Keyboard Builders' Digest / Switch trends
Best-selling keyboard switches of November, 2024
In this month's overview of community-favorite mechanical switches, here are November's top picks, based on real sales data provided by vendors and manufacturers.
Published December 6, 2024

Hey fellow switch enthusiasts! Last month's numbers are in—well, sort of—so let’s continue our series highlighting the community's favorite switch models. This time, we’re diving into November’s best-selling switches. The Black Friday craze has caused some shops to review their numbers a bit slowly, and we’re still waiting for at least two more lists to arrive.
To sum up: 18 contributors, representing about 1.6 million switches sold just from their top10 best-sellers, with 35 new switch models appearing first in the top lists.
Also welcome our new contributors, joining for the first time: Lume Keebs and YourKBD.
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, October 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, etc.
- The database has some essential features now: 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 – or pretty much anything.
- The algorithm behind the aggregated top list and overall ranking is still being tweaked, which may result in inconsistencies compared to the previous write-up. More details here.
Contributors
Many thanks to all the shops who contributed this month, in particular to those who provided detailed sales volumes! And all this despite the BF/CM craze. 70% of the vendors sent me detailed statistics with sales data so they deserve a little celebration. Let me say thanks for your confidence in the name of the community – we all know how sensitive this data is. And many thanks to the shops who sent ranking only.
Clicking the links (listed by the scope of data provision and in the order the data was received) takes you to their top lists:
YourKBD (CN), MonacoKeys (DE), BeaverKeys (CA), Chosfox (CN), Mechboards (UK), Keebz N Cables (AU), Lume Keebs (US), AKKO EU (CN), Akko (CN), Coffeekeys (IT), UniKeys (CN), Kinetic Labs (US), CandyKeys (DE), Mechanical Keyboards (US), SerpentKeys (UK), Keygem (DE), DeskHero (CA), Gateron (CN).
You can find the disclaimer at the bottom of the article, let's jump right in the lists and numbers!
Results
November's Top 10 – aggregated
Let me just drop the list here without much ado. Beside the Top10 one you can check out the Top 200+ list too, or can read about the ranking algorithm if you're interested. (Briefly: 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 | ![]() | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3 linear | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | buy |
3 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | buy |
5 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | buy |
6 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | buy |
7 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX Snow Crash linear | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | buy |
This is the result of 15 top lists provided by 14 vendors (Akko EU generously sent me both their local branch's list, as well as that of the main Aliexpress store), mentioning 110 different switch models, with 29 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, recurring models made it into the aggregated list above.
Well, this isn't the most exciting list, is it? Here is another one: the shooting stars.
Shooting stars
These are the switches with the highest gain in rank from October to November.
1 | ![]() | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear | 70 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Red linear | 67 | buy |
3 | ![]() | TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) linear | 59 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer silent tactile | 56 | buy |
5 | ![]() | KTT Strawberry V2 linear | 49 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | 44 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Silver Pro V3 linear | 43 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 tactile | 42 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile | 40 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | 36 | buy |
And now let's take a look at the even more interesting individual lists.
YourKBD (China)
[7% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
If the YourKBD name doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because Ryan has only recently expanded globally. In China, however, he’s been thriving since 2019 – offering competitive prices and achieving impressive sales numbers, particularly with switches. Don’t ask me how he manages to sell Chosfox switches for less than Chosfox itself. And did I mention that he’s just offered you a 7% discount with the KBDNEWS coupon code? ;)
1 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | $0.24 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Chosfox White Fox V2 linear | $0.30 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Kailh Box Red V2 linear | $0.32 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Chosfox Poison Gas tactile | $0.30 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | $0.58 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear | $0.35 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile | $0.54 | buy |
8 | ![]() | TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) linear | $0.68 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Chosfox Summer Lime Silent linear | $0.45 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Mini Low-Profile linear | $0.59 | buy |
Based on our observations and data, linear switches are currently the most popular among users, with many preferring quiet, smooth switches. We're also in the process of developing our own line of switches, and we've already started discussions with some manufacturers. Stay tuned for more updates as we expand our offerings! Additionally, we've noticed an increasing demand for low-profile switches among users. We plan to focus more on this segment and are committed to developing low-profile switches to meet the growing needs of our customers – Ryan.
MonacoKeys (Germany)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
In addition to providing his insights, Michael of MonacoKeys was kind enough to set up a dedicated collection with his best-seller switches, so you don't have to search for the products on the website.
Generally, switch sales seem to be lower than before a few months – people seem to buy more keyboards and keycaps currently. Interest in HMX is also declining, mostly because many HMX switches feel/sound very similar and people already have many of them. My shop is positioned a bit differently than the typical shops that have been around for longer and mostly run group buys. I'm specifically targeting new German customers who just start out with their first board. My sales probably show a higher percentage of silent switches sold compared to other shops as a big group of my audience needs a board for work and wants to take it to the office. All the switches I offer come factory lubed and are strictly below 0,50€ per switch – Michael.
1 | ![]() | Evo80 x Keygeek Oat linear | new | €0.32 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Peach V3 silent linear | new | €0.38 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile | new | €0.38 | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX Martini linear | new | €0.43 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | -2 | €0.42 | buy |
6 | ![]() | HMX Gulf linear | new | €0.43 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile | new | €0.36 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | new | €0.38 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear | 1 | €0.42 | buy |
10 | ![]() | HMX Sakura silent linear | -5 | €0.45 | buy |
BeaverKeys (Canada)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
KTT Grapefruit are making a surprise appearance on the list because of a heavy discount during Black Friday. HMX and Gateron still going strong with Gateron Quinn gaining in popularity – Peter.
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | 2 | 0.87CAD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | -1 | 0.34CAD | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
4 | ![]() | KTT Grapefruit linear | new | 0.15CAD | buy |
5 | ![]() | HMX Cloud (42g) linear | new | 0.42CAD | buy |
6 | ![]() | KTT Kang White V3 linear | new | 0.22CAD | buy |
7 | ![]() | BSUN | HC Studio Roselle linear | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
8 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear | -6 | 0.50CAD | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Mini i tactile | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
10 | ![]() | Durock Ice King Linear linear | new | 0.75CAD | buy |
Chosfox (China)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
It's great to see the Arctic Fox switch continuing its streak as a top performer among clicky switches, consistently receiving praise from users. We've also noticed a strong upward trend in the popularity of linear switches, which dominate the list. It's clear that linear switches are becoming the go-to choice for many enthusiasts, and I believe we'll see even more of them making the top 10 in the future – Robin.
1 | ![]() | Chosfox x Kailh Arctic Fox clicky | 3 | $0.60 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile | 3 | $0.55 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Kailh Box Red V2 linear | new | $0.29 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu silent linear | 2 | $0.25 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box Whale silent tactile | new | $0.49 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Chosfox White Fox V2 linear | 2 | $0.30 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear | 4 | $0.30 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile | new | $0.22 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 silent linear | -2 | $0.24 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear | new | $0.35 | buy |
Editor's note: My recent review of the Chosfox Fox65 was about this gorgeous kit coming with White Fox V2 switches. Affordable light linears with light diffuser, ideal for fans of RGB.
Mechboards (UK)
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Our usual Choc best sellers were out of stock most of the month, so switch sales were down. Nice to see Kangaroos coming up the list. The 3 different items of HMX's Retro Series were new additions this month – Ben.
1 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Red linear | 6 | £0.55 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | new | £0.55 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | new | £0.30 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kailh Choc (V1) Brown tactile | - | £0.55 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | - | £0.65 | buy |
6 | ![]() | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal silent linear | - | £0.95 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Novelkeys Cream linear | new | £0.75 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Blue clicky | new | £0.58 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Alpaca V2 linear | - | £0.55 | buy |
10 | ![]() | HMX Game 1989 linear | new | £0.43 | buy |
11 | ![]() | HMX Retro KD200 linear | new | £0.37 | buy |
Keebz N Cables (Australia)
HMX remains popular, but with an oversupply of HMX releases, people are going back to other manufacturers again, with SWK being the prime candidate for their unfiltered loud clacky sound signature. We're also seeing an uptick in trusty old favourites from KTT like KTT Strawberry V2 – Jason.
1 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables x BSUN Taro N Sweet Potato linear | 0.75AUD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost linear | 0.70AUD | buy |
3 | ![]() | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang V2 tactile | 0.60AUD | buy |
4 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (heavy) linear | 0.55AUD | buy |
5 | ![]() | KTT Strawberry V2 linear | 0.48AUD | buy |
6 | ![]() | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron linear | 0.21AUD | buy |
7 | ![]() | HMX Cheese linear | 0.60AUD | buy |
8 | ![]() | Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer silent tactile | 1.04AUD | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX Ice Cendol linear | 0.56AUD | buy |
10 | ![]() | KTT Hyacinth linear | 0.37AUD | buy |
Lume Keebs (US)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
We're thrilled about the growing popularity of HMX switches, particularly the Cheese, Hibiscus and Violet, thanks to their smooth performance and minimal wobble. November also marks a trend toward magnetic switches like Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro and Gateron Magnetic Fox, reflecting a preference for HE. Behind the scenes, we're currently prepping for our holiday collection launch, which will feature some exclusive switches, keyboard, and more. Stay tuned for more details soon! – Emily.
1 | ![]() | HMX Hibiscus linear | $0.35 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | $0.80 | buy |
3 | ![]() | HMX Violet linear | $0.28 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kailh Cocoa linear | $0.40 | buy |
5 | ![]() | MMD Vivian linear | $0.40 | buy |
6 | ![]() | HMX Cheese linear | $0.40 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Silver Pro V3 linear | $0.31 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile tactile | $0.42 | buy |
9 | ![]() | TTC Venus linear | $0.42 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron EF EverFree Grayish tactile | $0.27 | buy |
AKKO EU
[10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
A bunch of new switches have been added to Akko's selection recently: Starlit, MonsGeek Green Fog, and also the October releases like Stellar Rose, Creamy Cyan, and Mirror – the latter appearing in the top list for the first time.
Albert of AKKO EU was kind enough to share the top lists from both their independent website and the Akko Aliexpress shop, Akko's primary platform.
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 | 1 | €0.37 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear | 1 | €0.37 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 tactile | 1 | €0.24 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 tactile | 1 | €0.26 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 tactile | -4 | €0.26 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Akko Piano Pro linear | 3 | €0.37 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Akko Dracula linear | - | €0.34 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Akko Mirror linear | new | €0.32 | buy |
Akko US
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
Well, this ranking and numbers are for the Aliexpress store, kindly provided by Albert of Akko EU, but I can't integrate that platform, so the links below point to the Akko US product pages instead – for those who read this from the US.
1 | ![]() | Akko Cream Yellow Pro V3 linear | $0.20 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | $0.31 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Akko Lavender Purple Pro V3 tactile | $0.22 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Akko Cream Blue Pro V3 tactile | $0.20 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | $0.31 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear | $0.31 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Akko Silver Pro V3 linear | $0.31 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Akko Cream Black Pro V3 linear | $0.27 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Akko Creamy Purple Pro V3 tactile | $0.22 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Akko Matcha Green Pro V3 linear | $0.22 | buy |
Coffeekeys (Italy)
[10% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
Riccardo took over Coffeekeys from Matteo in October. Besides cutting prices, he's also expanding the selection of switches on offer.
After completing our first month at Coffeekeys, we're excited to be expanding our switch offerings. We've added several Gateron models (Milky Yellow, Oil King, Quinn, Low Profile, and more) as well as the new Magnetic Jade Pro. These new switches have been integrated into our inventory as of November 29th, so this report doesn’t yet reflect their performance. We’re optimistic that future reports will showcase strong customer interest in these additions! – Riccardo.
1 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | - | €0.39 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Silent Tactile silent tactile | 2 | €0.34 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear linear | -1 | €0.34 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | -1 | €0.49 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear | - | €0.41 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | 2 | €0.57 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Luciola linear | new | €0.69 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Jade linear | -2 | €0.42 | buy |
UniKeys (China)
[7% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | HMX Snow Crash linear | new | $0.30 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | new | $0.27 | buy |
3 | ![]() | HMX Yogurt linear | new | $0.35 | buy |
4 | ![]() | KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 linear | -2 | $0.20 | buy |
5 | ![]() | HMX Hades V2 linear | new | $0.35 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear | -3 | $0.35 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Longjing Tea tactile | new | $0.33 | buy |
8 | ![]() | KEYGEEK X UNIKEYS PURPLE DAWN linear | -3 | $0.22 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie linear | -3 | $0.43 | buy |
10 | ![]() | HMX YG Macchiato linear | - | $0.28 | buy |
Kinetic Labs (US)
We had several launches this month of new switches including Butter, Avocado, Agarwood, we'll see if they continue to sell strong long term. Geckos came back in stock this past month and they're usually closer to the top, but they were re-stocked around the middle of month so that might be why. Interestingly, no tactile switches made the list, linears continue to dominate! – Christian.
1 | ![]() | HMX Latte linear | - | $0.45 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Butter linear | - | $0.45 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | 2 | $0.43 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Moon V2 linear | new | $0.62 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | 5 | $0.23 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent silent linear | -3 | $0.60 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Avocado linear | new | $0.50 | buy |
8 | ![]() | BSUN Agarwood linear | new | $0.55 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Kinetic Labs Husky linear | new | $0.47 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron EF EverFree Curry linear | new | $0.20 | buy |
CandyKeys (Germany)
[Various discounts with the KBDNEWS coupon code.]
Akko seems to be holding in strong, what is next in the HE world? Let us see… Gateron is winning, will anyone take a stance against them? So far 80% of our HE boards that we offer are Gateron HE supporting and… bring back cool packaging ideas! – David.
1 | ![]() | Akko Rosewood linear | 5 | €0.37 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Akko Penguin Silent tactile | new | €0.37 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Pro Hall-effect | new | €0.75 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | new | €0.34 | buy |
5 | ![]() | C3Equalz x TKC Tangerine - Light linear | new | €0.70 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron EF EverFree Curry linear | 2 | €0.26 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Cherry Nixie linear | -6 | €0.44 | buy |
8 | ![]() | HMX YG Macchiato linear | 4 | €0.39 | buy |
9 | ![]() | HMX Cloud (42g) linear | new | €0.42 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Cherry MX Brown (non-Hyperglide OG) tactile | new | €0.44 | buy |
Mechanical Keyboards (US)
[5% off with the KBDNEWSMK(!) coupon code.]
1 | ![]() | Cherry MX2A Silent Red (PCB-mount RGB) silent linear | 1 | $0.40 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | new | $0.60 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile | 1 | $0.28 | buy |
4 | ![]() | TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent tactile | -1 | $0.60 | buy |
5 | ![]() | TTC Frozen V2 Silent (TTC Silent Glacier) linear | new | $0.90 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | new | $0.65 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Cherry MX Grey linear | new | $0.40 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Cherry Nixie linear | -7 | $0.42 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | - | $0.26 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Melodic clicky | new | $0.65 | buy |
SerpentKeys (UK)
[5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | KTT HaluHalo V2 linear | new | £0.30 | buy |
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2 | ![]() | HMX Xinhai (light) linear | new | £0.33 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Invokeys Matcha Latte V2 linear | new | £0.60 | buy |
4 | ![]() | XCJZ Lucy Silent Linear V2 linear | -1 | £0.50 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Invokeys Hojicha Reserve tactile | -3 | £0.47 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade silent linear | -1 | £0.59 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Sarokeys x Geon Strawberry Wine V2 linear | new | £0.48 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer silent tactile | 2 | £0.60 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Invokeys Matcha Reserve linear | -8 | £0.47 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Sarokeys Strawberry Youth Tactile tactile | new | £0.22 | buy |
Keygem (DE) [5% off with the KBDNEWS coupon code]
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | 0.65 | 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 | €0.65 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp silent tactile | €0.75 | buy |
6 | ![]() | KBDfans x Mod Musings X-ray Roller linear | €0.75 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | €0.38 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear | €0.48 | buy |
9 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | €0.80 | buy |
10 | ![]() | Gateron Ink Black V2 linear | €0.75 | buy |
DeskHero
1 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | - | 0.90CAD | buy |
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2 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | new | 1.10CAD | buy |
3 | ![]() | HMX Retro KD200 linear | new | 0.51CAD | buy |
4 | ![]() | Durock Lavender linear | new | 0.92CAD | buy |
5 | ![]() | HMX Game 1989 linear | 3 | 0.51CAD | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Smoothie linear | -3 | 0.58CAD | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Quinn tactile | -3 | 0.89CAD | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear | -6 | 0.35CAD | buy |
9 | ![]() | Cherry MX Black Hyperglide linear | - | 1.00CAD | buy |
10 | ![]() | HMX x 80 Retros FJ400 linear | new | 0.51CAD | buy |
11 | ![]() | HMX Pebble linear | -5 | 0.45CAD | buy |
Gateron (CN) [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 Max Hall-effect | $1.00 | buy |
3 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming magnetic linear | $0.64 | buy |
4 | ![]() | Gateron Magnetic Jade Hall-effect | $0.80 | buy |
5 | ![]() | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) tactile | $0.60 | buy |
6 | ![]() | Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie linear | $0.24 | buy |
7 | ![]() | Gateron Oil King linear | $0.64 | buy |
8 | ![]() | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear | $0.28 | 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 it took me about 25 hours to complete. Yep, I timed it again. Fun fact: six of those hours were spent coding, developing, integrating new shops, and adding offers – work that will save time in future articles. Bute the rest? Yikes. 😅
There were 29 new switch models debuting in November's lists, as I mentioned earlier. This is 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? I have to implement some more features, but the the switch database should be pretty usable now. Feel free to get back to it any time. With all the 200+ switch models mentioned in the top lists above and in previous wrap-ups, the switches are listed in order of the overall scores, thus popularity, by default. And don't hesitate to report any issues!
Plans for the near future? I can track most stores now so updating prices and in-stock info should work fine once I schedule these scripts I'm still testing.
Thanks for reading this far, see you next month!
Published on Fri 6th Dec 2024. Featured in KBD #181.