What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
Shame this one doesnt have Cherry MX though, they used to anyhow.
Those people are obviously biased, or have not even tried Kailh switches before spouting nonsense. Reviews coming from people who have actually tried both switches state that beside the blues (which lack "precision"), Kailh does a pretty good job cloning Cherry, at least in terms of typing feeling. All that remains to be seen is how long those clones will last. As far as I can tell, far so good.
Try and think for yourself, the internet is a place where people judge a lot without knowing...
http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2u21tg/review_i_gave_up_heres_my_razer_bw_te_review/
Go read it for yourself if you don't believe me, but I still think that most people coming from Cherry MX will noticably feel te difference to a point they can't use it anymore.
People differ, so the usability of the switches does too, but I'm talking about the majority of people here.
Now, regarding the review you refer to, two things need to be said. First, these switches are manufactured by Kailh, but Razer added their own changes to the datasheet (for the usual "gamerz" bullshit), so you cannot compare Razer green to MX blue. It doesn't make sense, these are two different switches. So yeah, people coming from MX blue will feel the difference. And Razer's idea of a shorter actuation point was stupid to begin with. Second, Razer green use Kailh's clicky mechanism, which is the most (probably rightfully so) criticized for its lack of precision. When added to Razer's QC, well, there you go, a bad keyboard, with bad switches. Pretty simple.
As an advice, I'd just share my own experience : I now type on this KC 84 with Kailh black, and although I had a big apprhension regarding the global quality, it came out as a nice surprise. The switches are as MX black as it gets, and I'm glad I could get this keyboard without sacrificing on the switch quality. Don't buy it if you want blue switches. Any other color ? Go for it.
Last bit : one of the reviews I based my purchase on : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62357.0
I know that Kailhs are underrated, but that wasn't really the point to begin with. I was just saying that some people prefer Kailhs and some prefer Cherry MX's, and it's all up to him to decide.
Thanks you summarized what the differences are though, he might find that useful. The problem is I'm an MX Blue fan so I won't jump on this :|