| Switch Type: Linear |
| Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable | Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable |
| Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable | Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable |
| Total Travel (mm): | Total Travel (mm): | 4.00 | |
| Reset Point (mm): | Customizable | Reset Point (mm): | Customizable |
| Bottom-out Force (gf): | Bottom-out Force (gf): | 65.7 | |
TL;DR
They’re very smooth, consistently performing, lightly weighted switches with an incredibly high actuation point. In fact, most of the switches actuated higher than the stated 1.0mm mark. So yes, they’re ultra sensitive. And no, they aren’t adjustable; so, typos galore.
Smoothness: 9/10
On-centre keypresses are extremely smooth with only very minor scratchiness and inconsistencies at very slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses are very smooth with only very slight inconsistencies at very slow keypresses.
Overall, they are extremely smooth, as expected from a contactless based switch. These have yet to really disappoint me. Although, it is worth noting that these are propriety switches and cannot be bought separately.
Weighting: 10/10
Now, according to Razer these switches can actuate from 1.5mm to 3.6mm.
Razer Analog Optical force curve.
Above is the Razer Analog Optical force curve.
Razer Analog Optical consistency force curve.
As you can see above, the switches are very consistent with only very minor variances between them.
Razer Analog Optical vs. Gateron Black force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Razer Analog Optical and the Gateron Black. They more or less have a 1:1 match on the downstroke from start to finish with only a couple of grams separating them.
Razer Analog Optical vs. ROG RX Red Optical force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the Razer Analog Optical and the ROG RX Red Optical. They both start at roughly 40g, but the Razer switch has a noticeably steeper weighting. By the end of the downstroke, the Razer switch is roughly 65g while the ROG RX Red sits around 57g.
Overall, these are moderately heavy switches which I very much prefer. Plus, they’re also extremely consistent. I would go as far as to say that these are, so far, my favourite linear switches to date.
Sound: 7/10
Just like its non-adjustable variant, these are also on the louder side, but they sound a lot ‘fuller’ and not as tinny as the Razer Linear Optical.
Other than that, they’re more clacky than thocky, but nobody out there is really buying this for their sound.
Overall, I like how they sound, they’re pretty good. I just wish it didn’t have any of the stabilizer rattle from the switches.
Typing Performance: 8/10
I really enjoyed typing with these as they’re heavier, which in total meant, I made fewer mistakes and was more comfortable throughout my test period.
So, even though they’re built for gaming; you can definitely use them for productivity too. You can have a profile setting for gaming and for work – remember, the switches have an adjustable actuation point 🙂
Additionally, and perhaps unsurprisingly, these performed extremely smoothly and consistently throughout my test period with no major issues to note.
Overall, it’s a gaming switch that you can use for productivity too. That’s very rare!
Gaming Performance: 9/10
These performed very well in both fast and slow-paced games. However, I found them to be slightly better suited for faster-paced games. Don’t get me wrong, they’re still very precise and accurate, but there are more accurate feeling switches out there.
Additionally, the heavier weighting and the adjustable actuation make them the perfect companion for any control freak. Although, Razer has a 2nd gen variant of these switches that offers more options.
Overall, if you’re in need for a switch to perform well in a fast-paced e-sports title (that’s most of them), then these wouldn’t disappoint you.
Final Score = 43/50 (86%)