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Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Mechanical Switches
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Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Mechanical Switches

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It Lives Up to My Expectation
Everyone's expectation is different. Although I have high hope for Holy Panda, I tried to keep my expectation in check. I have not tried all the switches under the sun nor do I have all type of key caps at my arsenal; but I do have quite a few to compare. I used to like clicky heavy switches and Cherry MX Blue were my go to switch. Four out of eight keyboards I currently own came with Cherry MX Blue out of the box. Two are Gateron Blue and one was Cherry MX Brown. I don't like liner type switches, but I like tactile switches. I grew tired of Cherry MX Blue after I started comparing tactile feedback and sound signature against different type of keycaps, and numerous other switches. In my option, Cherry MX Blue performs better than all three Gateron switches (Blue, Brown, Green) I tired. There is one thing that Cherry MX Blue really irritates me. That is the ringing sound I heard across all keycaps on Cherry MX Blue when I bottom out. Every time after I press down a key and release it, it gives me this subtle ring that keeps getting louder the faster I type. But none of the switches I tried came close to overall feel and sound of Cherry MX Blue until I tried Hako switches. Only Hako Royal True sounds better than Cherry MX Blue, but it was too heavy compared to Cherry MX Blue. When I compare Cherry MX Blue to Hako Royal True, it gave me the tactile feedback and sound signature I was looking for. I want something that sound like Hako Royal True but with lighter tactile that is closer to Cherry MX blue. I knew if I can get a switch lighter tactile than Hako Royal True, but a similar but more subtle feel than Cherry MX Blue, I can retire from this hobby. At least from the key switches and PCB layouts. Then, I read about Holy Panda switch that combined two switches into one to give unique sound signature. I listened to typing tests around the Internet and checked their tactile signature against all switches. I blindly pull a trigger on 110 switches twice on Drop. One set for Kira keyboard at work and another for my GK 84 at home with some switches to spare. I have never been happier to type and hear the Holy Pandas with either SA or DSA profiles. My search for perfect switch has ended. I found my holy grail. I am more than happy with my purchase. Holy Panda has stretch the itch I was having for 5 years.
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Better than I thought
I'd like to preface this with I did not open these switches up and lube them. These are stock. Everything feels fine to me, not sure why people are so upset. While I was waiting for these I ordered some yok housings with some halo trues and 68g sprit springs + 3203 lube and figured it would be the same. These were totally different and more tactile. Maybe it's the 68g sprit that made them not the same I'm not sure. I also bought some 67g zealios v2 and I don't understand how people say these are more tactile than holy pandas. Holy pandas were much better than zealios v2 for sure. I have shared my these 3 different switches with my coworkers and we are in agreement that the holy pandas were the best out of the 3. They are endgame switches for sure and I'll probably have to buy more than the 180 I bought on the first drop
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Great switches for the CSTM80
The Invyr Holy Panda switches are fantastic. Not so tough as to make your hands ache after a day's work, but still tactile enough to provide a pleasant typing experience. These switches sound and feel great out of the box!
Recommends this product? Yes
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Great Tactile Switches
The classic go to Tactile switch with a great sound. When these came out they were pretty much the only switch that filled both categories, however nowadays it still has some competition, however, it is still an excellent switch although on the higher end of the price area. I'd recommend waiting for a sale.
Recommends this product? Yes
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Holy Pandas
Nice and clacky but definitely get it on sale, full price it's not worth it.
Recommends this product? No
Siggo
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Nov 22, 2023
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Very good switches
Very good sounding and feeling. A few dead switches in the pack though, might've been my terrible lubing skills.
Recommends this product? Yes
Churrio
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Nov 19, 2023
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Great keycaps
Used these for my first build and they do not disappoint. Very happy with how they sound and feel after hand lubed
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Ryora
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Nov 7, 2023
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Get on a Sale
Holy Pandas are a pretty good switch, but with the options available on the market right now, they're only really worth it if you get them on a good sale.
Recommends this product? Yes
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Good switches even in the modern era, but wait for a sale
The Holy Pandas. These are some very famous and infamous switches the in mech keys community. Popularized by the famous Fjell typing test by Taeha and then put under controversy by Drop themselves as well as Glorious PC, the Holy Pandas have been a household name for switches to even outsiders of the community. There's a couple of things that I would like to note about my experiences with these switches. First things first: These switches ARE factory lubed. Despite being advertised as unlubed from the factory, there is still a hint of lubricant on the legs of the stem and the leaf of the housing. This means your stock experience with holy pandas is still different from the switches totally dry. It also means that you should clean the switches first before applying any of your favorite lubricants. Second is the feel and sound. There's a reason why these switches were so sought after. They feel excellent on the fingers, with enough substantial tactility to satisfy the hands while not being too overbearing as to be too heavy of a switch. Many other switches try to replicate or build on top of the expectations of the Holy Pandas, but none of them quite capture the essence of the original. Third is the price. At over a dollar a switch (about $1.14 per switch for a pack of 110), the Holy Pandas are some of the most expensive stock switches one can get. In comparison, Zealios V2's sit at $1.10 per switch. The ever popular Gazzew Boba U4t's sit at $0.65 per switch, nearly half the price of Holy Pandas at full price. Even for myself, I could never warrant spending that much on switches alone. These are best bought during promotions and sales, where coupons and discounts can bring the price down to more reasonable levels. Overall, my experience with the Holy Pandas is positive. I'm not too personally bothered by the factory lube and as a keyboard club member, I ended up getting the switches at a much lower price than MSRP. But for the beginner first choosing their switches, I would stray away first unless you know exactly what you're buying. I would recommend either trying different switches or trying these out at a meetup first before looking to purchase them. But if the price is good and you're in the market for some tactile switches, then these are a great option, even in 2023.
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Recommends this product? Yes
Bro419
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Sep 30, 2023
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Holy Pandas
Legendary switch that changed the keyboard scene
Recommends this product? Yes
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Sounds and Feels Great
Probably my favorite switch, using it on all copper build, great tactility and sound, and while there is some, genuinely very little, scrathiness, and I actually enjoy the slight scratchy sound profile. Snagged them for $29, or about .83 cents per switch, while it is still on the more expensive side, it's not too bad. Haven't had any issues with any of the switches and the consistency from switch to switch is spot on for the invyr pandas that drop has. Also I really enjoy how the switches look on the copper plate, with the crema/white housing, and salmon stem on a copper plate
Recommends this product? Yes
Firebolt
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Sep 29, 2023
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Great switch, NEEDS lubing
Amazing tactility, amazing sound, great semi-retro aesthetic. QC was a bit hit or miss, some felt fine unlubed, others were HORRIBLE, some of the worst scratchy switches I have ever had. The already fine switches were a breeze to lube & film, but the scratchy ones were a PAIN, multiple lubing sessions, multiple rebuilds & tests, more re-lubing. Took a couple months (couple hours each night, 6 days a week) to finally get them perfect, haven’t had issues with them since.
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