My Top 3 Clicky Switches of 2024！
🔊 2024’s Best Clicky Switches: My Top 3 Picks
Hide Mountain · Crackle Ice · Gateron Melodic – sound, feel, and specs compared
📌 In This Review
🔍 Click to jump – discover my favorite clicky switches of the year.
💬 As we dive into 2024, I’ve tested a variety of clicky switches, and I’m excited to share my top three favorites!
Each switch offers unique specifications and characteristics, making them stand out in the mechanical keyboard world. Here’s a detailed look at these exceptional switches.
🏔️ 1. Hide Mountain Clicky Switches (Kailh Choc V2 Full POM Low Profile)
📋 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kailh
- Type: Clicky (low profile)
- Actuation Force: 50 ± 10 GF
- Tactile Force: 55 ± 10 GF
- Pre‑Travel: 1.2 ± 0.3 mm
- Total Travel: 2.8 ± 0.25 mm
- Mechanical Life: 50M keystrokes
- Materials: Full POM (top, bottom, stem)
- Spring Length: 15.2mm
💬 My thoughts
Totally stunning switches! I was blown away by the addictive clicky experience. The mix of sharp clicks with the deeper POM sound on the Flow gasket board is really interesting. I love the sound & feel; tactility is subtle but present. The clacky‑thocky feedback of the stem is fantastic. I never thought I would love a low‑profile clicky switch this much — amazing!
❄️ 2. Crackle Ice Switches (Kailh Box Clicky Full POM)
📋 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kailh
- Type: Clicky (BOX)
- Actuation Force: 50 ± 15 GF
- Tactile Force: 60 ± 10 GF
- Pre‑Travel: 1.8 ± 0.40 mm
- Total Travel: 3.6 +0.3/-0.1 mm
- Mechanical Life: 50M keystrokes
- Materials: Full POM (top, bottom, stem)
💬 My thoughts
These are claimed to be the first full POM clicky switches. I can't verify that, but if true, that's cool! Really smooth and fun clicky switches! The click is very audible without the clacky bottom‑out. Tactility is present but subtle. This is not a highly tactile switch, but it's very pleasant. Really interesting! I love the sound that the full POM material, combined with the sharp click, makes!
🎶 3. Gateron Melodic
📋 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Gateron
- Type: Clicky (click leaf)
- Operating Force: 60 ± 12 GF
- Pre‑Travel: 2.0 ± 0.6 mm
- Total Travel: 4.0 mm max
- Stem: POM (Light Pink)
- Top Housing: PC
- Bottom Housing: Nylon (Light Blue)
- LED Support: SMD
- Pre‑lubed: Yes
- Pins: 5‑Pin
💬 My thoughts
I am very excited about any innovations in clicky switches; they are indeed very interesting! The tactile feedback and click noise originate from the tiny Click Leaf inside the switch. These are sharp & tactile without being overly tactile, unlike the Zeal Clickies. I also love the sound. These clicky switches truly stand out from regular clicky switches & are better & cheaper than Clickiez, IMO.
📊 Quick Comparison: Top 3 Clicky Switches
| Switch | Actuation Force | Tactile Force | Pre‑Travel | Total Travel | Material | Unique Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Mountain | 50g | 55g | 1.2mm | 2.8mm | Full POM | Low‑profile, addictive clacky‑thocky |
| Crackle Ice | 50g | 60g | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | Full POM | First full POM clicky? Smooth & audible |
| Gateron Melodic | 60g | N/A (click leaf) | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | PC + Nylon + POM | Click leaf mechanism, pre‑lubed |
🎧 Full Compilation: Top 3 Clicky Switches Sound Test
Listen to them side‑by‑side to hear the differences in click character, pitch, and resonance.
✅ Final Reminder
As always, keep in mind that preferences are subjective! Your favorite switches might differ based on your typing style and personal taste. I tested all switches using Cherry, MT3, and SA profile keycaps on the same keyboard — except for one switch (Hide Mountain, which is low‑profile).
I’d love to hear about your favorite clicky switch! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
📖 For more switch guides: Keyboard University’s Switch Guide | Tom’s Hardware Best Switches
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