outemu, and Kaihl hot-swap sockets
- Through-Hole LED's are supported
The Fine Print:
- SMD LED lighting performance may be affected by this switch.
What is a D Bump Profile?
A D-shaped tactile profile refers to the motion of feedback felt resembling the letter "D" when viewed on a graph. When you press the switch, the tactile feedback starts right away and continues until you reach the bottom of the keystroke. Upon release, the tactility begins immediately and ends at the top of the keystroke. For comparison, imagine the motion of your switch graphed as a lowercase "p." When pressed, the tactile bump initiates immediately but ends halfway through the keystroke, followed by a smooth linear motion to the bottom. The upstroke is the opposite, starting with a linear motion followed by a tactile bump until it reaches the top. With a D profile, its that sweet tactile bump all the way!
