OUTEMU Red Switches, 3-pin Linear 45g Force Dustproof Hot-Swappable Cherry MX Equivalent Switches for Mechanical Keyboard-20 Pack

Got these to swap out the noisy Blue switches on an affordable Redragon K552P RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with quieter and stiffer Black linear switches. The end result is a pretty decent gaming keyboard, but with the added expense of the switches, I probably could have done better. Especially since a bunch of YouTube keyboard modders said Redragon keyboards take Akko switches, which I bought first, but they didn't fit. These Outemu switches do fit, but the cheap Redragon "hot-swap" sockets are tight and require a good amount of force to install the switch. Not to mention, pulling out the Blue switches first, which was also difficult (several Blue switches were broken in the process). I ended up disassembling the keyboard, which made things easier. But this is a review of the Outemu Black switches, and they are working great for me. Smoother and quieter than the Blue switches, with a nice linear feel and a stiffer 60 gram actuation force (which I prefer). The stock Redragon shine-through keycaps fit the Outemu switches, look really good with the RGB backlight, and are "good enough" for now. Some double-shot PBT keycaps would be an improvement, but honestly, if you are thinking about modding a Redragon keyboard, I'd recommend you just get the parts to build a proper mechanical keyboard. I purchased 2 different versions of the Outemu switches, these 60gf switches, which were used on the outer keys (F1-F12, Tab, Shift, etc.), and another 65gf version which were used for the main alphabet, number and punctuation keys. I re-used one of the Blue switches for CapsLk, but swapped in the stiffer spring, that way I will hear an audible click if I accidentally hit caps lock (did the same for PrtSc, ScrLk & Pause). In the end I'm happy with the result, and my "cheap" RGB mechanical gaming keyboard is much nicer to use than the stock Redragon K552P with its noisy, tactile Blue switches. Now I realize that keyboard sound and feel is a very subjective thing, and there are a lot of you who love the noisy, clickity-clackity Blue switches, but if you are one of those, why are you reading this review?

One of my keys switches broke and this i came across these and ordered them to try and replace my broken one and it worked better than my old one I definitely will be getting more and it was reasonable price too.

I never would have seen keyboards being part of any "right to repair" discussion ... until 2 nights ago when my X and ALT keys stopped working because the switch went bad in them. For an ordinary keyboard, that would be a death sentence and a whole new replacement keyboard would need to be procured. While a basic, wired keyboard is still pretty cheap, when you really think about it, it's incredibly wasteful. As a tech who has seen stacks and boxes of such e-waste, I'm extremely aware of how prevalent that is. I own a mechanical keyboard, though I can't claim that "repair" or "avoiding e-waste" was at the top of my list of why I got one. Being an older tech, and a typist, I didn't like membrane-based keyboards because the lack of tactile feedback really slowed down my typing and, ironically, hurt my fingers worse than the traditional keyboards because I had to hit keys harder to get the same rhythm. It's why I've loved my Redragon keyboard so much. Good, solid, metal body that stays still while I type. It was only after I'd had it a few years and found the need to clean it up that I really discovered the first benefit of mechanical keyboards. The ability to remove the keys and give a keyboard a very thorough cleaning to restore it to brand new condition. But, this week was the first time when just simply removing a key or two and cleaning out beneath it didn't solve the problem and it was clear that the underlying switches had gone back in both. I was thrilled to see not just how reasonably priced the replacement switches were (the price of just ONE standard wired keyboard!) but also how quickly I could have them. While I still had the removal tool from the keyboard, the replacement kit has one and I think it was even more durable metal. In absolutely no time, I had a fully functional mechanical keyboard all over again ... with 30 more switches left. So, while my mechanical keyboard was understandably more expensive than a basic keyboard ... in addition to the solid metal body that was a key selling point for me, this is also a wireless (via either USB dongle or bluetooth modes) ... which more-than-covers the pricing. And, now I've seen just how easily broken keys can be repaired on it ... with plenty more replacement switches already in-hand. Again, I never would have considered lumping a keyboard into any sort of "right to repair" discussion ... but that does make the initial cost an even better deal because the keyboard wasn't just a more expensive piece of e-waste if anything happened to it. This keyboard is actually designed so that, if it "breaks down", instead of ditching the whole thing, you can actually cheaply and easily repair it. Making it a good investment for anybody that does spend a lot of time on a computer and wanting something business-grade that will keep up with all of that wear and tear. And, while I haven't gotten into this level of customization, I do know that mechanical keyboard switches are described by color because different colors are attributed to different switch styles ... so that not only can someone try out the different switches in the same keyboard ... but some people how truly personalized their mechanical keyboard where certain keys are certain color switches based on exactly how they use their keyboards and what switch style optimizes its functionality. That's what these types of kits allow for. Easy repairs, highly customizable, and also highly-versatile so you different switches from different brands can also be used if necessary.

Honestly, I got these as I had been only introduced to the outemu line of switches and I must say, when I tried them they didn't really disappoint, I had previously had blue switches, which I had no issue with before, but trying to expand on my familiarity with the switches, I went out and ordered the reds as they are linear switches, requiring less activation source and have a quieter sound profile. Overall I tried these and think they are great, when placed into my k552 Redragon keyboard they sounded pretty alright although, of course lubed they would sound even better, as they'd lose a bit of the plasticky noise they emit when stock, but hoestly so much better than my blues, so if you're looking for switches that are pretty quiet and require less force, look no further, the switches came neatly packaged in a plastic storage case, with an included keycap/switch puller, which I thought was pretty neat. The ones I tested worked out, no complaints from my side. The Video included you can hear the reds vs blues, I click the reds first and then the blues.

When my Keychron keyboard arrived with a dead switch and no spares (thanks for that, Keychron), I decided to replace all of them with the blue clackety switches, and man are they satisfying! They sound and feel just like what I wanted in the first place, a HUGE upgrade over the reds it came with. I don't know if my coworkers will appreciate my upgrade, but I love them.

Sounds like Mr.Krabs walking

I used 2 of them on my reddragon mechanial keyboard immediately after receiving them and tested it out. It fixed my old problem and felt exactly the same like the original switches. They fit perfectly and are very easy to insall. I keep all the rest of them as back up for future. Also, the price is fairly cheap.

Currently own a keyboard with Gateron Brown keys. The switches on my keyboard began to fail, causing double clicks and/or not registering. Bought this attempt a repair on my $120 keyboard. The sound is the same as my original keys, which is great. Replacement is also easy since the package comes with switch removers. Simply remove the key cap, use the switch tool to remove the switch, and insert the new switch. Done, takes like 15 seconds each switch. Great price for many parts.

Llegó muy bien y con su estuche y herramienta para el cambio de las teclas.

何個かは故障しているキーもあったのですが予備もあったので大丈夫でした。

Me ayudó a reparar un teclado mecánico que fallaba en algunas teclas , cumplió su función y parecidos a los cherry muy buena compra

Feels much better than the blue switches I had on my Redragon Kumara K552 RGB. They include a switch puller in each 20 pack, and it arrived to my door very quickly. Luckily I had no QC issues. One of the switches did come with a bent pin but I was able to gently straighten it out, quickly check before putting one in your board.

The black outemu keys have a slight resistance when pressing on the key, in comparison to the red outemu switch due to the 80g to 50g pressure for each respective switch. It's not bad, but I definitely, as a personal preference, prefer the feel of the red switches as it feels more linear, and smoother. Wanted to give the other linear outemu switches a try as I play video games often. Overall, the black switches are good if you don't mind applying more pressure to the key, and prefer a slightly lesser sound from key pressing.