Alright, so let me tell you about these bobagum switches. I’ve been messing around with keyboards for a while now, you know, always chasing that perfect feel and sound. It’s like a never-ending quest, really. I’d heard some chatter online, folks saying these bobagums were something pretty special, especially for the typing experience. My ears perked up, ‘cause that’s what I’m all about.
So, I figured, why not? Gotta try ‘em myself to see if they live up to the hype. The first step was actually getting my hands on a set. Wasn’t super straightforward, to be honest. They weren’t just lying around on the big, common websites. I had to do a bit of digging, ask around in a few forums. Eventually, I tracked down a vendor that had them in stock. Placed the order, and then the waiting game began. You know how it is when you’re excited for new gear.
Unboxing and Getting Them Installed
When the package finally landed on my doorstep, I was pretty keen to get into it. Tore it open, and there they were. Just a bag of switches, nothing fancy about the packaging. I pulled one out, gave it a few presses between my fingers. Hmm, felt smooth. That was a good first sign. Some switches feel scratchy right out of the bag, but these felt pretty decent.
Then came the actual work: swapping out my old switches. I sat down at my desk, got my keycap puller, switch puller, the whole toolkit. It’s a bit of a ritual, this part. You gotta be patient, especially with hotswap boards, making sure all the pins are straight. I’ve bent a few in my day, and it’s always a pain to fix. So, one by one, out with the old, in with the bobagums. Took a little while, but I got there.
Once they were all snug in the PCB, I put a few keycaps back on just for a quick test. And the first few taps… yeah, I could immediately tell these were different. They had this unique sound, kinda soft and poppy. Not a sharp click, not a deep thock, but something in between. Almost like a muted bubble-wrap pop, but in a good way. The name “bobagum” started to make a bit more sense then.
Daily Driving the Bobagums
I’ve had these bobagum switches in my main keyboard for a good few weeks now. I use it for everything – hours of typing for work, a bit of gaming in the evenings, just general computer stuff. And I gotta say, I’m pretty impressed with how they’ve held up and how they feel day-to-day.
- Typing Experience: For long typing sessions, these are great. They have a nice, cushioned bottom-out. My fingers don’t feel as fatigued as with some other switches I’ve used in the past. Very smooth travel all the way down.
- Sound Profile: The sound is really growing on me. It’s distinct. It’s quiet enough not to annoy anyone else if I’m in a shared space, but still gives me that satisfying feedback. It’s a gentle sound, I’d say.
- Gaming Performance: For gaming, they’re perfectly fine for me. I’m not a super competitive FPS player or anything, but for the games I play, they feel responsive enough. No issues there.
Now, they ain’t perfect, nothing ever is, right? If I’m nitpicking, maybe there’s a tiny, tiny bit of stem wobble on some of them, but you really have to be looking for it. During normal typing, I don’t notice it at all. And if you’re someone who absolutely needs a massive tactile bump or a super loud click, these probably aren’t for you. They are more on the subtle, smooth linear side of things.
Final Thoughts on These Switches
So, after all this, what’s my take? I really like these bobagum switches. They delivered on that smooth typing experience I was hoping for, and the sound is a pleasant bonus. They stand out from the usual reds or blacks I’ve tried.
It’s funny how this hobby works. You try a million things, and every now and then, something just clicks (or, in this case, softly pops). For me, these bobagums have earned their place. If you’re hunting for a new linear switch that’s smooth, has a unique gentle sound, and is comfy for long hours, I’d say definitely consider giving them a go. They might just surprise you. For now, they’re staying put in my keyboard. It just feels… nice to type on. And that’s what matters to me.