What is flaretech about?
In short, it's the world's fastest mechanical keyboard
Flaretech Switch is an optical prism switch, it is the fastest mechanical keyboard switch to date. Different from traditional mechanical switches, Flaretech prism switch uses a dedicated PCB panel that mounts hot-swappable switches.
Blue Switch Comparison
|
Flaretech Clicky55 “Blue” switch |
CherryMX Blue switch |
| Operating Force |
N/A |
50 cN |
| Key end Force |
55 cN – Non-linear |
55 cN – Non-linear |
| Keystrokes |
100 million |
50 million |
| Debounce |
0.03ms |
5ms |
| Tactile feedback |
Yes, on 1.8mm down and 0.5mm back up |
Yes, on 1.7mm down |
| Audible feedback |
Yes, on 1.8mm down and 0.5mm back up |
Yes, on 1.7mm down |
| Total travel distance |
4mm |
4mm |
| Actuation point |
1.5-3.6mm |
2.2mm |
| Reset point |
1.5-3.6mm |
1.5mm |
| Keycap mount |
MX (cross) |
MX (cross) |
