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Gazzew Boba U4
Manufacturer:
Outemu
Brand:
Gazzew
Announced in a pre-production sale by Gazzew/hbheroinbob back in July 2020. This is the first switch with the “Gazzew” switch nameplate.
They’re the result of years of tweaking, research and community feedback by Gazzew/hbheroinbob and Outemu.
There are 6 variations of this switch:
62g Boba-top
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62g
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68g Boba-top
— g
68g
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62g Clear-top
— g
62g
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— mm
68g Clear-top
— g
68g
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65g Limited Edition Black
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65g
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A limited edition Black Boba U4 switch, in celebration of Black History Month. A recolour of the U4, designed by Gazzew and in collaboration with 3Dkeebs.
55g Limited Edition Black
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55g
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55g version of the limited edition Black Boba U4 switch.
PROTOTYPE Gazzew/Outemu REVISED U4 "Boba" Switches! (Overview/Sound Tests) by Toufusoup
Tactile
Tactile switches have a satisfying tactile "bump" when the switch is activated, providing a little resistance at the start of the press.
Mount type
PCB
5-pin
Spring
Standard (stainless steel)
Volume
silent
This is a silent switch with internal rubber dampers.
Notes
Incredibly silent switch with significant effort put into reducing noise.
Lubrication info
Factory lubed?
No
Notes
These can be lubed but feel smooth from the factory due to the new plastic composition of the housings.
Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start
Switch film
The benefits of using switch films on these are negligible. Considered not worth using.
Notes
No real need to film due to good tolerances and very little wobble stem.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
Stem construction
Standard
The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.
ThereminGoat switch score
Gazzew Boba U4
28
/35
Push Feel
24
/25
Wobble
9
/10
Sound
15
/20
Context
9
/10
Other
85
/100
Total
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