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Outemu Blue Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Outemu Blue Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Blue

Cherry MX Blue and Outemu Blue are similar clicky switches with click jacket designs, making a clicking sound on the downstroke. The Cherry switches have a noticeably heavier actuation feeling. They're also generally recognized as more durable and consistent in switch-to-switch feeling. On the other hand, the Outemu switches are a bit louder, metallic, clicky sound that many enjoy but others may find somewhat rattly.

Test Results

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Design
N/A
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Locked
Pin Count
Locked
Keycap Mount
Locked
N/A
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Locked
Upper Housing Finish
Locked
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Clicky
Operating Force
57 gf
Actuation Force
Lock gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
Total Travel Distance
Lock mm
N/A
Performance
Factory Smoothness
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Scratchy Factor
Lock
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
Lock dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
Lock Hz
N/A
Performance
Latency
Press Average
Lock ms
Press Std Dev
±Lock ms
Release Average
Lock ms
Release Std Dev
±Lock ms