C³Equalz X TKC Banana Split Switches

Arguably the most popular linear switch in keyboard history, and for good reason!  Banana Split switches are linear switches are buttery smooth with a 62g spring, nylon and polycarbonate blended housing, and POM stem.

• Sold in units of 10, 70, 90 and 110 switches. Please note 10 unit switches are not offered in plastic cases and are sold in bags.

About the Switches

• Linear switch with 62g spring. These have a smooth keypress with no tactile bump.
  
• Nylon and polycarbonate blended housing, with POM (polyoxymethylene) stem.
• PCB mount.
• Pre-lubed in factory – very light application. You can lube these switches on top of this.
• Packaged in a new hard plastic case with a sticker snap lid. Easily reusable and perfect for holding spare switches.
• Designed by C³Equalz and manufactured by JWK.
  

Note: These were previously sold by other vendors under the working development name 'Macho.' These are not a JWK recolor; they use a proprietary C³Equalz housing mold.

Switches 101

A keyboard switch is the little component that sits underneath the keycap and connects to the keyboard PCB. On a mechanical keyboard, every key has its own switch.

How many switches do I need?

For common sizes, here are some estimates (these can vary slightly by keyboard model):

• Full-size (100%): 104
• TKL (Tenkeyless): 87
• 75%: 81 
• • Our Portico75 Keyboard uses 79 switches.
• 65%: 68
• Our Portico Keyboard uses 67 switches.
• 60%: 61

We recommend buying enough to fill your board, with some extra to spare.

For more switch basics, read our Switches 101 article on Keyboard University →

Reviews & Sound Tests

• Brandon Taylor: c3 Equalz x The Key Dot Co Banana Split Switches Review! Smoooooth Linear Switches For Gaming
  
• Too Much Tech: Banana Split Switches Review! Pre-Lubed Linear Switches with the BEST SOUND?!
• wabi sabi: Macho/Banana Split Review & Typing Sounds (Stock vs Lubed & Films)
• wabi sabi: Macho/Banana Split vs Tangerine Typing Sounds (Stock & Lubed + Films)
• filled types: Banana Split Switches || Brutal60 || Pom Plate || ASMR Sound Test
• Thock Test: C3 Macho / Banana Split Lubed vs Stock