Appearance:īoth of the Tangerine V2 switches boast a bright orange, translucent housing, with differing green colored stems as mentioned above in the previous paragraph. Both of the variants come lubed with a “very light application” of factory lube according to TKC’s sales page and feature UHMWPE as the primary material in the housings – the same material that has been used in Invyr’s new aftermarket stems that have made a stir earlier in 2020. Unlike PrimeKB’s Alpacas, though, the Tangerine V2s come in two varieties – a light green-stemmed 62g variant, and a dark green- stemmed 67g variant. The C3 Equalz Tangerine V2 switches, which I will now short to Tangerine V2s for the rest of this document to save both my sanity and my stroke count on these switches, have certainly been among the most hyped linear switches rivaled only be Alpacas so far in 2020.

The earlier versions of Tangerine switches have all since been discontinued prior to the release of the Equalz C3 Tangerine V2 line and there will likely not ever be a restocking due to the switch in switch manufacturers by TKC.Ĭ3 Equalz Tangerine V2 Switch Performance As of the writing time of this document, these switches will be restocked on their website as of March of 2020. The two big differences between these switches and the ones that were originally planned are the translucent, rather than opaque, housings as well as these being produced by JWK rather than Gateron.įirst being shipped to customers in mid to late January of 2020, these switches sold extremely well and have plans to be stocked on TKC to some regular extent. Equalz C3 Tangerine V2s – These are the switches that these reviews are for. However, due to (rumored) issues surrounding the Linjar groupbuy, Gateron no longer was willing to produce these pieces. Riding shortly after the success of the Linjar switches, and in my opinion strongly influenced by them, the first C3 Tangerine V2 was to be an opaque orange house with a green stem and was also to be produced by Gateron. C3 Tangerine V2 – While it may have escaped the memory of many enthusiasts within the hobby, these switches are not the first time that an orange-housed, green-stemmed linear tangerine switch was pitched to the community at large. (The designation of V1.5 is self-chosen due to a want for a distinction between the western and Chinese rounds but is not officially recognized by TKC.) Featuring the same black bottomed switch as before, this new round also featured a milky bottomed option with a 62g spring. C3 Tangerine V1.5 – After the success in the Chinese market, the C3 Tangerines made their appearance to the western world at large. Coming in 67g weightings only, these switches were manufactured by Gateron and sold exclusively to the Chinese market. The C3 Equalz x TKC Tangerine 62g Light Green Linear switches are designed with gold-plated, PCB-mounted contacts for improved electrical conductivity and durability.-C3 Tangerine V1 – The very first of the Tangerine line, these switches featured black bottoms, clear tops, and the iconic tangerine orange stems. The switch housing is made of UHMWP, a durable and lightweight plastic material that helps to reduce the overall weight of the switch. The switch is linear, meaning there is no tactile feedback or bump when the switch is pressed, making it ideal for fast and efficient typing. The C3 Equalz x TKC Tangerine 62g/67g Linear switches feature a unique stem design that is made of POM, a high-quality plastic material that provides a smooth keystroke and reduces friction. C3 Equalz x TKC Tangerine Linear switches are a premium mechanical keyboard switch designed for a smooth and consistent typing experience.

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