I am a big boy and I like heavy switches. As a linear gang member they are perfect, smooth pretty and for now reliable. The lube is okay. I recommend putting them into a keyboard (if it is hotswap) and then just applying more lube if certain switches need it.
Hoooooooooly cow these are smooth. Like smoother than smooth. You think Durock linears are smooth? You ain't felt smooth. Slap some of these bad boys into your board and prepare for a linear experience unlike anything else. Mine were even perfectly factory lubed and the housing tolerances were perfect, meaning you don't have to do any extra work to them. They're totally stock, and they're totally sick.
Not really anything to complain about on these other than be careful resting your fingers on keys and it feels easy to double press if you're not an avid keyboard user
I love these, and think they’re a great addition to my collection. I got the 62g, but if I had a chance to do it over…I’d go with the 67g. I think they’re just fine with the factory lube. I didn’t find them scratchy.
I recently tried using these switches with an acrylic keyboard and I must say, they not only look great but also feel great. If you are looking for some reliable switches to use with an acrylic keyboard, I would definitely recommend them.
These are where my quest to find the perfect linear switch ended, but of course your mileage may vary. Here's what I was looking for, after trying more switches than I'd care to list:
Mid-weight (I found the Oil Kings too heavy)
Standard travel (~2mm actuation travel, 4mm total travel)
Smooth (who's looking for a scratchy linear?!)
Cool name (kidding but it didn't hurt)
These switches, in their 55g variation, confidently ticked every one of those boxes for me and I've continued using them for far longer than anything else I've tried. There was a period where I was changing my switches multiple times a week, and it's been nice to give my hands and keyboard a break from that wear and tear.
The Aqua Kings hit a sweet spot of smoothness, resistance, and travel. They just kind of get out of your way. For me, much of the appeal of linears over tactiles and clickies is that you're not thinking about your switches all the time: you kind of forget about them in use. Naturally, I'm writing this review on them (installed in a Keychron Q11) and noticing just how good and unobtrusive they really are. I find it very hard to imagine anyone hating or even disliking these switches. If I have one critique, it's that the return action of the spring could be a little bit faster. Compared to other excellent linears I've tried (Oil Kings, Gateron Red/Yellow, Kailh Box Cream), they're a bit leisurely on the way back up, but it's possible some people may prefer less snappy return.
A couple other notes:
I've had no QC issues with them. Every switch has been perfect, which you may interpret as me being a philistine who can't feel inconsistencies in factory lube (and you'd be right). :)
As other reviewers have mentioned, the fact that they're totally clear makes them ideal for any and all RGB effects.
I can't comment on the sound because it's not something I pay much attention to, and linear switches all sound about the same to me.
All in all, I highly recommend these switches if you're looking for some smooth, mellow linears!
These were really smooth and were pretty much perfect out of the box with he factory lube job! I decided to lube them personally with Krytox 205g0 and they turned out really good and much quieter than before. Absolutely perfect for those that have RGB on their boards.