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Drop Holy Panda X Mechanical Switches
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Drop Holy Panda X Mechanical Switches
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keyboard_arrow_downArrbjorn
57
Mar 1, 2022
Are these any better than the Glorious Panda switches? Or pretty much the same?
Quakemz
280
Mar 1, 2022
Personally, I prefer them to Glorious Pandas and previous Holy Pandas. They all feature a similar tactility, but these are much smoother, more stable, and more consistent than the others. At the end of the day, it's preference, but these do feel much more refined than previous versions.
Arrbjorn
57
Mar 1, 2022
QuakemzThe Glorious Panda's do tend to be hit or miss. I bought three packs and got 3 bad switches, and they are definitely not 100% consistent, but not bad. How much closer do you think these get in consistency in feel across switches?
Quakemz
280
Mar 1, 2022
ArrbjornI mean, if we're being hyper-nitpicky, no switch ever has perfect consistency across all switches, but these are about as consistent as I've ever seen. Gateron has really been doing a lot of great work lately, so I was stoked that these are Gateron-made. If we look back, historically, Holy Pandas and all of their variants tend to be fairly inconsistent, because it's made from two switches. When you put together two completely different switches from two different manufacturers, you're often going to have tolerance and consistency issues, just based on the fact they're not designed to be together. The fact that it worked as well as it did originally was quite lucky, to be honest. These are night and day more consistent across switches than previous versions, though.
BabblingBafoon
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Keyboard Club Member
Apr 27, 2022
I had provided my below answer to another comparison around the Invyr Holy Pandas, but I also have Glorious Pandas and use them too. Similar to the Invyr HPs, the bump is shorter and therefore more pronounced in my opinion. As I say below, the Xs are very well made and are smooth, but the bump profile just wasn't to my taste.
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My other answer to the Invyr HP question:
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If you are talking about the Invyr Holy Pandas, these are quite different, and my preference leans to the Invyr Holy Panda... but almost solely on tactile feel TBH. The X is a little smoother (less scratchy) and has a different sound signature (though not insanely different to my ears). The tactile bump is VERY different, and for me that is 98% of "my" switch requirement. The X has a large, rounded bump that starts at the very top. Meaning, there is no stem travel and *then* the bump starts... by pushing down you are *in* the bump profile. And it follows that D bump from the start to the bottom-out. The Invyr HP is a much shorter, and therefore pronounced bump. There is a little travel before you start the bump, and it ending sooner means you *feel* it more IMO. To me and my son (also into keebs), the X feels like a linear with a stiff spring that is kind of "stuck" at the top. Meaning, it feels like you have to break-through something to start the travel.
Hope this helps. I know lots of people love this switch. They aren't to my taste, but *only* because of the bump profile. Otherwise, very well made switch that might be served well with light lubing.
-PS- I own both switches and ran the X's for at least a week to see if I could "like" them. The long bump profile made my fingers feel fatigued (tired) after typing all day. My *favorite* switch is the Gazzew Boba U4... both the "t" variant for thock, and the "U4" version for near-silent switch. Both have the exact same bump profile and it is my absolute favorite. They have been harder to find, but gazzew.com has links on where you can get them. I recommend trying them if like pronounced bumps, and only $0.65/switch at the "real" vendors (much more on eBay these days).
ctchoy
32
Mar 1, 2022
tbd. it'd be safe to wait for media to get a hold of these and making a purchase. Or you could jump on the hype train and snag these up. It'd probably be different from glorious pandas and normal holy pandas. No two switches are exactly the same.
Rawside
1
Jan 7, 2023
It's all a matter of one's own taste.
I have used the Glorious Pandas for a year. They are without a doubt very good.
The Holy Panda X operate a little softer. And the sound is a little more pleasant. They are very similar, but I personally find the Holy Panda X a little better.
mrme6767
8
Mar 1, 2022
Probably the bump, the stem, the housings, the material is probably different, Also the sound profile is most likely different and at a cheaper price
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