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Outemu Blue Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
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Feel
Clicky
Operating Force
57 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
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Changelog

  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

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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.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Outemu Blue Housing Picture
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
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9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
See details on graph tool
Feel
Clicky
Operating Force
57 gf
Actuation Force
39 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.7 mm
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7.0
Performance
Factory Smoothness
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Scratchy Factor
20.9
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-63.9 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,047 Hz
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7.2
Performance
Latency
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Press Average
2.1 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.17 ms
Release Average
6.3 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.17 ms
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