Drop Halo True
Designed by Input Club, made by Kaihua. Actuates around 54g, presses through the bump at 60g and bottoms out heavy near 100g. The Halo stem is the basis of the original Holy Panda.
Actuation force
60 gf
Bottom-out force
100 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, weighty bottom-out. |
| Price tier | $$ |
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Drop Halo True FAQs
Is the Drop Halo True linear, tactile or clicky?
The Drop Halo True is a tactile switch. Rounded tactile bump near the top, then a very heavy climb to a 100g bottom-out that discourages bottoming.
How heavy is the Drop Halo True?
It actuates at about 60 grams-force and bottoms out around 100 gf.
Is the Drop Halo True good for gaming or typing?
Typists who want a heavy tactile that rewards a light touch and resists bottoming out.