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WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester

4.5 out of 5 stars 178 customer reviews
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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)
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  • WASD 6-Key Cherry MX Switch Tester
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  • WASD Keyboards Wire Keycap Puller Tool
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  • Cherry MX Rubber O-Ring Switch Dampeners Red 40A-L - 0.2mm Reduction (125pcs)
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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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5.0 out of 5 starsDoes as expected and feels like a very sturdy
By W. Brett Egbert on 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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5.0 out of 5 starsWorthy investment
By Michigoon VINE VOICE on 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.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsAs long as you know what you're getting this for, it's a good deal
By Joe Wood TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 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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5.0 out of 5 starsThe perfect toy for a picky nerd like me.
By Tom Sayer on May 8, 2015
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This device is perfect. Gave me exactly the information I needed when choosing what kind of switches I wanted for my Code 87.
Solid construction, and the o-rings are a great addition.

I ended up going with browns, and black o-rings (same as blue, but I have a b&w thing going).
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5.0 out of 5 starsWell worth the price!
By PattyT TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 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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5.0 out of 5 starsA brilliant, fun and simple way to occupy your hands
By brad on April 12, 2015
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Everyone in our house fiddles with this, its fun to just mash on the keys. Get one and use it as a stress ball/desk toy. Yes, I know this isn't the intended use for this product
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you touch type, this is the only way to "test" what a keyboard is like before a purchase.
By JimWorm on April 18, 2016
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Seems silly to spend $16.00 on a device which only has one purpose, to allow you to test out how the various type of Cherry Mx key's feel, but in the end, it was a worthwhile purchase. I learned to type in a "typing class" (not "keyboarding") on a real typewriter. I can touch type without having to look at the keyboard too often. I was used to the feed back from the typewriter, and when I later started using a computer keyboard, I had the advantage of using some very good keyboards, such as the original IBM keyboard, and later the Northgate OmniKey Ultra. With the tactile and audible feedback, I could type with great ease. When desktop PC's cost $4,000.00 - $5,000.00, spending an additional $100.00 to $150.00 for a keyboard was not unusual. Unfortunately with the drop in prices of computers, the quality of peripherals, such as keyboards went down as well. Most keyboards that come with computers have membrane keys, and have all the charm of typing on keys mounted on mini marshmallows. There are no stores that sell decent keyboards anymore. I have been to Best Buy, Staples, etc. and tried out the keyboard offerings from Logitech, Microsoft, etc. and they are all the same mushy keyboards. I was not aware of the difference between the various flavors of the Cherry Keys, and the description of the mechanical parameters does not convey what the actual keyboard feels like. I did not feel like ordering an expensive keyboard, and then not liking it. So, I bough this keyboard tester, and within a few minutes, I knew that I wanted the Cherry Blue key switch in which ever keyboard I chose. It made my search much easier, and got a good keyboard with the Cherry blue switches, and I am very pleased with it. I am typing with this keyboard right now.Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsHelps narrow down choices

I'm in the market for a new keyboard, and I wanted to try out the different key styles to see which feels best. This helped me make my decision (or at least narrow things down). Read more

Published 16 days ago by AJ
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Good sample tester to have on hand if you don't want to keep a stack of keyboards around at all times.

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4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

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Published 1 month ago by HVB
5.0 out of 5 starsA reference item that can settle disputes and be a toy at the same...

Good way to test out key preferences; the ability to rearrange them also helps shuffling keys around for a blind test to settle debates of what keys they prefer. Read more

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Published 1 month ago by Jon Disnard
5.0 out of 5 starsNeat and practical gadget.

Cool little gadget. It works as advertised does it well. There is a clear difference between all of the keys and you can definitely tell the difference between the keys that are... Read more

Published 1 month ago by T.C.
3.0 out of 5 starsAn Unnecessary Purchase

I originally purchased this to confirm that the specific switch that I had wanted (clears) was really what I wanted. I tried them all out in different ways and tried the o-rings. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Armin

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