

I think this is partially because they ARE so popular and can be difficult to find on any given month. That’s definitely more of a premium switch (rather than a budget switch). You can generally find them on Amazon for roughly $0.75 per switch. They’re a keyboard enthusiast favorite for a reason. If you take the time to lube and film them, the Ink Blacks are near perfection.

They really do have one of the smoothest sounds and feels from ANY linear switch. That first “pro” is by far the most important though! NEED switch films in order to really shine.While they’re ok unlubed, you probably want to lube them.5-pin switch needs clipping if you have a 3-pin PCB.Softer sound (more muted and quiet, which is what most people prefer from a linear switch).Genuinely one of the smoothest linear switches of all time.It’s not going to be as effective as a clear top housing, but it does allow some light to shine through. The spring is coated! This is pretty rare, and supposedly helps spring ping (and it does, in my opinion)ĭoes RGB shine through the Ink Black top housing? Thick, heavy, smooth, but with a tiny amount of wobble (stock out of the box that is. Muted, soft, deep, and smooth! Quite “thocky,” but definitely on the quieter end! A++ If your PCB only accepts 3 pins, you’ll need to clip the 2 plastic pins on each switch!

The Gateron Ink Blacks are a 5-pin switch (PCB mount). Between $0.60 and $0.80 per switch depending on where you purchase. It’s smooth all the way down and back up).Ħ0g (one of the higher resistance, heavier linear switches out there! More resistance than a yellow or red switch). Linear (meaning there’s no tactile bump in the keystroke.
