{"product_id":"ktt-macaron-switches-pack-of-10","title":"KTT Macaron Switches – Smooth Linear (Red) \u0026 Gentle Tactile (Blue), Factory-Lubed Pastel | 5-Pin, Pack of 10","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nn-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo keystrokes in one pastel lineup — a light 37gf linear (Red) and a gentle 40gf tactile (Blue), both on a shared PA66 and POM foundation, factory lubed and ready to install.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; padding:4px 0;\"\u003eRead the full description\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe KTT Macaron series is a pair of 5-pin switches offering two distinct keystroke characters in one visually cohesive lineup — a lightweight linear and a gentle tactile — both built on the same PA66 housing and POM stem foundation, factory lubed and ready to install. The Macaron name reflects the pastel colour identity of the stems and housing, and the series has built a steady following in the budget switch community as a reliable, smooth option that delivers more than its price tier typically promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Macaron Red is a light linear — 37gf actuation, 45gf bottom-out, with an uninterrupted, smooth keystroke from top to bottom across 4mm of travel. At this weight it sits on the lighter end of the linear spectrum, suiting fast typists and gaming where rapid presses benefit from low-resistance actuation. The POM stem provides its characteristic low-friction feel, and the 18mm spring contributes a progressive, stable return without the ping shorter springs can produce. Factory lubrication covers the key contact zones for a smooth, controlled stroke with no break-in required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Macaron Blue brings a tactile bump to the same material foundation — 40gf actuation with a 50gf force at the bump point and a 50gf bottom-out. The bump is defined but not sharp, sitting in a comfortable middle ground between the subtle feedback of lightly tactile switches and the more pronounced feel of heavier options. For anyone who wants per-keystroke confirmation without the noise of a clicky switch and without the firmness of heavier tactiles, the Blue is a well-calibrated, office-friendly tactile. Pre-travel is 2mm on both variants, placing the tactile event at a consistent, predictable point in the stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eBoth share the same 5-pin PCB mount for added stability over 3-pin alternatives, the same PA66 housing for a consistent acoustic base, and the same 50-million-click rated life. The Macaron series is one of the more complete budget switch offerings available — two distinct types, a shared quality baseline, and a price that makes sampling both genuinely accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e🌟 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Distinct Variants\u003c\/strong\u003e — Macaron Red (linear) for a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke; Macaron Blue (tactile) for defined bump feedback without click noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOM Stem\u003c\/strong\u003e — Naturally low-friction, self-lubricating stem material for a smooth, consistent feel across both variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePA66 Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Durable, consistent housing with a balanced acoustic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Lubed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Applied at manufacture for immediate smooth performance, no prep required\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — Longer spring length for a stable, progressive force curve with clean rebound\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Pin Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Added stability over 3-pin switches; fits all 5-pin hot-swap and soldered PCBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Actuation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 37gf (Red) and 40gf (Blue) for comfortable extended sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMX Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with all MX-mount keycaps and PCBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50M-Click Rated Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reliable durability for extended daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd; text-align:left; width:34%;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eMacaron Red (Linear)\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003eMacaron Blue (Tactile)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLinear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTactile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperating Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e37gf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e40gf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eTactile Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50gf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBottom-Out Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e45gf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50gf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePre-Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eTotal Travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eStem Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePOM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePA66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePA66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpring Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eLubrication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFactory Lubed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFactory Lubed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee; font-weight:600;\"\u003eRated Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50M Clicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e50M Clicks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #b0b0b0; background:#f7f7f7; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 How Many Do I Need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eSwitches are sold in packs of 10. As a rough guide: a 60\/65% board needs ~68 switches (7 packs), a 75% ~84 (9 packs), a TKL ~87 (9 packs), and a full-size ~104 (11 packs). Buy a pack or two extra if you want spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #4a9; background:#eef7f2; padding:12px 16px; margin:16px 0; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Genuine KTT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003eSourced directly from KTT \/ official distribution — these are genuine KTT Macaron switches, not clones or relabels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e🎯 Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFirst-time builders who want to try both a linear and a tactile at an accessible price before committing to a full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTypists who prefer a light, smooth linear (Red) or a quiet, defined tactile bump (Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHot-swap owners after a factory-lubed, no-prep budget switch for daily use or switch testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone building a pastel or themed board who wants the aesthetic carried through to the internals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nerdy Nest","offers":[{"title":"10 Switches \/ Macaron Red (Linear)","offer_id":52981942026557,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Switches \/ Macaron Blue (Tactile)","offer_id":52981942059325,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9735\/3277\/files\/ktt_macaron_red_1.jpg?v=1791116287","url":"https:\/\/nerdy-nest.com\/products\/ktt-macaron-switches-pack-of-10","provider":"Nerdy Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}