Outemu Kitty switch
The Outemu Kitty is a silent tactile mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM (+TPU) stem (standard). The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Outemu. Manufactured by Outemu.
Where to buy Outemu Kitty switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Outemu Kitty 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.38 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.20 EUR | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 2.85 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 EUR | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.36 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 EUR | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 EUR | 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!
Outemu Kitty data sheet
| Name | Outemu Kitty |
|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem | POM (+TPU) standard |
| Spring | |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Outemu |
| Manufacturer | Outemu |
Comments on Outemu Kitty switches
The Outemu Kitty silent tactile switch is a high-quality keyboard switch that combines tactile feedback with exceptionally quiet operation – ideal for workplaces or home setups where low noise levels and a noticeable click are desired. Its construction, featuring dampened materials, a POM stem, and a nylon housing, ensures a solid typing feel with minimal noise – InputGear.
Outemu Kitty alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Outemu Kitty, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | HMX Butter Silent Tactile silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 42/50gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | HMX Blue Star silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66+TPE/POM, 35/48gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron Grape Smoothie silent tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/63gF, 1.5/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Outemu Feather silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon Pro/Nylon Pro/POM+TPU, 45/63gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 35/50gF, 1.8/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kinetic Labs Turtle silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA6/Nylon PA6/POK, 58/63.5gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Thocc Exchange Unity silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM (+TPU) stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Outemu Kitty.