| Switch Type: Linear | Mount: PCB Mount (2-pin) | Spring: Single Stage | Price: $3.66 (4pcs) on TTC Switches |
| Top Housing: PC | Bottom Housing: PC | Stem: POM | Factory Lubed: Yes |
| Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable | Actuation Point (mm): | Customizable |
| Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable | Actuation Force (gf): | Customizable |
| Total Travel (mm): | 3.45 ± 0.2 | Total Travel (mm): | 3.46 |
| Reset Point (mm): | Customizable | Reset Point (mm): | Customizable |
| Bottom-out Force (gf): | Bottom-out Force (gf): | 44.5 | |
| Stem Length (mm): | 11.05 | ||
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These switches were sent by TTC for review and testing purposes. No one paid me to write this review, and impartiality will always be a top priority here at KeebWorks.
TL;DR
This is yet another HE switch smash hit! They’re extremely smooth and consistent featuring an adjustable actuation point. Although, they’re pricy, at $1 per switch.
Smoothness: 10/10
On-centre keypresses are extremely smooth with practically zero scratchiness or inconsistencies even at very slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses are very smooth with only hints of scratchiness and inconsistencies at very slow keypresses.
Overall, these are among the smoothest switches on the market. Plus, they’re factory lubed making them even more so!
TTC Noble Horse switch disassembled.
Weighting: 6/10
Now, according to TTC these switches have a customizable actuation point and a total travel of 3.45mm.
TTC Noble Horse force curve.
As you can see from the force curve above, the TTC Noble Horse is on spec in all areas.
TTC Noble Horse consistency force curve.
As you can see above, the switches are consistent with only a slight weighting variance between the 3 switches.
TTC Noble Horse vs. Cherry MX Red force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the TTC Noble Horse and the Cherry MX Red. It’s abundantly clear that the MX Red is scratchier, especially before it actuates at 2mm. There’s also a stark difference in their upstroke even though their downstroke is quite similar.
TTC Noble Horse vs. TTC Elf King force curve.
The force curve above shows the comparison between the TTC Noble Horse and the TTC Elf King. They’re both HE switches with the Elf King being ever so slightly heavier overall. Although, this is hardly noticeable in practice.
Overall, these are very consistent, lightly weighted linear switches. But, they aren’t to my preferences – I would’ve liked a heavier variant; which I hope they are working on.
Sound: 8/10
They have an unmistakably clacky sound signature! I would go as far as to say that these are the very definition of the term “clacky”.
Overall, adding to the fact they don’t have any scratchiness; they sound pretty great. I really like how they sound.
The TTC Noble Horse stem length is 11.05mm.
Typing Performance: 7/10
Normally, I would be complaining about how lightly weighted switches aren’t my thing, but not in this case… not exactly, anyway.
Even though they are lightly weighted, I still really enjoyed using them as they were pleasant to type on – they were extremely smooth and consistent throughout my testing period.
I did occasionally make a typo or two when typing at speed, so yes, as per usual, these aren’t for me. A heavier spring would’ve been nicer, but, if need be, I could use these for another week or two with no issues.
Overall, while I definitely prefer heavier switches, these have been a pleasure to use.
Gaming Performance: 9/10
If there’s anything HE linear switches excel at, it’s in gaming.
These were excellent in both fast and slow-paced games. I couldn’t feel any scratchiness or inconsistencies throughout any of my gaming sessions no matter how hard I tried to feel for them.
The adjustable actuation for each individual switch has also been really useful for nailing down your preferred weighting and actuation point – if it isn’t the smoothness that impresses you, then it’s probably this.
Overall, the weighting is what brings it down for me, but if you like switches of this weighting, then this is the best gaming switch there is. You just need to be willing to pay the price.
Final Score = 40/50 (80%)
Places to purchase this switch:
TTC Switches | DIYKEY | AliExpress