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Everglide Aqua King Mechanical Switches
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Everglide Aqua King Mechanical Switches

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Great value, big smooth
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.
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10/10 2smooth4me
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.
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Zealpc Tealio V2 or these Everglide Aqua King switches? Which one do you guys recommend more?
Aqua Kings. Zealpc is overpriced and there are better options now that the industry has caught up.
What is the significance of the weight difference???
How heavy the switch is to push down.
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OwenChief
16
Sep 21, 2021
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Best Linear Switches I've had and fantastic for south facing LED (55g)
These are quite possibly the best linear switches I've used so far, although they were factory lubed I felt like they could be better so I ended up cleaning it off and applying my own Krytox 205g0 and used krytox 105 oil while bag lubing the springs and must say I am really glad I did. Although you could tell the factory had very lightly lubed there really was no better feeling than lubing it yourself and felt it just gave me the perfect feel. I also ended up adding some TX Switch films. I just sat there typing on them for a while after I done it and don't see me switching these out anytime soon, feel like I've found the perfect switch for me. It's worth noting though that although I didn't picture it here, these are so much better for RGB on south facing led/rgb boards such as the GMMK Pro and you will get decent shine through, I can even see the eyes lighting up on my custom witcher 3 keycap again for first time in months :) very happy, thanks guys. Delivery to UK took around 10 days
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Recommends this product? Yes
OwenChief
16
Sep 23, 2021
I cleaned off the factory lube which was not much at all as I had heard the sounds on youtube and I had been looking forward to that, and the factory lube was not sounding that way at all. Just some tissue as the lube was mainly just on the top part with the stem/sides. I used Krytox g205g0 on the housing and stems/sides (not the top housing), I then bag lubed the springs with krytox GPL105 which is super simple to do and there is youtube videos online showing how to do this. Instead of painting every spring which sounded painstaking, just lob them all into a ziplock bag, apply some drops of oil, blow up the bag and ziplock it then shake it around for 1 minute and the results are great. I then used TX Switch Films on the swhich are super easy to apply ( I used the clear version of https://keebcats.co.uk/products/tx-switch-films these) Well I can only speak for ducky 60% and 65% is what we had, the one2mini is what a lot of people had in discord and the large majority had these issues, and it started occurring on my year of the pig after 3 or 4 months :( one of the guys had rma his one2mini twice and after a few months, the same issue would happen again. So I have just based my opinion on my own experience and that of the people I gamed with on discord and our discussions on discord about the small ducky's. I really wish I could get used to ANSI, when I got the Drop ALT it was my full intention to try because like you say the keycap choices seem to be superior, especially on sites like this and KBDfans where I end up having to drop another 15-30$ on ISO sets or not even have the option at all (Like I loved that marvel black panther one recently!) but I really missed having small left shift with the key next to it I had started to bind, and I was forever going to hit enter with my pinky finger and hitting that button above the US enter key that gives a hashtag for me. But I have only bought my daughter ANSI keyboards so far so she does not face this lol, she's only 9 but games with me a lot after I got her first pc after corona came and got her a nice setup so we could play Fortnite/valorant and other games together on co-op. She even managed to get up to Gold 2 by herself on valorant recently so been kinda proud! It was after she loved her pc so much I agreed to get her the epomaker AK84S after her birthday this year in April I joined the group buy (https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-ak84s-mechanical-switches I got her the polycarbonate version that lights all around and through the board with the panda keycaps, it really is pretty beautiful), build quality was very good, but I took apart the board and lubed all the gateron red switches with krytox g205g0 and re-lubed the stabilisers, it sounds really great now too. I used to ALWAYS use numpad for everything number related and for the first few weeks I missed it, but progressively the pros far outweigh the cons and you will get used to not having it atall, to the point where I have to go in the office sometimes now and still use the numbers on the top row instead of numpad even when its available now. Even in calculator I use shift+8 *star to multiply instead of the multiply on the numpad. Muscle memory is great that way
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uriel250
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Sep 30, 2021
OwenChiefHey again, Have you ever used MX Reds? If so, do you still have some? If you compare them side by side (Not looking at specs because Cherry does not list bottom out force so its not 45g vs 55g) - Can you tell me which feels lighter/heavier? The MX Reds or Aqua Kings 55g?
SolaireFlair117
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Jun 25, 2021
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10/10 2smooth4me
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.
Recommends this product? Yes
probablyjoel
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Apr 6, 2021
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Really great switches stock, but I imagine relubing them would be even better Order more because Drop's packaging was subpar. Bent pins is one thing; pins twisting in transit is another!
Recommends this product? Yes
TeddBoya
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Apr 11, 2021
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Great value, big smooth
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.
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Recommends this product? Yes
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UPDATE 4-28-2021: I have tested re-lubing some of the switches using 205g0, including the ones with stems that would otherwise bind. Re-lubing seems to help out a lot with feel, and I personally find the sound signature much more appealing than with the stock lube. I've also discovered some switches had next to zero lube on them at stock, which is kind of odd. This switch is more work than it should be so far lol. UPDATE 5-7-2021: attempted to use switch films: DON'T! In my example, the switch film caused the bottom housing to be compressed so much that it was pinching in on the slide rails of the stem, creating even more drag than they already have. Also lubed the Gateron Red stem-swapped switch with some 205g0: the switch is downright nice, sound has more character and "pop" than the PC stem did. That's the cost-effective play here: Gateron Red or Yellow stems with 205g0 and you've got yourself a damn nice linear switch. I have not gotten to test these in the GMMK Pro they are destined for, but straight out of the box these had inconsistency issues. Four of my stems in the 62 g 110 count pack I got were so tight in the top housings they wouldn't actuate correctly and felt heavier than intended; the rest are "usable" in that the stem doesn't bind, but I will need to redo the lube at some point. They would also stick in the top housing and not fully rebound back to resting position. Disassembly revealed that the stems are dip-lubed: this is evidenced by the discovery of lube on the inside of the stem legs as well as the outside, and there being a line where the lube ends at the same spot on the legs and stem of the switch. Some stems have more lube than others, and some actually have lube on the rectangular portion of the stem which can help combat stem binding if tolerances allow for it. Experimenting with different stems told me some more about the switch: the leaf is FAR too soft and light for a tactile stem, and if you do mess with the leaf be very careful handling it as I permanently warped one of my leaves during this experimentation (totally my fault, got clumsy). Swapping to a Gateron Yellow or Red stem with no lube other than what was left on the housing and leaf resulted in an extremely smooth switch with great acoustics and feel, plus an eye-catching JWK-like appearance. Moving the PC stem in to those same known-good Gateron housings resulted in the stems binding, so the issue is definitely the stems having tolerances far too tight between the top housing and the stem body. The spring lube is great for all switches so no need to fuss there. The PC housing has some of my favorite housing acoustics I've encountered yet, so it's sort of a shame that the switch couldn't be offered without the stem bc everything else there makes the perfect recipe for an amazing linear switch. When the stems DO work correctly, there is almost zero stem wobble, hence the tight tolerances there... but they need to be more consistent with the tolerances being that tight on all switches. My recommendation: if you DO choose to buy these, expect to need to work on these a bit to get the switch feeling great, up to and including swapping stems. If you aren't a tinkerer like I am, and want your 60 cent + switch to work properly out of the box as it should, then I would say this ain't it until they get the switches feeling more consistent. It's not likely you'll have a TON of switches that aren't usable if you do have issues, but that doesn't feel great at the price point.
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cherry silent red, and gateron yellow stems feel like they were made for these housings. the silent red is whisper quiet with just a thin coat of lube (really fantastic combo), and the gat yellow really shines in this housing too.
ilian-markowitzYes Gat Yellow stems feel remarkable in this housing. Haven't tried silent stems tho, if I have any left over from my Practice65 build I may experiment with that!
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Bitlife
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Apr 12, 2021
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Am I the odd one out?
All the reviews seem to love these switches. I want to. I really do. My issue is the factory lube on mine has been inconsistent and sometimes results in a sluggish switch here or there. The other problem is I happened to get some that have too tight of upper housing so the stem seizes and doesn't come back up. I'm really hoping cleaning off the factory lube and putting my own on will make these better. But I feel like Drop needs to address the fact that a lot of these switches are near unusable because of the tight housing.
jhowell1030
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May 7, 2021
Do you think he would have mentioned it otherwise?
Pennywise359
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Jun 14, 2021
BitlifeNope you are not the odd one. These are horrible and I am surprised how are they still being sold. There is just a huge influx of people in the hobby with lots of people who have no idea what are they talking about.
mackhands
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Nov 9, 2021
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Worth the cost if you don't want to lube or film.
You can find dozens upon dozens of reviews for these Aqua King switches online. Some range from "they're the best smooth linear I've ever used," to " these get very stuck and they feel overlubed and they have slow return and they're not worth the price." I'm here to say, both are kind of right. The biggest issue I'd say with these are quality control, and honestly its something every switch manufacturer struggles with. I got myself a batch of Gateron Ink Box Pinks at the same time as I got these Aqua Kings and both batches have a few bad ones with scratchiness, and spring ping. As for the Aqua Kings specifically, I ordered 70. Out of the 70, there were about 5 I would say I had some issue with. The 5 had issues with slow return due to uneven/overlubing, and some issues with the spring scratching. The rest work just as good as a lightly lubed set of switches. They have a nice muffled clacky sound, depending on the keycaps and case you are using. The bottom out feel is very crisp and satisfying which is good since unless you get the 67g you'll likely bottom out while typing. They are as smooth as the name Aqua King suggests. Each switch has a consistent press and return for my batch. These are also amazing for RGB builds. It shows off any light, any hue, any brightness beautifully and fits with any color scheme you may be going for. All in all, if you want a shortcut to super nice, smooth linear hobbyist switches without the hassle of lubing and filming yourself, these are the switches for you. They look nice, they feel nice, they are friendly with any aesthetic or color scheme, and for the trade off of not having to open them up and work on them yourselves, the price isn't too bad. The only reason I am not giving these a 5/5 is because the issues people bring up do exist. I would say they aren't as common as they once were and the company has made leaps and bounds in making as many switches as possible perfect per batch, but the issues to exist and because of that I can't in good faith give these guys a perfect score. I will say they are a great option if you can afford the premium and want quick easy smooth linears.
Recommends this product? Yes
shanghaied66
13
Dec 15, 2022
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No Motivation to Try Anything Else
Storytime - My first mech board was a Drop ALT with Halo clears - I thought they were awesome. A year later I swapped the Halos for C³Equalz X TKC Kiwi Switches - I thought they were even more awesome. Then I realized the Drop ALT left a lot to be desired and put 67g Aqua Kings in a GMMK Pro... I now have ZERO desire to try anything else. I won't pretend like this setup is the best there is - it's probably midrange at best. But for me, it's amazing and more than enough. Cheap, hassle-free, reliable and they feel GREAT compared to the Logitech/Razer boards I grew up with. Getting a decent barebones setup like the aforementioned GMMK pro, a nice set of MT3 or DCX keycaps, and a set of these switches has made me carefully consider whether I want to spend the time and money on something better. For now, that answer is a resounding "NO." Ignorance is bliss? Maybe, but I love these switches.
Recommends this product? Yes
uriel250
4
Dec 25, 2021
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Perfect linear switches.
I ordered both 55g and 62g, coming from Cherry Reds, the 55g are similiar to reds (Maybe 1-2g lighter), the 62g are slightly heavier. I decided to stay with 55g, the 62g felt too heavy for long gaming sessions (Especially on the SHIFT button). Very smooth and sound really amazing, lube is consistent on my set, only one switch was overlubed. One switch had pinging spring so I replaced it with another switch (Even though I could fix it by opening the switch) and about 2-3 came with bent pins, luckily I ordered more than I needed. Overall, I am very satisfied with them and it looks like they will stay forever on my GMMK Pro.
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Recommends this product? Yes
AyyDynamic
14
Dec 4, 2021
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Great pick
I just used the Aqua King's in my first Keyboard build (Keychron Q1) and I am amazed. I didn't do any extra lubing or anything complicated with them. I simply popped them in. They are sooo smooth and sound very nice. The clear casing also makes RGB shine a bit more if you are into that. In terms of factory lubing, I am unable to identify any inconsistencies, though, that could simply be due to the fact that I am still new to this hobby. Going over all my switches on by one, every one of them felt smooth. None seemed over-lubed or under-lubed. Overall, from doing a ton of research and using them, the Aqua Kings are a fantastic linear switch that new and experienced people will enjoy using. Definitely not the cheapest but in terms of ease of use and quality without any additional modding, I think I made a very, very good choice with these switches.
Recommends this product? Yes
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