WS Heavy Tactile
BrandWuque Studio
CategoryTactile
Prepare to be captivated by the Wuque Studio Heavy Tactile Switches, a remarkable addition to the esteemed WS series. These switches boast a profound and pronounced tactile bump; with a tactile force of 70g, each keystroke is imbued with a satisfying resistance, making typing an engaging and immersive journey. The Wuque Heavy Tactile Switches not only offer an exceptional tactile experience but also present a familiar and captivating sound profile. Wuque Studios' take on these nylon housings contribute to a “thocky” resonance, allowing for a satisfying auditory feedback with each keystroke.
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Weight
Light
Heavy
Depth
Shallow
Regular
Technical data
| Switch type | Tactile |
| Switch brand | Wuque Studio |
| Manufacturer | Haimu |
| Top housing material | Nylon |
| Bottom housing material | Nylon |
| Mount type | PCB (5-pin) |
| Stem construction | Partial box |
| Stem material | POM |
| Spring | 22mm single-stage spring |
| Bottom-out weight | 45g |
| Factory lube status | Yes, factory lubed |
| Pre-travel distance | 2.00 mm |
| Total travel distance | 3.20 mm |
The technical data of a switch can be hard to understand. Our goal here is to demystify how these specs affect feel and sound. We hope this helps you discover whether or not a switch might be a good fit.
Bottom-out: 45g
Bottoming out, or pressing all the way down, on this Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile switch requires 45g of force. With a lighter bottom-out than 98% of switches in our selection, the Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile is considered lightweight.
A switch's bottom-out force is dependent solely on its spring weight.
Factory Lubed
The Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile is factory lubed. This is done to reduce friction and improve the feel of the switch. Other effects include reduced noise and if a tactile switch, slightly decreased tactility. Choosing a factory lubed switch saves you time and energy from having to lube the switch yourself. Factories have drastically improved the lubing process over the years, meaning more and more factory-lubed switches are great to use out-of-the-box.
Top and Bottom Housing: Nylon
Nylon is the Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile's top and bottom housing material. Nylon is a classic switch housing material. Typing on switches that use nylon elicits a deeper and fuller sound profile. In part, this is because nylon is a relatively softer plastic and absorbs more sound than harder plastics, thereby creating a duller and rounder sound.
Mount type: PCB (5-pin)
The Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile is a PCB (5-pin) mount switch. PCB-mount, or 5-pin, switches feature 2 extra alignment pins when compared to their 3-pin counterparts. This ensures alignment (i.e. switch won't rotate and will stay in place) if your keyboard does not feature a plate or if you choose not to use one. If your keyboard's PCB does not have holes for these alignment pins, you will need to trim them off before installing them.
Stem construction: Partial box
Switches with a box stem reduce wobble in two ways. One is through an aesthetic enhancement by reducing resting state wobble: this makes it such that gaps between your lines of keycaps are more straight and won't appear jagged.
Second, box stems have a stricter x and y-axis tolerance as you press down.
Switches with box-shaped stems are also technically more dustproof and water-resistant.
(Although neat in theory, at Milktooth, we do not think the latter two features are very consequential.)
Descriptors
Snappy switches are super responsive. Frequently, this is due to longer or dual-staged springs which makes the typing experience feel more alive.
An invigorating switch offers pronounced feedback, moderate to firm actuation force, snappy and reactive feel, thereby creating an immersive typing sensation.
Bouncy switches provide a spring-like or elastic feedback sensation. The keys have a lively feel, giving you rebound when pressed.
A clacky keyboard switch produces a sharp and snappy sound when pressed. The sound can be described as crisp, bright, and percussive.
High-pitched switches produce a sharp and crisp sound when pressed. If you do not like the more rich and bassy sound profiles of certain keyboard switches, be sure to pick higher-pitched ones.
Sharp tactile switches are known for their high feedback intensity. Its strong and crisp tactile bump is prominent and can be felt distinctly with each and every keypress.
Accented switches, most frequently used to describe a certain type of tactile switch, that is not hypertactile yet is not scratchy. It is thus used to describe a "medium tactile" switch that provides a prominent amount of tactility that is neither overwhelming nor subtle.
When typing on a resonant switch, you can expect a higher-pitched sound profile and an immersive auditory experience. The sound profile is clean and sharp.
No sound test available for this switch yet!
Try Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile switches before buying them
Pick 10 switches and we'll send them your way to try at home for 5 days.
How it works
First, pick 10 switches you want to try. Then, we'll send you those 10 switches to try at home for 5 days. You'll get to experience the switches and see how they feel. We'll also include a guide to help you pick your favorite switch and a preprinted return shipping label.
What comes in my try at-home box?
The 10 switches you choose will be installed on switch tester bases so you can type on them as you would on a normal keyboard. Your try at-home kit comes with a preprinted return shipping label.
How much does this try-before-you-buy program cost?
At just $10—shipping included—the try at-home program is the most cost-effective way to try switches before buying them. At less than half the cost of switch testers and with more than triple the variety to choose from, you can try before you buy without breaking the bank so you can be sure you're getting the right switch for your needs.
How do I buy the switches I want?
Send back the switches in your box using your prepaid label and purchase your favorite (or favorites)!
Everything that's included
First, try switches at home with shipping included both ways. After purchasing the switches you love most, know your switches come with a 30-day, hassle-free return or exchange policy. If you don't love your switches, we'll take them back—no questions asked.
