The Key Dot Company x C3 Equalz Kiwi Switches Review! Can it Hang With The Big Boys?

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  • @SwitchandClickOfficial
    @SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад +73

    Thanks for the review BT! The keyboard is looking sooo good.

    • @tombaker2510
      @tombaker2510 3 года назад

      GMMK pro review incoming ? :D

  • @benoice2384
    @benoice2384 3 года назад +23

    thanks for putting this out a day before the sale my guy keep it up

    • @69rZHeatblast9
      @69rZHeatblast9 3 года назад +1

      is there a new gb for them coming out?

    • @mrED123
      @mrED123 3 года назад

      @@69rZHeatblast9 Well round 1 was a couple months ago I think, but they are doing a round 2 so yes if that's what your asking.

    • @69rZHeatblast9
      @69rZHeatblast9 3 года назад

      @@mrED123 yeah was asking about the r2, so thats tomorrow?

    • @bluedragonwolf83
      @bluedragonwolf83 3 года назад

      @@69rZHeatblast9 It is. Be fast and early if you want them, they go fast. If memory serves, the last round of drops on Kiwis lasted all of 5 minutes.

    • @69rZHeatblast9
      @69rZHeatblast9 3 года назад

      @@bluedragonwolf83 when’s the drop supposed to happen?

  • @Triannosaurus
    @Triannosaurus 3 года назад +8

    Love my tangies, and I really wanna try out the kiwis aswell. I've tried glorious pandas and silent tactile bobas but they are just to rounded and pronounced. I'm really enjoying my subtle tactile fankenswitches I made with mx brown stems in boba housing, and I'm starting to realize I like more subtle tactile switches. I'm predicting we will see a new wave of subtle tactile becoming more popular in the market soon

    • @dhoffnun
      @dhoffnun 3 года назад +1

      I definitely think you'd prefer these over the big, wide bump on the Bobas. If you like more subtle bumps in general, though, you might actually prefer the Dragonfruits. I think the only thing BT got wrong in this otherwise perfect video was when he mentioned them; they actually have a much more subdued bump than Kiwis. It's about the same size, but feels shorter because of the lower force. I think the only downside to the DF's is that they do have more wobble than the other Fruit switches so far; I give them credit for being a nice middle-ground tactile in a market full of strong ones but the quality, while totally decent, isn't up to par with Tangerines or Kiwis.

    • @Triannosaurus
      @Triannosaurus 3 года назад

      @@dhoffnun yeah, I’m interested in trying the dragon fruit, I heard they’re basically a mx clear with less spring weight, which sounds awesome. Glad to see people I this hobby are branching out from the conventional tactile switch design and trying out different possibilities.

  • @PetterLe
    @PetterLe 3 года назад +73

    You should review the boba u4t. Even more drawn out bump than holy panda, thockier, and is $.60 a switch. Love your content.

    • @aminmw5258
      @aminmw5258 3 года назад +2

      Is it really good ?

    • @PetterLe
      @PetterLe 3 года назад +2

      @@aminmw5258
      Yes
      ruclips.net/video/dUxweIMKnBw/видео.html
      It's what the glorious panda should have been. It has barely any wobble, reported to have no leaf ping issue, and is of course pcb mount.

    • @SimGunther
      @SimGunther 3 года назад

      Would love to see these switches in mechanicalkeyboards store & Amazon instead of being lost to exclusivity on aliexpress/ringerkeys

    • @dhoffnun
      @dhoffnun 3 года назад

      @@SimGunther A few more small vendors are selling Gazzew's switches now - 3DKeebs sells the U4Ts. They sell out quick but he restocks regularly.

    • @PinePizza
      @PinePizza 3 года назад

      Hope some European sellers get them.. So far I'm sitting on a batch of holy Bobas for the Saka 68, but I originally planned to use them in the Kara.. The Kara will get Koalas for now but I would love to put u4ts in it!

  • @thisjustanother
    @thisjustanother 3 года назад +47

    i just want my tangerines back in stock....

    • @simplistick
      @simplistick 3 года назад +1

      same lol

    • @straty7942
      @straty7942 3 года назад

      there going back in stock tomorrow check the site

    • @thisjustanother
      @thisjustanother 3 года назад

      @@straty7942 thankfully i was able to get my supply last month

  • @dislikebutton1718
    @dislikebutton1718 3 года назад

    A jade black stem inside a holy panda housing creates the best tactile Frankenswitch. Called the Bear switch.

  • @dumpsterdiner
    @dumpsterdiner 3 года назад +8

    Must have been tough desoldering and resoldering all these switches for testing.
    #hotswaphoe 😉

  • @irisx
    @irisx 3 года назад +3

    Typing on them right now and they're really pleasant!

  • @himmerferdet4138
    @himmerferdet4138 3 года назад +1

    @Brandon Taylor how did you get valorant on your screen to be ultra-wide?

  • @MABC0101
    @MABC0101 3 года назад +5

    That’s a sexy Rama M65-B Milk!
    Review?

  • @cesaresp101
    @cesaresp101 3 года назад +1

    The everglides the highest pitched ones right?

  • @Tokolist
    @Tokolist 3 года назад

    3:13 I can clearly hear kiwi 'springy' sound (same as blueberry), switches certainly not for me unless this is something else.

  • @themannwithaplan
    @themannwithaplan 3 года назад

    bt... you are good people doing good things. thanks for being a person we can trust.

  • @Kasiio
    @Kasiio 3 года назад +1

    Great video like always BT :) hope everyone has a great week.

  • @ethanc.4953
    @ethanc.4953 3 года назад +1

    love this channel, Keep up the good work!

  • @daegan00
    @daegan00 3 года назад +1

    i've been waiting on these. i picked up some silent tactile boba U4's, and now im debating it because im pretty happy with mine

    • @mrscotchguy
      @mrscotchguy 3 года назад

      That's how I was when I missed the last round of kiwis. I ended up with the Boba U4 housing with Invyr UHMWPE linear stems.

  • @samlee458
    @samlee458 3 года назад +1

    awesome review and comparisons to other tactiles BT 👍🏼 that rama m65b looks clean with gmk cafe 🔥

  • @mamuanichhunthhang5538
    @mamuanichhunthhang5538 3 года назад +1

    BT bro please can you do a 2021 setup tour pleasee...

  • @h.r.s.n8218
    @h.r.s.n8218 3 года назад +17

    I didn't even hear a difference when they were lubed compared to stock

    • @volcomstone714
      @volcomstone714 3 года назад +5

      I have these as well you’ll hear the difference in person. They sound scratchy stock.

    • @h.r.s.n8218
      @h.r.s.n8218 3 года назад +1

      @@volcomstone714 I'll take your word on that

    • @clacklabs
      @clacklabs 3 года назад

      Yeah they get even better when relubed.

    • @roshans5275
      @roshans5275 3 года назад

      either bad headphones are you aren't focusing enough

  • @JRivera815
    @JRivera815 3 года назад

    Loving my NK65 with TK.C Dragonfruit switches, despite the slight wobble I've got them filmed and lubed. Might have to pick up some Kiwis for my cheaper 70% amazon board to replace the Outemu browns that came with it....

  • @mxxtin
    @mxxtin 3 года назад +1

    What board did you put those in? Looks great

  • @normalguy7877
    @normalguy7877 3 года назад +1

    Which do you think that is better the Kiwis or the Glorious Pandas?

  • @TParkcasual
    @TParkcasual 3 года назад

    I know I'm a little late here but is it unheard of to swap out the T1 stem for Halo True stem into the Kiwi housing as a frankenstein switch? I'm fairly new to the hobby and about to start my second build on a fresh Kbd75v2 with foam and ordering 100 of these Kiwis and had a bunch of Drop HP's laying around. Idk I just love tactile switches. What do you think?

  • @olliefong2183
    @olliefong2183 3 года назад +1

    what board is that? it looks so clean

  • @mikes41720
    @mikes41720 3 года назад +2

    Great video! You should try out Gazzew Boba U4T switches!

  • @spaceowl9246
    @spaceowl9246 3 года назад

    Your channel is fire man, subbed!

  • @ol1mar
    @ol1mar 3 года назад +1

    Well the thing I learned from this video is that HPs sound WAY better than everyone but the Everglide Jade Blacks

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад

      HP are the sounds gods but these are nice if you want to mix things up. Thanks for watching Neko!

    • @bluedragonwolf83
      @bluedragonwolf83 3 года назад

      Having had both the HP and Kiwi's; I agree, I prefer the sound of the HP's. But I prefer the Kiwis tactile bump and overall typing feel. Especially at stock pre filmed. And (not so) sadly, the sound comes second to typing feel for me. And the sounds can get pretty close once you start lubing and filming yourself.

  • @sajers
    @sajers 3 года назад

    Would you review bobas U4T? Im planning on buying them, saw a few videos and a lot of people said mostly good things about them, would be nice to hear your opinion

  • @Eagleii2
    @Eagleii2 3 года назад

    These are described as P bump...is there any pretravel or does the bump start right from the top?

  • @AbdullahArguer
    @AbdullahArguer 3 года назад

    BT do you know any medium sized gaming mice that are ambi but with left side buttons and have good sized side buttons, cause I might get the hati m but idk

  • @8bitsamurai6
    @8bitsamurai6 3 года назад

    i think i found my first tac switch. eithe these or the dragon fruits or boba thoc

  • @nguyenhongan
    @nguyenhongan 3 года назад

    Getting these switches for my first build soon im so excited

    • @cliffy_
      @cliffy_ 3 года назад

      I just finished to mod y anne pro 2 with milmax socket and putted some filmed and lubed kiwis , those feel slick as heck

  • @mathewboyd903
    @mathewboyd903 3 года назад

    that space bar sounds sooo good

  • @Heart0rHead
    @Heart0rHead 2 года назад

    Are Zealios quietest from all tested here?

  • @philbiha8094
    @philbiha8094 3 года назад

    Will you be reviewing the delux m800 wireless mouse?

  • @derekg2132
    @derekg2132 3 года назад

    I went on the site I dont think they are out yet all I find is the dragon Fruit red ones but idk about it imma stick with my tealous v2 linears and debating on what to get for a new linears either creams or somethkng else and new tactile prolly holy pandas idk yet hard decisions I think holy pandas are one of the newt sounded switched also creams when they are lubed. Right now I got tealous v2 and im happy

    • @bluedragonwolf83
      @bluedragonwolf83 3 года назад

      These are drops. They will be available to purchase at the times stated in the video tomorrow Feb 16th. And they go fast. The last Kiwi drop sold out it's morning batch in under 5 minutes. The afternoon drop sold out in less.

  • @tanzendebratpfanne
    @tanzendebratpfanne 2 года назад

    2:38 what are these keycaps, they look so pretty :3

  • @Gabriel-gr1tg
    @Gabriel-gr1tg 3 года назад

    What do you think of gate blue

  • @ratseeker5050
    @ratseeker5050 3 года назад +1

    Everglide sounds so good for some reason after lubed

    • @apricqt
      @apricqt 3 года назад +1

      i was debating between eg dark jades or kiwis and ive decided that im gonna get the everglides

    • @ratseeker5050
      @ratseeker5050 3 года назад

      @@apricqt I will be much appreciated it if you can share the feeling when you try them out!

    • @apricqt
      @apricqt 3 года назад

      @@ratseeker5050 will do! i may end up changing my mind last minute but ill let u know

    • @ratseeker5050
      @ratseeker5050 3 года назад

      @@apricqt Thanks a lot! I also made a keyboard review video in my channel thought you might interest to check out!

  • @Hodgey10
    @Hodgey10 3 года назад

    If i spring swapped them will they be less tactile?

  • @overloss1237
    @overloss1237 3 года назад

    Is it just me or did the sound tests sound a little weird, almost like the audio compression was a little messed up. I tried two different headphones and it didn't make a difference.

  • @ryan9818
    @ryan9818 3 года назад +2

    Great review on the switch. I like the reduced stem wobble, but I prefer the deeper sound of the holy panda!

  • @kaliy6484
    @kaliy6484 3 года назад

    what's the keyboard kit and keycap set?

  • @mwhdgamestv3190
    @mwhdgamestv3190 3 года назад

    Where can i get the keycaps?

  • @dutchmasterw
    @dutchmasterw 3 года назад

    I wish I didn't get a bad batch of kiwis all of mine have terrible leaf ping 😕

  • @stow8619
    @stow8619 3 года назад

    What film and lube did you use?

  • @deluxesofa
    @deluxesofa 3 года назад

    You should do a burger mount mod for your kbd67mk2

  • @LabelFlash241
    @LabelFlash241 3 года назад

    When does this go on sale?

  • @zasheus2146
    @zasheus2146 3 года назад

    Odyssey G9 review coming?

  • @sniffy1192
    @sniffy1192 3 года назад

    im on the fence between glorious pandas and these kiwi switches. i play video games a lot (first-person shooters mainly) and i want a tactile switch that will be comfortable for doing that. any thoughts on which switch would be better?

    • @cafeinamute5849
      @cafeinamute5849 2 года назад

      idk, i´m buying the kiwi switches, i'm gonna let you know how they feel for gaming

    • @cafeinamute5849
      @cafeinamute5849 2 года назад

      well...
      For the price i would choose the kiwi switches, they sound better for gaming and for tiping probably holy pandas, and they are factory lubed, sooo, yeah, i personaly choose kiwi (i know, it's been 2 minutes from the last comment, but a research really fast xd)

  • @Tehexpl0it
    @Tehexpl0it 3 года назад

    Had em on one day went back to my clear steam holy pandas

  • @jess.froggy6569
    @jess.froggy6569 3 года назад

    I'm just getting into mechs (just leaving my blue switch phase... please help me), and I was wondering what you'd recommend for someone who doesn't know much about soldering? are there any keyboards that come with these switches? they sound awesome! if not, are there any pre-built keyboards with similar sounds that you could recommend? i'm sorry if this isn't your area of expertice! i found your channel last week;;

    • @zeonic_keys6375
      @zeonic_keys6375 3 года назад

      Prebuilts usually come with Cherry or Gateron switches, and They are usually Blue (Clicky), Black/Red (Linear), or Tactile like these (Brown only, pretty much). The best thing to do is get a hotswappable keyboard so you can swap out switches without soldering. GK61x is the cheapest and best starter hotswappable board and you can buy the kit for like 50$ or so, then buy 70 switches for around 40$ of whatever kind you want. You just pop them into the board and you are done. (add keycaps, of course. Cheap sets on Aliexpress are 20-40$ for cool designs.)

  • @mrED123
    @mrED123 3 года назад +2

    You already know I'm here for the best keyboard content on youtube.

  • @basstest5051
    @basstest5051 3 года назад

    Do the switches have rgb lighting ?

  • @nicholasm8946
    @nicholasm8946 3 года назад

    I thought kiwi had T1 stem, and T1 stem bump is more rounded like a D and not like a P?

  • @halfpennyc
    @halfpennyc 3 года назад

    Great review and thanks buddy.

  • @s1nonnn589
    @s1nonnn589 3 года назад

    How this one compare to t1?

  • @xanira6367
    @xanira6367 3 года назад +1

    T1 stems too tactile for me but definitely not bad

  • @bruhmoment2262
    @bruhmoment2262 3 года назад

    you should 100% try the gazzew boba u4t

  • @ryandewerff
    @ryandewerff 3 года назад

    Would you say the Kiwi's are more tactile than the Zealios? Solid review!

    • @talonclark1236
      @talonclark1236 3 года назад +1

      They are not, I have both. Zealios V2 are still the most tactile switch but they come with crap springs that have so much ping and crunch stock. Kiwis are just T1 switches in a different colorway, from what I can see and feel. Just my opinion though!

  • @hazzzed6368
    @hazzzed6368 3 года назад

    i need this keycap set omggggg

  • @RealVirulent
    @RealVirulent 3 года назад

    What Keyboard are they in?

  • @oriya1385
    @oriya1385 3 года назад

    I was thinking of getting some Zealios v2 but now I have no idea what to pick..

    • @Instinct0425
      @Instinct0425 3 года назад

      t1s, boba u4t’s, frankenswitch your own holy pandas (with yok/bsun housing and halo true stem), any jwk tactiles, etc.

    • @oriya1385
      @oriya1385 3 года назад

      @@EpicDrew15 will there be an option to buy like 10 to test it out?

    • @Instinct0425
      @Instinct0425 3 года назад

      @@oriya1385 you can always buy 10 of any switch to test it out

  • @axmajpayne
    @axmajpayne 3 года назад

    And now The Key Dot Company has changed their pack sizes from 10 switches to 25, which means people will have to pay for more extra switches that they don't need.

  • @maxmccormick4274
    @maxmccormick4274 3 года назад

    I know what switch to try now, thank you!

  • @oriya1385
    @oriya1385 3 года назад +1

    Damn already another video, nice

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад +1

      time to get it crackin again! 😏

  • @drangus7000
    @drangus7000 3 года назад

    can anyone else not access the kiwi page?

  • @sauravsubramanian1413
    @sauravsubramanian1413 3 года назад +2

    I feel like you intentionally compared the kiwis in terms of price to the most expensive switches out of the competition.

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад +7

      Of course.. for what you get they are at an amazing price

  • @vigneshsadasivan3910
    @vigneshsadasivan3910 3 года назад

    Is it just me or is BT's voice kinda distorted in this video. But overall loved the video and love ur content.

  • @tams4631
    @tams4631 3 года назад

    Can we just talk about how clean the setting is when he is doing a sound test its just so clean. His content is so good 🤤

  • @helloerb
    @helloerb 3 года назад

    Do you think these would be a good switch for me to start with ? I’ll be building my first keyboard soon

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад +1

      definitely a great starter switch if you are looking to build your first keyboard.

    • @helloerb
      @helloerb 3 года назад

      @@BTaesthetics thank you ! Hopefully I’ll be able to cope some

  • @carismajayne
    @carismajayne 3 года назад

    Which would you say is is the quietest tactile you’ve tried?

    • @SU0MYN0NA
      @SU0MYN0NA 3 года назад

      If ya looking for a silent tactile, I really have to recommend Gazzew Boba u4

  • @seanms35
    @seanms35 3 года назад

    Is that our long awaited RAMA M65-B?

  • @clacklabs
    @clacklabs 3 года назад

    These are my favorites currently, top tier for sure, although I prefer holy pandas for gaming.

  • @sviz
    @sviz 3 года назад

    linear gang for the win, but some tactiles really do hit

  • @gustavo-rios
    @gustavo-rios 3 года назад

    Stream saw it first! shoutout to all the guys and gals who watched the stream

  • @lornaye3053
    @lornaye3053 3 года назад

    Ey yo BT you should do a review on the TTC Golden Pink Switches!, they are so smooth!, very light though, and love them for gaming.

    • @Instinct0425
      @Instinct0425 3 года назад

      You can easily spring swap to tx 16mm springs to fix that 😉 also, they are another level of high pitched 🤯

  • @808jp2cool
    @808jp2cool 3 года назад

    You're going to need to try out some Boba U4Ts my man!

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад +1

      got them already :)

    • @808jp2cool
      @808jp2cool 3 года назад

      @@BTaesthetics My Man

    • @dhoffnun
      @dhoffnun 3 года назад

      I'm so glad to see all these comments about the Bobas - Gazzew is blowin' up!

  • @v4hl511
    @v4hl511 3 года назад

    Honestly im planning on getting some

    • @talonclark1236
      @talonclark1236 3 года назад

      If you can't find them at a reasonable price, check out durock T1 switches. I can't tell a difference between them and the Kiwis.

  • @mavhunter4053
    @mavhunter4053 3 года назад +1

    I just bought some gateron yellow caps switches and now I want these. Not sure to go with some glorious pandas later. I'm not even sure if I want linears or táctiles!! Where my #hotswaphoe gang at??!!

    • @dhoffnun
      @dhoffnun 3 года назад

      Love Caps - typing on them now. Between Pandas and Kiwis, Kiwis all day for me. I love them both but there aren't many tactiles I'd choose over the green bois right now.

    • @mavhunter4053
      @mavhunter4053 3 года назад

      @@dhoffnun do you know if they have interference with cherry profile keycaps? I'm tempted to get an Akko cherry profile keyset and lately that topic has come out a bit on reddit and other videos with regards to cherry profile keysets.

  • @Djjolly037
    @Djjolly037 3 года назад

    Those are fairly thocky for a tactile

  • @GUT5S
    @GUT5S 3 года назад

    these actually felt very similar to the hyperx acquas to me, id prefer those over the kiwis since theyre better for gaming and still feel great to type on, but if all you care about is typing then yea kiwis sound better and you can put them in custom builds

  • @diamondback1853
    @diamondback1853 3 года назад

    Hey Have a Wonderful day Bt

  • @SteveWon
    @SteveWon 3 года назад +2

    I've had these since launch, and they're quite similar in feel to Zealios switches. I think they sound a little less thocky, IMO, but I also don't particularly like the sound of Zealios switches.
    I'd say the Tangies are incredible linear switches, and Kiwis are okay tactile switches. Much prefer the Bobas or Pandas (Invyr or Glorious iteration) in terms of sound.

  • @StupidBulletsTech
    @StupidBulletsTech 3 года назад

    Well done Sir.

  • @bambikeebs5188
    @bambikeebs5188 3 года назад

    M65b??🤩

  • @Ponker
    @Ponker 3 года назад

    ponker...eh imma just get T1s same shit lol

  • @ForrestLee
    @ForrestLee 3 года назад

    Laowa lens? thumbnail is 🔥

  • @Instinct0425
    @Instinct0425 3 года назад

    2:03 drop holy pandas 🥴😬

  • @volcomstone714
    @volcomstone714 3 года назад

    M65-B awwww yeahhh! I have the big brother u80-A Milk.

  • @berry3292
    @berry3292 3 года назад

    Yo can we get a new setup tour updated come on

    • @BTaesthetics
      @BTaesthetics  3 года назад

      sooner than you think!

    • @berry3292
      @berry3292 3 года назад

      @@BTaesthetics no way no way u responded

    • @berry3292
      @berry3292 3 года назад

      @@BTaesthetics holy

  • @johnsoriano3812
    @johnsoriano3812 3 года назад

    Love this.

  • @nw379
    @nw379 3 года назад

    Thoughts on kam_superuser ?

    • @meamrecloys
      @meamrecloys 3 года назад

      Copped the alphas and terminal mods

  • @Clay_333
    @Clay_333 3 года назад

    Coming from someone who normally prefers linear. These became my favorite switch as soon as I found out how to tune them. If you aren't lubing the legs on Kiwis you are doing it wrong. They are best with 205g0 with a very light application on the legs and leaf and a thin switch film (Kobos work best for me). When I got my Kiwis from the first drop I tried every different popular combination of lube and films and this is without a doubt the best setup. When you nail it you will know. These switches wake up more than anything I have ever felt when you get them tuned right. I personally really dislike Tangerines and usually not a huge fan of tactiles, so I figured that I wouldn't like the Kiwis at all. I was surprised when I got them and they were pretty good, but from the first press on one that was lubed and filmed properly I fell in love. Buy them, put in the time to find the sweet spot with tuning and thank me later.

  • @Gabriel-gr1tg
    @Gabriel-gr1tg 3 года назад

    Sup guys its bt here

  • @natoroiusguyl7
    @natoroiusguyl7 3 года назад

    kiwi better than pandas!!??

  • @her3tic67
    @her3tic67 3 года назад

    "Long, drawn-out D's" ;)

  • @EnderSlimeygaming
    @EnderSlimeygaming 3 года назад +1

    kiwis and tangies go so hard c3 outdid themselves

  • @baaittyy
    @baaittyy 3 года назад

    made a horrible mistake and didnt watch the Dragon Fruit review before I bought. Won't make that mistake again.

    • @guyrosen3673
      @guyrosen3673 3 года назад

      same here might not be a great idea but tell TCK that the switches are faulty, who know maybe they'll refund you

    • @baaittyy
      @baaittyy 3 года назад

      @@guyrosen3673 I ended up doing like a full mod on them. Replaced the springs with 67gs, filmed with deskeys, lubed with 3203, and I was searching forever for some T1 tactile stems but no luck. It was my first time ever modding switches so it was an easy test subject to not care too much about.

  • @isaacjacobs4998
    @isaacjacobs4998 3 года назад

    Can I get me sum