Kinetic Labs Turtle switch
The Kinetic Labs Turtle is a silent tactile mechanical switch with modified Nylon PA6 top housing, modified Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and POK stem (dust-proof). It features a 20 mm stainless steel spring. The 58g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Haimu.
Where to buy Kinetic Labs Turtle switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Kinetic Labs Turtle 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 | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 97 JPY | 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!
Kinetic Labs Turtle data sheet
| Name | Kinetic Labs Turtle |
|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified Nylon PA6 |
| Bottom housing | modified Nylon PA6 |
| Stem | POK dust-proof |
| Spring | 20 mm stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 58 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs |
| Manufacturer | Haimu |
Comments on Kinetic Labs Turtle switches
The materials in the Turtle silent tactile switch were especially selected by Haimu to produce a silent yet satisfying tactile switch. The combination of modified Nylon housings and POK stem result in a switch that is both silent and tactile with a prominent tactile bump – Kinetic Labs.
Kinetic Labs Turtle alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Kinetic Labs Turtle, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86% | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron Grape Smoothie silent tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/63gF, 1.5/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 35/50gF, 1.8/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Thocc Exchange Unity silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | HMX Butter Silent Tactile silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 42/50gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Outemu Kitty silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM (+TPU), 40/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Outemu Feather silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon Pro/Nylon Pro/POM+TPU, 45/63gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Outemu Silent Yellow Jade silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/65gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | HMX Blue Star silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66+TPE/POM, 35/48gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent tactile mechanical switches possibly with modified Nylon PA6 top housing, modified Nylon PA6 bottom housing, and POK stem (dust-proof). The 58g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Kinetic Labs Turtle.