BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile switch
The BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile is a tactile mechanical switch with Nylon blend top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.28 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy |
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 data sheet
| Name | BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon blend |
| Bottom housing | PC |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm dual-stage |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm |
| Total travel | 2.90 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | BuiltByNim |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee |
BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile sound test
Comments on BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile switches
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.
BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Tecsee Amethyst tactile, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 0/63gF, 0.0/0.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | DK Creamery - Birthday Cake tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keebz N Cables Mountain King tactile, 5-pin, T1 Nylon/T1 Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 0.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | GAZZEW U4 RGB tactile, 5-pin, GAZZEW/GAZZEW/POM, 0/65gF, 0.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 0/60gF, 0.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | GAZZEW Boba U4T tactile, 5-pin, GAZZEW/GAZZEW/POM, 0/62gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Loobed Oak tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 0/55gF, 0.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | BSUN Holy Panda V2 tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 0/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Kinetic Labs Salmon tactile, 5-pin, PC Polymer mix/PC Polymer mix/POM, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | HMX Snowfall tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/50gF, 2.0/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/55gF, 0.0/0.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon blend top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 63.5g bottom-out being at around 2.90mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the BuiltByNim (BBN) Tactile.