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Drop Halo Mechanical Switches
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Drop Halo Mechanical Switches

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All I can say that this switch (Halo True) are uniquely good, the switch has a really good "clack" sound, it is smooth too out of the box, the springs are heavy but not heavy enough to stop a heavy typer like me from bottoming out (BOTTOMING OUT FEELS GREAT, SOUNDS GREAT) also I noticed that you feel most if the tactility on the upstroke since the tactility starts at the top of the switch so there is no travel, basically the top of the bump is at when you start to press the switch, so you don't feel it as much as when you slowly let go of the switch, it's a weird but good feeling that's hard to describe, you have to feel it yourself and say "oh, that's different" because that's what my reaction is when I got my hands on these Halos. Edit: I made some Holy Panda from these switches, hands down THE BEST tactile switches I have ever laid my hands on! I would suggest getting these or the Halo Clears and hunt for some Panda in the secondary market, might cost you a bit tho.
Decent tactiles, but that's not what these were used for.
Perhaps you are familiar with the Holy Panda switch. If not, it is a so-called "frankenswitch" which features the housing from a YOK Panda switch and the stem from a Halo Clear or Halo True switch, yielding some of the best tactile switches in the world. Halo switches are decent in their own selves, though. They're ok tactiles for daily use. They're not the quietest or the greatest in terms of tactility, but they're not bad at all. However, if you want to go that extra mile, get a pack of Panda switches and get to frankenswitching.
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Will these work with CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT keyboards?
What's the difference been True and Clear?
I got both, I found the clears have a higher initial resistance which made the actuation point more obvious, but they bottom out much easier, the trues had less tactility and less initial force, but the bottom out resistance was noticeably stronger. They are quite similar yes, but not identical, and the color of the stem has nothing to do with the led transmission, thats only the housing which is the same for both. Also, lube them, they get much quieter and the actuation becomes much more clear to the hand.
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Fitch
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Mar 21, 2024
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Nice bottom out sounding
It's steady and the bottom out sounding is deep clacking, the weight is also plesant to use witout spring swapped.
Recommends this product? Yes
Jackson28
2
Mar 17, 2024
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Sound great, double actuate
They make a nice sound, especially when you bottom out. Nice and tactile, but most of the tactility is felt on the upstroke. Minus two stars because half of them double actuate leaving two characters instead of one. Super annoying because its unpredictable and makes it hard to type long documents.
Recommends this product? Yes
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Pleasantly surprised
I was not expecting to like them that much :)
Recommends this product? Yes
chew_baka
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Jan 26, 2024
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Get these for frankening
Stems are great, switches are not so much, has kailh style latches.
Recommends this product? Yes
nubduck
4
Dec 31, 2023
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Bought for the purpose of franken-switches
Bought for the sole purpose of harvesting its stem to make franken-switches. $13 for a bag of 70 isn't great value to use on its own. These switches are near unusable as stock, requires disassembly and lube to make them "decent".
Recommends this product? No
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A Solid Option for the Price
I prefer some other tactiles for the price (oreos in my case) but these were the first tactile I ever bought, so they hold a special place in my heart. If you're in the market to try a new tactile these are worth a shot. The tactile bump is quite satisfying to me. However, lube makes these switches much better
Recommends this product? Yes
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Affordable and Plentiful
Bought the 70 pack for $13. For the price, it fills my keyboard well.
Recommends this product? Yes
Roch
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Nov 10, 2023
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Indeed switches
You can do a lot better for a lot less
Recommends this product? No
MaoFace
16
Oct 9, 2023
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An interesting switch
Very unique typing experience on its own, strangest tactility I've felt in a switch. I mainly used the stems to make Holy Bobas though.
Recommends this product? Yes
KnobGoblin77
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Oct 5, 2023
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Subjectively Perfect
Heavy switch with a big noticeable bump. I like it. Sometimes I just carry around a spare switch and click away. These are probably my favorite but with that said i am new to this world and your mileage may vary. I am using them in a tofu 65 2.0 with a carbon fiber plate and epbt keycaps. These switches are on the quieter end and they are satisfying to type on. I like it.
Recommends this product? Yes
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