Kinetic Labs Salmon switch
The Kinetic Labs Salmon is a tactile mechanical switch with PC Polymer mix top housing, PC Polymer mix bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a long 63.5g symmetric spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Long stem pole. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Tecsee.
Where to buy Kinetic Labs Salmon switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Kinetic Labs Salmon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Labs | US | 9.36 USD / 18 pcs | 0.52 USD | sold out |
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!
Kinetic Labs Salmon data sheet
| Name | Kinetic Labs Salmon |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC Polymer mix |
| Bottom housing | PC Polymer mix |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | long 63.5g symmetric |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Light amount of factory oil. |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs |
| Manufacturer | Tecsee |
Comments on Kinetic Labs Salmon switches
The tactility on these switches does not disappoint. A long and round bump all the way through. A long stem pole means the sound signature on this switch has a pronounced, thocky signature when bottoming out. Using a POM stem and housings that are made of a PC-Polymer blend, these quality materials feel and sound great – Kinetic Labs.
Kinetic Labs Salmon alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Kinetic Labs Salmon, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | Gateron Weightlessness tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/50gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Snowfall tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/50gF, 2.0/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Keebz N Cables Mountain King tactile, 5-pin, T1 Nylon/T1 Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 0.0/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | BSUN x Punkshoo Melody Redux tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 0/60gF, 0.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | DK Creamery - Birthday Cake tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | GAZZEW Boba U4T tactile, 5-pin, GAZZEW/GAZZEW/POM, 0/62gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | BSUN Holy Panda V2 tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 0/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Aflion Thunder Shadow tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | CMM.Studio X Gateron Limbo tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 0/63.5gF, 1.5/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | Invyr Holy Panda tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/, 0/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 87% | GAZZEW U4 RGB tactile, 5-pin, GAZZEW/GAZZEW/POM, 0/65gF, 0.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC Polymer mix top housing, PC Polymer mix bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The actuation occuring at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Long stem pole. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Kinetic Labs Salmon.