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When comparing Buckling spring vs Topre Purple, the Slant community recommends Buckling spring for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Buckling spring is ranked 5th while Topre Purple is ranked 23rd.
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Pros
Pro Very precise
Pro Equally good for double-tapping and single press of a key
Pro Buckling springs are very durable
Pro Buckling of the spring provides tactility and auditory feedback
Pro Tactile bump
Pro Low resistance after the bump
Pro Very smooth
Its action is very smooth, with a tactile bump near the top of the stroke.
Cons
Con Takes more vertical space than most other switch types
Con Less accessories available
Con Noisy
Con Possibly semi-mechanical rubber dome
Debate over whether it is technically classified as mechanical as the question asks, or only semi-mechanical
Con Silenced
Topre purple switches are mostly used in silenced Topre keyboards.