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Purple Potato

Manufacturer: Kailh

Brand: Kailh

AregKeyboard’s Purple Potato switch draws inspiration from delicious purple potatoes. The switches feature an extended spring, full POM construction, and large round tactile bump with very little pre-travel similar to a Holy Panda. - Dangkeebs

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63.5g

2mm

4mm

POM

Coloured (opaque)

POM

Coloured (opaque)

POM

Coloured (opaque)

Photo attribution: Dangkeebs

Photo attribution: AlphaKeys

Purple Potato—Switch Sound Test(1) - Aregs

Kailh's High Pitch Tactile Switch Review! | Purple Potato Switch - My Neighbor Ryan

Purple Potato—Switch Sound Test(2) - Aregs

Build a upgrade keyboard from Q1 | Keychron Q2 + Kailh Purple Potato + SA Magica - My Neighbor Ryan

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

Long spring

Volume

normal

Standard switch with no dampers, can be further silenced with lubrication or O-rings.

Lubrication info

Factory lubed? Slight factory lube

Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start

Switch film

No data available. If you've tried these switches with films let us know on our #reviews discord channel.

Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

Standard

The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.

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Where to buy

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