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WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester

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Provides an accurate representation of feel and noise of the Cherry MX switches
Mounting bracket is made of the same steel as the backplate in our keyboards
Translucent clear keycaps to easily distinguish between switch types and O-rings
6 Different Cherry MX Switches: Cherry MX Green, Cherry MX Clear, Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Black, Cherry MX Brown, and Cherry MX Blue
Also includes 6 of each type of sound dampening O-rings: Red 40A-L and Blue 40A-R)

WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester

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Our 6-Key Switch Tester incorporates a steel mounting bracket made from the same material as the steel backplate in our keyboards. This provides a more accurate representation of feel and noise when testing the switches. 6 of each type of our sound dampening O-rings are also included. Clear keycaps makes it easily to distinguish which switch and O-rings are being used. Each switch tester includes : 1 - Steel plate mounting bracket 6 - R3 1x1 clear, uncoated keycaps 6 - Red 40A-L O-Rings 6 - Blue 40A-R O-Rings 1 - Cherry MX Green MX1A-F1NN Keyswitch 1 - Cherry MX Clear MX1A-C1NN Keyswitch 1 - Cherry MX Red MX1A-L1NN Keyswitch 1 - Cherry MX Black MX1A-11NN Keyswitch 1 - Cherry MX Brown MX1A-G1NN Keyswitch 1 - Cherry MX Blue MX1A-E1NN Keyswitch

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Product Dimensions

5 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches

Item Weight

2.4 ounces

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2.4 ounces

Manufacturer

WASD Keyboards

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B00AZQKCD4

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217 customer reviews

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#19,905 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#4,160 in Video Games > Accessories

Date first available at Amazon.com

January 10, 2015

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Does as expected and feels like a very sturdy

ByW. Brett Egberton January 29, 2015

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Does as expected and feels like a very sturdy, well made product. It allows me to test out the feel of 4 major switches (red, black, brown, blue) and 2 harder to find switches (clear, green) all in one go.

While it obviously feels different from a keyboard, it is still nice to try them all out with or without an o-ring on before spending all the money on a board with a type of switch and being stuck with it.

Red - Silent Smooth
Black - Resistant Silent Smooth
Blue - Clicky Bump
Green - Resistant Clicky Bump
Brown - Silent Bump
Clear - Resistant Silent Bump

*Silent makes no sound if not bottoming out
*Clicky has an actual sound you can hear when you start to press the key down
*Smooth feels the same from the moment you start pushing the key until you decide to stop
*Bump has a bump you can feel part way into your keypress
*Resistant requires more pressure to push

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Worthy investment

ByMichigoonVINE VOICEon May 8, 2015

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Before spending $100+ on a mechanical keyboard that can last you a lifetime, you need to figure out what kind of keys you want. Unless you know of a local store that stocks various types of mechanical keyboards, or unless you know a lot of friends with them, it pays to get a tester kit.

Keys included:
-Cherry MX Red. Low actuation force, silent, smooth. The most popular switch for gaming, it has the lowest force required to hold the key down (just imagine how long you hold "w" to move forward in most games, this key won't tire your hand). One of the most popular keys, used in many gaming keyboards.
-Cherry MX Black. High actuation force, silent, smooth. Basically a slightly more resistant red, a matter of personal preference.
-Cherry MX Blue - Medium actuation force, clicky, loud. Very popular for typists who don't mind annoying their neighbors.
-Cherry MX Green - High actuation force, clicky, loud. A stiffer blue, again it's personal preference. Blue/Green are the closest keys to the legendary IBM buckling spring keyboards, loud and good for typists.
-Cherry MX Brown - Low actuation force, quiet tactile bump. Can be viewed as a compromise between the Red and Blue, typists generally prefer the tactile "bump" feeling, yet the key is quiet so it won't annoy your neighbors. One of the most common key types, as it is used by both gamers and typists.
-Cherry MX Clear - High actuation force, quiet tactile bump. One of the most rare key types. Basically a quiet version of the Blue/Green. If you dream of an IBM keyboard with quiet keys, this is your best bet. Due to the strong force, this is much less quiet than the Brown.

Pros:
-Solid construction. The 6 keys are properly affixed and don't wobble. The metal bracket is good too- many mechanical keyboards have metal bases, so it's good to know how the sound can reverberate.
-Everything is included. Six keys, with clear keycaps so you can see which key is which, and they even included two sets of rubber o-rings that prevent keys from "bottoming out", a popular way to make keys quieter and more gentle on your fingers.
-Good key choice. The keys present- including the relatively rare MX Clear- highlight all the major styles of Cherry MX key.
-Full keys. Nothing was lost, so each key has its contact points intact, meaning they can easily be placed into any keyboard or wired to another project such as an Arduino board. When you get your mechanical keyboard, you'll have six replacement keys and spacers.
-Makes a neat toy, you can easily use this as a finger exerciser.

Cons:
-I'd like to have a variety of keycaps installed, such as ABS and PBT materials, although this is probably for uniformity.

Overall: Highly recommended. Spending a little now, could save you a lot down the road

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Well worth the price!

ByPattyTTOP 500 REVIEWERon April 30, 2016

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Both my son and I are in the market for new mechanical keyboards. I am sick of the cheap keyboards that stick and break and he always buys high end keyboards. I don't mind chancing it when I pay $30 for a keyboard but I want the Cherry MX switches to feel exactly the way I want them to feel if I am going to be dropping a good bit of money on a keyboard. I type for sometimes 17 hours a day so it's really important.

My son chose this WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switcher for both of to try to see which type of key style we liked best. I thought he was crazy to spend $16.00 on a little row of different switches but now that I have tried it out, I realize how important it is to know what you're getting before you purchase a good keyboard.

This unit represents different types of Cherry MX switches so you can tell ahead of time how the keyboard will respond to your touch. We both decided on which we liked best and have begun our search for the perfect mechanical keyboard for us. This was a great help and well worth the price.

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As long as you know what you're getting this for, it's a good deal

ByJoe WoodTOP 1000 REVIEWERon February 14, 2015

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Let's be clear here: you're paying about $3/key for 6 keys in a metal bracket. Oh, and 12 tiny rubber bands. This isn't a lot for the price.

But... if you're looking to spend $100+ on a high-end keyboard, this is easily worth the investment, because it'll provide you with fantastic insight about the feel and noise level of the various Cherry MX switches. Sure, there are a few that aren't on here, but this holds the most common ones and, likely, the only ones you'll need to compare. Me? I like the blue keys, and I'm glad I got this before ordering a Das.

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Good switch tester, but does NOT come with O-Rings as Advertised

ByEl Duderinoon March 4, 2017

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I'm new to the mechanical keyboard market, and I found WASD Keyboards's website and immediately liked their customizability and solid build quality. I decided to order a Cherry MX switch tester from Amazon instead of directly from them. The switch tester itself is quite good, but the product is not as advertised.

"Also includes 6 of each type of sound dampening O-rings: Red 40A-L and Blue 40A-R)" - where? I have no O-rings with my product. At least not 6 of the reds and 6 of the blues. My switch tester came pre-installed with a blue O-ring on the Cherry MX Red switch and a red O-ring on the Cherry MX Black switch. Kind of weird to have the O-rings preinstalled like that.

Either the product is not as advertised, or I get a used product from Amazon from a slimy customer who returned the product, and it was re-sold to me. Either way I got hosed. Can you guys please make this right? Will contact WASD Keyboards directly and update review.

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Got mine with 2 black switches instead of brown. ...

Got mine with 2 black switches instead of brown.... quality control issues.
Expected more, especially since you can buy fully working keyboards for this price....Read more

Published 9 days ago by rgviva

Pretty cool little gadget

Pretty cool little gadget. After becoming more familiar with the mechanical keyboard world I figured out there are definitely better (more inclusive) switch testers for much less.Read more

Published 12 days ago by Jake Herridge

this is a really smart product and worth buying if you want to make ...

this is a really smart product and worth buying if you want to make the right keyboard purchases. it can save you money in the long run by preventing you from buying two or three...Read more

Published 16 days ago by Amazon Customer

Not much to say about this other than the fact ...

Not much to say about this other than the fact that it allows you to review how each MX key feels before you buy. Does exactly as it says, a simple tester and not much else.Read more

Published 20 days ago by Amazon Customer

This is perfect for anyone who is curious about getting a mechanical ...

This is perfect for anyone who is curious about getting a mechanical keyboard and doesn't know how the different keys feel.Read more

Published 27 days ago by Mike

Five Stars

Is as expected.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Philip T.

its annoying to press the buttons unless you do it on ...

The metal base isnt perfectly flush... its annoying to press the buttons unless you do it on a few sheets of paper or something.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Josenoe

Best way to learn the differences between the various Cherry MX Keyswitches.

Inexpensive and effective way of learning the differences btw Cherry MX key-switches.Read more

Published 1 month ago by M. Voorhis

nice surprise! Something to keep it from moving when ...

Wasn't expecting a metal frame, nice surprise! Something to keep it from moving when testing would be nice, but other than that, a good way to find what key switches you like.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Michael K.

Much cheaper than buying the whole 'board

This is a highly useful little device for seeing how the different Cherry MX series switches compare.Read more

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