Outemu Brown
Cheap and widely available Cherry MX Brown clone. Benefits noticeably from lube, which cuts the factory scratch.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Tactile |
| Brand | Outemu |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | MX-clone stem (POM) |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Standard coil |
| Sound | Muted clack with a soft bump; some stem scratch and rattle out of the box. |
| 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 Brown?
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 Brown FAQs
Is the Outemu Brown linear, tactile or clicky?
The Outemu Brown is a tactile switch. Medium tactile with a modest bump; a budget Cherry Brown clone.
How heavy is the Outemu Brown?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Outemu Brown good for gaming or typing?
Budget tactile builds and first hot-swap keyboards.