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Alps SKCM Black Sound Test, Review & Specs

Here's the Ultimate Alps SKCM Black Switch Sound Test and Review. This tactile switch is also called Bamboo Black Alps. I conducted detailed sound tests using the ADK64 keyboard, Zenith Z150 keyboard, and Tofu60 case, comparing it with other Alps switches in a controlled environment to provide a clear understanding of its acoustic profile on a full mechanical keyboard. Other switches will be tested in this Ultimate Alps Switches Series, with a comparison video featuring all switches back-to-back at the end! The state of these switches was around 8 out of 10. I also provide close-up shots of every part of the disassembled switch for detailed comparison. Outemu OTM GAOTE and Matias switches will also be tested in this series for a better comparison.

🔗 Full test and specs: 

Specs

Type:

Tactile

Operating force estimated:

70gf

Click/Tactile leaf:

Tactile leaf

MechMarket Average Price:

$0.70

Years Found:

1988 - 1996

Spring lenght:

10.5mm

Stem lenght:

10.4mm

Keycap mount:

Alps mount

Sens method:

Metal contact

State of the switches:

8/10

Keyboard they were in:

Dell AT101W

Process:

Soft Cleaned with a brush

Noise level (with keycap):

82.0dBA

Switch Disassembly

Alps SKCM Black Switch
Alps SKCM Black Bottom
Alps SKCM Black Spring
Alps SKCM Black Tactile Leaf
Alps SKCM Black Top
Alps SKCM Black Stem
Alps SKCM Black Switchplate
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