{"product_id":"gazzew-boba-u4t-tactile-switches-18-pack","title":"Gazzew Boba U4T Tactile Switches (18-pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boba U4T is the switch behind the \"thock\" meme: Gazzew's long-pole tactile with a strong, rounded bump and a deep, marbly bottom-out sound that made it a community legend. Factory-assembled with a light lube on the spring base and leaf, it is sold here in an 18-pack so you can hear what the fuss is about before buying a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile switch with the signature deep \"thock\" sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-out force options: 62g, 65g, 68g (depending on variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ev3 full-clear housings for maximum RGB shine-through; v2 black housings also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight factory lube on spring base and leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 switches per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e18 × Gazzew Boba U4T tactile switches\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits MX-style hot-swap and solder PCBs. Gazzew's hard-pin design is compatible with universal Outemu, Kailh, and Gateron sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is this for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTactile fans chasing the famous thock, and anyone who wants a premium-feeling switch without a premium price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"thocky\" actually mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deep, soft, marbly bottom-out sound — the opposite of high-pitched clack. The U4T's long-pole stem is what produces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU4 vs U4T — what is the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe U4 is Gazzew's silent tactile; the U4T is the non-silent version tuned for maximum thock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need lube or films?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey come lightly lubed and Gazzew housings fit tightly, so most people run them stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many packs for a full board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 4 packs covers a 65% (68 switches); 5 packs covers a TKL (87 switches).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/typetide.shop\/blogs\/guides\/linear-vs-tactile-vs-clicky-switches\"\u003eLinear vs Tactile vs Clicky Switches: Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gazzew","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":62778971783249,"sku":null,"price":13.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/1498\/5553\/files\/IMG_1515.jpg?v=1790807405","url":"https:\/\/typetide.shop\/products\/gazzew-boba-u4t-tactile-switches-18-pack","provider":"TypeTide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}