The BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile and Loobed Oak switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon blend vs POM), bottom housing (PC vs POM), spring (22 mm dual-stage vs 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 55 g), total travel (2.90 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are moderately similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon blend top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm dual-stage spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 2.90mm. No factory lubing. Designed by BuiltByNim. Manufactured by Tecsee. | The Loobed Oak is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. Designed by Dotnick + Loobed. |
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| Name | BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile | Loobed Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon blend | POM |
| Bottom housing | PC | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm dual-stage | 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 55 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 2.90 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. |
| Designer | BuiltByNim | Dotnick + Loobed |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Loobed Oak is not available at the moment, while the BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile can be found in 1 stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile sound test | Loobed Oak sound test |
No Loobed Oak sound test available. |
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The BBN Tactile Switch by BuiltByNim is a high-quality mechanical keyboard switch designed specifically for enthusiasts. It delivers a distinctive tactile feedback with a “P-shaped” bump and fast reset behavior—ideal for users who prefer a noticeable, well-defined keystroke feel when typing or gaming. The housing is made from a special nylon blend on the top and clear polycarbonate on the bottom, combined with a POM stem and a strong dual-stage spring (63.5 g bottom-out force)—all of which points to premium quality in the custom keyboard space – InputGear. | We are proud to announce our newest switch in collaboration with Dotnick. Dotnick is responsible for many beautiful keycap sets such as GMK Lavender, GMK Fright Club, and many more. Oak Switches are the second in the lineup of our new series of switches t |
