Drop Halo Clear
Designed by Input Club, made by Kaihua. Peak tactile force about 65g with a roughly 78g bottom-out. The Halo stem is the basis of the original Holy Panda.
Actuation force
65 gf
Bottom-out force
78 gf
Pre-travel
1.7 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Tactile |
| Brand | Drop |
| Mount | 3-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | POM (Halo) |
| Top housing | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Progressive |
| Sound | Fairly quiet with a firm bottom-out, a touch lighter than Halo True. |
| Price tier | $$ |
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Drop Halo Clear FAQs
Is the Drop Halo Clear linear, tactile or clicky?
The Drop Halo Clear is a tactile switch. Slightly stronger tactile bump than the True but a lighter 78g bottom-out, so it is easier to bottom.
How heavy is the Drop Halo Clear?
It actuates at about 65 grams-force and bottoms out around 78 gf.
Is the Drop Halo Clear good for gaming or typing?
Tactile fans who want the Halo bump without the very heavy Halo True bottom-out.