Outemu Blue
One of the most common budget clicky switches, shipped in countless entry-level boards. Cherry MX Blue clone; sockets and keycaps are fully MX compatible.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Clicky |
| Brand | Outemu |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | MX-clone stem (POM), click jacket |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Standard coil |
| Sound | Loud, higher-pitched click; a touch scratchier and rattlier than a Cherry Blue. |
| Price tier | $ |
Some specs for this switch are community estimates rather than official numbers and can vary by batch. Treat force/travel as approximate.
Building with the Outemu Blue?
I hand-build small-batch programmable macropads (QMK/VIA) in Barcelona, and repair keyboard PCBs. Pick your switch, pick your layout with the Shortcut Library, and stop reaching for chords.
Outemu Blue FAQs
Is the Outemu Blue linear, tactile or clicky?
The Outemu Blue is a clicky switch. Medium-weight clicky with a clear tactile click bump; a classic budget Cherry Blue clone.
How heavy is the Outemu Blue?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Outemu Blue good for gaming or typing?
Budget builds and hot-swap boards where a cheap, loud clicky is wanted.