Omron B3KL series
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| Introduced | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Switch type | Tactile, clicky, linear |
| Sense method | Metal contact |
| Pretravel | 1.6 mm |
| Total travel | 2.5 mm |
| Keycap mount | Proprietary chiclet |
| Switch mount | PCB mount |
Omron B3KL is a mechanical low-profile scissor switch from Omron.
It supports backlighting from surface-mounted LED, using a Fresnel lens to disperse light. <ref name="hwc20191115">HardwareCanucks on Youtube—How Mechanical Keyboard Switches Are Made In Japan!. Posted 2019-11-15</ref>
Variations[edit | edit source]
- Linear
- Tactile
- Clicky
Availability[edit | edit source]
The clicky variant is used for the keyboard in the Gigabyte Aorus 17 gaming notebook.<ref name="hwc20191117">HardwareCanucks on Youtube—Aorus 17 - A Mechanical Keyboard On A Gaming Notebook!. Posted 2019-11-17</ref>
As of June 2019, it was announced to be in the upcoming Cooler Master SK851 (full-size), and marketed as a "Gaming Switch" <ref name="hwc20190603">HardwareCanucks on Youtube—These Are Keyboards You NEED To Know About!. Posted 2019-06-03</ref>
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