Keyboard Builders' Digest / Switch trends
Best-selling keyboard switches of December, 2024
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are December's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
Published January 8, 2025

Hey fellow switch enthusiasts! December's numbers are in, so let’s continue our series highlighting the community's favorite switch models.
To sum up: 17 18 contributors got back to me, representing about 1.5-2 million switches sold just from their top10 best-sellers. 22 switch models have been added to the switch database – mostly new models, but also some older ones appearing first in the individual top lists.
Welcome our new contributor, joining for the first time: TALPKEYBOARD – representing the Japanese market.
The article is quite long, feel free to jump to the aggregated list, the detailed results by shops, or to the disclaimer and aggregation rules used by the algorithm.
PSA
- The collection of all the monthly switch compilations is available too, e.g. the previous, November top list as a reference.
- In addition, the switch database – with more than 200 switch models mentioned in this series – is starting to take shape. Specs, photos, vendors, prices, price conversion, in-stock status, etc.
- Features: order by popularity or A-Z, search by keyword, filter by tags. Even permalinks, so feel free to share your filtered lists like silent linears, medium tactiles, lubed, light, lubed linears with dust-proof stem and light diffuser.
Contributors
Many thanks to all the shops that contributed this month, especially those who provided detailed sales volumes! And all this despite the year-end holiday season and New Year’s craze. 70% of the vendors sent me detailed statistics with sales data or at least total sales numbers, so they deserve a little celebration.
Clicking these links takes you to their top lists:
UniKeys (CN), BeaverKeys (CA), Coffeekeys (IT), Mechboards (UK), MonacoKeys (DE), YourKBD (CN), AKKO EU (CN), CandyKeys (DE), Kinetic Labs (US), Lume Keebs (US), Chosfox (CN), DeskHero (CA), Mechanical Keyboards (US), DIYKEY (CN), Keygem (DE), Gateron (CN), TALPKEYBOARD (JP), Keebz N Cables (AU).
Overview
Several new-old switch models added to the database, and I had the opportunity to try some of them.
ElecFox sent me some nice switches. The BSUN Light Sakuras I received (silent linears without silicone) made it to Monacokeys' Top10 list by the way, topped by Neo Oats.
The third ElecFox gift, their Matcha Butter Milk linear, was designed in collab with HMX.
And then I received a heap of keyboards from Epomaker – another source of switches – ensuring the Christmas atmosphere. :)
Their Epomaker Flamingos (coming as part of the Alice 66) are probably one of the most beautiful switches I've ever seen. Great material and color combo. (Yep, the deskmat was not the best choice.)
Fans of red colorways had a great month with the Sillyworks x Gateron Type R, the HMX TT Red, and also the KeysMe x Gateron Mars appearing. The Unikeys x HMX Sugar Rush looks kick-ass too. What a fun colorway!
Akko Starlit made it to Akko EU's top10 for the first time. Long live the spark and glitter!
New TTC Hall-effect switches: RGB and POM King of Magnetic. Kailh: the 1mm-trigger Kailh Box Jam Ice Cream. And with TALPKEYBOARD we have a bunch of low-pro and transparent Kailhs now, among others.
Finally, I loved the concept of the Gateron Zero Degree too – with its bottom pads.
Results
December's Top 10 – aggregated
Beside this Top10 feel free to check out the Top 200+ list too. (About the ranking: switch models appearing in multiple shop lists are prioritized over high sales in a single shop. Basic rankings lacking hard sales numbers are also factored in, with a smaller weight.)
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | buy |
4 | ![]() | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3 linear | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | buy |
8 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | buy |
9 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | buy |
10 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | buy |
This is the result of 17 top lists, mentioning 110 different switch models, with 21 of them being listed for the first time. As you can see, there's not much overlapping, and because of the relatively few repetitions in these lists, it's no surprise that the well-known, widely available, recurring models made it into the aggregated list above.
Here is a more interesting list: the shooting stars.
Shooting stars
These are the switches with the highest gain in rank from November to December.
1 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini White/Islet Low-Profile silent linear | 96 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Mini i tactile | 63 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | 62 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear | 61 | buy |
5 | ![]() | TTC Venus linear | 46 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear | 43 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent silent linear | 38 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Durock Ice King Linear linear | 34 | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX Sakura silent linear | 34 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Blue clicky | 29 | buy |
And now let's take a look at the individual lists.
UniKeys (China)
[7% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
A few new switches that hopped onto the list during December including HMX Sugar Rush, Yogurt, and TT red are all new HMX switches manufactured using HMX's newest mold set. I personally found them to be more balanced compared to OG HMX switches such as Xinhai, Hyacinth V2, or Cloud because the new releases sound fuller and less piercing. They are great options for people who love the HMX clack but want something that's less "noisy" […].
1 | ![]() | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear | new | $0.35 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Snow Crash linear | -1 | $0.35 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R tactile | new | $0.50 | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear | new | $0.28 | buy |
5 | ![]() | HMX TT Red linear | new | $0.35 | buy |
6 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | -4 | $0.35 | buy |
7 | ![]() | HMX Yogurt linear | -4 | $0.35 | buy |
8 | ![]() | KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 linear | -4 | $0.23 | buy |
9 | ![]() | KEYGEEK X UNIKEYS PURPLE DAWN linear | -1 | $0.25 | buy |
10 | ![]() | MMD Vivian linear | new | nan | buy |
Keygeek switches overall haven't gained popularity compared to HMX switches. Only a few very unique ones such as Y3 and Purple Dawn could stay on the top 10 list month after month. I personally think Keygeek needs to work on their molding and materials development in order to create more variations in sound and feel; Otherwise, people would only need 3 Keygeek switches to see what they are all like.
You could say this about HMX in the old days, but it is different now. HMX has finished their POM housing development and tactile switch mold development. During the next couple months, we will release new HMX linear and tactile switches that come with new material combos. If you are interested in seeing how they will turn out to be like, please stay tuned – Dashan.
BeaverKeys (Canada)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
HMX Xinhai and Gateron Quinn are still enjoying high popularity with the Canadian mech enthusiasts. I think it's fair to say that they earned their spot as evergreen switches that should be part of everybody's collection. I'm hoping to see Keygeek Briny and HMX Yogurt to pop up in the list for January as they both are excellent switches and an absolute pleasure to type on! – Peter.
1 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | 2 | 0.85CAD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | - | 0.45CAD | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | -2 | 0.87CAD | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear | new | 0.45CAD | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron KS-3X47 Pro Yellow linear | new | 0.38CAD | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Mini i tactile | 3 | 0.85CAD | buy |
7 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear | 1 | 0.49CAD | buy |
8 | ![]() | KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 linear | new | 0.37CAD | buy |
9 | ![]() | Durock Ice King Tactile tactile | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
10 | ![]() | Durock Sea Glass linear | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
Coffeekeys (Italy)
[10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
As you can see, Morandi continues to hold the top spot for this month, but the Gateron switches are performing very well, especially the Quinn and Baby Kangaroo models. An interesting update is the Coffeekeys switch tester, which now makes it easier for customers to test and compare switches. We’ve also noticed an increased interest in magnetic switches. Let’s see if this trend continues in the coming months – Coffeekeys.
1 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | - | €0.39 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear linear | 1 | €0.34 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | 1 | €0.49 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | 2 | €0.57 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | new | €0.59 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron KS-27 Low Profile Blue clicky | new | €0.24 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | new | nan | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron EF EverFree Curry linear | new | nan | buy |
9 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Dash Hall-effect | new | €0.78 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | new | nan | buy |
Mechboards (UK)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
A restock of Lowprokb choc switches means they once again dominate our top spots. And Oil Kings remain king of the MX switches. Other than that, we’re pretty stable in our top 10 – Ben.
1 | ![]() | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight silent linear | new | £0.95 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | lowprokb Choc (V1) Sunset tactile | new | £0.85 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | 2 | £0.65 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Red linear | -3 | £0.55 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | -2 | £0.30 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear | new | £0.28 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Alpaca V2 linear | 2 | £0.55 | buy |
8 | ![]() | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal silent linear | -2 | £0.95 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Brown tactile | -5 | £0.55 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Novelkeys Cream linear | -3 | £0.75 | buy |
MonacoKeys (Germany)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
In addition to providing his insights, Michael has updated the collection with his best-seller switches, so you don't have to search for the products on the website.
Many switches went out of stock during December, that's why switches like the Akko Silents are missing or the Outemu Silent Lime/Peach had lower sales numbers. BSUN Light Sakura silent tactile switches have been a new addition to the shop. We have restocks for most switches incoming next week and also some newcomers that will arrive during this month – Michael.
1 | ![]() | Evo80 x Keygeek Oat linear | - | €0.32 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro silent tactile | new | €0.31 | buy |
3 | ![]() | MMD Princess Tactile V4 tactile | new | €0.36 | buy |
4 | ![]() | MMD Princess Linear V4 linear | new | €0.36 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile | -2 | €0.38 | buy |
6 | ![]() | KTT Kang White V3 linear | new | €0.27 | buy |
7 | ![]() | BSUN Light Sakura silent linear | new | €0.39 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | new | €0.38 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Neo x HMX Azure linear | new | €0.32 | buy |
10 | ![]() | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron linear | new | €0.21 | buy |
YourKBD (China)
[7% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
Wishing you and the entire community a fantastic New Year filled with success and growth! – Ryan.
1 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | new | $0.55 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini White/Islet Low-Profile silent linear | 8 | $0.59 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | -2 | $0.24 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu silent linear | new | $0.25 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Chosfox Poison Gas tactile | -1 | $0.30 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear | new | $0.36 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile | - | $0.54 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Chosfox White Fox V2 linear | -6 | $0.30 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Kailh Box Red V2 linear | -6 | $0.32 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Brown tactile | new | nan | buy |
Keebz N Cables (Australia)
In December, we saw a major surge in our in-house switch range, probably in line with our black Friday and Christmas sales. In particular the Taro N Sweet Potato switch which has recently been named Click and Thocks favourite linear of 2024. There has also been an uptick in Invokeys Matcha Latte V2 switches as we are one of the last stores in the world to still have stock. Zuoce Studio's Macaron linear switch is starting to trend as a super budget friendly switch made by BSUN at approx. $0.13USD per switch and comes in 4 different colours for mixing and matching. Other than that, Ghost Dragons remain popular and people are still going back to trusty old favourites KTT Kang White V3 and HMX Macchiato of more recent times – Jason.
1 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables x BSUN Taro N Sweet Potato linear | - | 0.75AUD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear linear | new | 0.60AUD | buy |
3 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang V2 tactile | - | 0.60AUD | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX Ice Cendol linear | 5 | 0.56AUD | buy |
5 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables Mountain King tactile | new | 0.65AUD | buy |
6 | ![]() | Invokeys Matcha Latte V2 linear | new | 1.01AUD | buy |
7 | ![]() | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron linear | -1 | 0.21AUD | buy |
8 | ![]() | KTT Kang White V3 linear | new | 0.40AUD | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX YG Macchiato linear | new | 0.50AUD | buy |
10 | ![]() | SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost linear | -8 | 0.70AUD | buy |
AKKO EU [10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
Our data this month is slightly abnormal because our EU website had to be down for half a month due to the issue with the English domain name. So, the data this time may not be very accurate – Albert.
1 | ![]() | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3 linear | - | €0.24 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | - | €0.37 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | - | €0.37 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear | - | €0.37 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 tactile | - | €0.24 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 tactile | 1 | €0.26 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 tactile | -1 | €0.26 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Akko Dracula linear | 1 | €0.34 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Akko Silver Pro V3 linear | new | €0.37 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Akko Starlit linear | new | €0.34 | buy |
CandyKeys (Germany)
2025 should be the year of things settling down with brands chirping out available boards and switches which most likely will be of all very good quality. These days no brand can afford to release a bad board – David.
1 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | - | €0.37 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | - | €0.37 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | - | €0.75 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | - | €0.34 | buy |
5 | ![]() | HMX Sakura silent linear | new | €0.39 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Cherry MX Ergo Clear tactile | new | €0.38 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron EF EverFree Curry linear | -1 | €0.26 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Cherry Nixie linear | -1 | €0.44 | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX YG Macchiato linear | -1 | €0.39 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) tactile | - | €0.44 | buy |
Kinetic Labs (USA)
We re-stocked HMX Latte in December, which is currently our most popular switch. HMX and Gateron continue to dominate for us, and last month no tactiles made the list (Salmon tactiles are out of stock, our usual best selling tactile), but we have a new tactile releasing some time in late Jan / early February that I think will get people excited. Salmons are expected to come back in January as well – Christian.
1 | ![]() | HMX Butter linear | 1 | $0.45 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent silent linear | 4 | $0.60 | buy |
3 | ![]() | HMX Latte linear | -2 | $0.45 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Moon V2 linear | - | $0.62 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | -2 | $0.43 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | -1 | $0.23 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | new | $0.65 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Avocado linear | -1 | $0.50 | buy |
9 | ![]() | KTT Kang White V3 linear | new | $0.27 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | new | $0.30 | buy |
Lume Keebs (USA)
[5% off with the KBDNEW/KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | HMX Cheese linear | 5 | $0.38 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Violet linear | 1 | $0.28 | buy |
3 | ![]() | GAZZEW Boba U4T tactile | new | $0.65 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Durock Ice King Tactile tactile | new | $0.42 | buy |
5 | ![]() | TTC Venus linear | 4 | $0.50 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve tactile | new | $0.50 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Mini i tactile | new | $0.60 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Kailh Cocoa linear | -4 | $0.35 | buy |
9 | ![]() | KeysMe x Gateron Mars linear | new | $0.55 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | new | $0.39 | buy |
Chosfox (China)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | - | $0.60 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile | 6 | $0.22 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile | -1 | $0.55 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kailh Box Red V2 linear | -1 | $0.29 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu silent linear | -1 | $0.25 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | -1 | $0.49 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Chosfox White Fox V2 linear | -1 | $0.30 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear | -1 | $0.30 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | - | $0.24 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear | - | $0.35 | buy |
DeskHero (Canada)
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | - | 0.90CAD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | 6 | 0.35CAD | buy |
3 | ![]() | HMX Game 1989 linear | 2 | 0.51CAD | buy |
4 | ![]() | Durock Lavender linear | - | 0.92CAD | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | -3 | 1.10CAD | buy |
6 | ![]() | HMX Hibiscus linear | new | 0.45CAD | buy |
7 | ![]() | Blue Macaw silent tactile | new | 1.00CAD | buy |
8 | ![]() | Cherry Nixie linear | new | 0.90CAD | buy |
9 | ![]() | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide linear | - | 1.00CAD | buy |
10 | ![]() | HMX Retro KD200 linear | -7 | 0.51CAD | buy |
11 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | -5 | 0.58CAD | buy |
12 | ![]() | Durock Coral silent linear | new | 1.00CAD | buy |
Mechanical Keyboards (USA)
1 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Brown tactile | new | $0.40 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (PCB-mount RGB) silent linear | -1 | $0.40 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | 3 | $0.65 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Blue clicky | new | $0.40 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | 4 | $0.26 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Cherry MX Silent Red linear | new | $0.40 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | new | $0.30 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile | -5 | $0.28 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | -7 | $0.60 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Cherry MX1A Clear tactile | new | $0.40 | buy |
DIYKEY (China)
[10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | TTC POM King of Magnetic Switch Hall-effect | $1.50 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini White/Islet Low-Profile silent linear | $0.60 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Kailh Choc V2 White Rain linear | $0.58 | buy |
4 | ![]() | TTC RGB King of Magnetic Switch Hall-effect | $1.20 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Kailh Box Jam Ice Cream linear | $0.58 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Kailh Box Jellyfish PRO clicky | $0.60 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | $1.00 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming magnetic linear | $1.05 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Vertex V1 linear | $0.30 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Kailh Box Night Firefly clicky | $0.60 | buy |
Keygem (Germany)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
Ours is the same list as before ? Next month will be different since some are sold out now :P – keygem.
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | - | €0.55 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | GAZZEW Boba U4T tactile | - | €0.66 | buy |
3 | ![]() | GAZZEW U4T tactile | - | €0.56 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | - | €0.55 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp silent tactile | - | €0.63 | buy |
6 | ![]() | KBDfans x Mod Musings X-ray Roller linear | - | €0.63 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | - | €0.32 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | - | €0.40 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | - | €0.67 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Ink Black V2 linear | - | €0.63 | buy |
Gateron (China)
[10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | - | $0.80 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | 2 | $0.80 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | 2 | $0.60 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Max Hall-effect | -2 | $1.00 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Zero Degree 0° silent linear | new | $0.65 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie linear | - | $0.24 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | - | $0.64 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron Melodic clicky | new | $0.65 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | new | $0.60 | buy |
TALPKEYBOARD (Japan)
While appearing here for the first time, TALPKEYBOARD's Yousuke has been releasing his best-selling switches on his blog for some time. Feel free to check out lists of previous months too.
The results for December show that silent and low-profile switches remain strong. While there have been no significant changes in the top-ranking popular switches over the past few months, the following switches have ranked starting from 11th place: Kailh Spring MINI ChocV2, Kailh All-POM White Rain, PH Studio Little Rabbit (28g!), SillyworksxNapworks HMX Nap (37gF) – Yousuke.
1 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Islet silent linear | ¥96 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Tecsee Pudding Medium linear | ¥64 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini White/Islet silent linear | ¥96 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini Brown/Whale silent tactile | ¥90 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Durock Ice King Linear linear | ¥80 | buy |
6 | ![]() | TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) linear | ¥130 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | ¥96 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea PRO Pink Islet Silent silent linear | ¥96 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Zero Degree 0° silent linear | ¥120 | buy |
10 | ![]() | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 linear | ¥66 | buy |
About the aggregated list and algorithm
Due to the lack of complete and homogeneous data – until every single contributor provides exact numbers – standardization, normalization, and other techniques are essential to come up with a ranked list. The first ideas for standardization came from Pupsino and ProfNugget, thank you guys.
The current system:
- incorporates sales volume as a percentage – to mitigate the domination of a single huge vendor
- rewards switches present in multiple lists – to compensate the effect of some switches being offered in a single shop only, thus reflecting availability
- incorporates lists without sales data, the score deducted from the rank (with a smaller weight)
- incorporates previous months with decaying weights – to smooth fluctuations and, primarily, to rank the relatively large number of products that are in a tie.
As with all such statistical methods, if we were to tamper with the algorithm, it would produce completely different results.
Another source of confusion and inconsistency is the arrival of belated lists. When such datasets come in, I update the database but not the already published article. While I add the specific list to the database, I don’t update the overall rankings in the write-up.
Disclaimer
Keep in mind that most of the time I'm not in a position to verify the validity and accuracy of the data provided by shop runners. Some of these lists come automatically from their databases, however, some were put together manually. I asked for the numbers of the previous month.
That said, take everything with a grain of salt, but I hope this compilation will still hold some value, highlighting trends, giving you some tips, and as a snapshot of the zeitgeist it will be also interesting to look back at on the long run.
Final thoughts
Hey, I hope this write-up was useful to some of you because, again, it took me about 20-25 hours to complete. Yep, all this despite the heavy automatization.
Again, the new models were both the best and most challenging part of the process: researching these new switches, adding them to the database, and often diving into detailed investigations about missing actuation forces, pre-travels and whatnot. It’s time-consuming but also the most exciting aspect – discovering all the fresh, shiny, and innovative releases.
Once again, I learned a lot about vendors, switches, and managing the ever-evolving switch database while compiling this article. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed putting it together!
What else? Feel free to use and reference this post and the switch database. Spread the word so it makes sense for me to invest all this time and effort.
Thanks for reading this far, see you next month!
Published on Wed 8th Jan 2025. Featured in KBD #183.