I made a video comparing ALPS SKCM Blue vs Matias Click.

[Tangtawan]

Hi, I have made a quick comparison video of ALPS SKCM Blue vs Matias Click. Few months ago, I wanna know whats so good about ALPS style switches; why do people like it so much, so i ordered this KBP V80 with Matias click. And a month later, I found a Focus FK-2001 with ALPS SKCM blue very cheap from recycling center (it worth nothing in where i live); it was first in very bad condition and typing feel is the worst i could ever imagine- so i did take apart all the switches and clean the internals.

Note that these are the only two ALPS style switches I have ever experienced, so this video will only be based on my thoughts. And sorry for my faulty english, as its not my mother tongue.

Hope it helps clarifying questions regarding ALPS clone vs Genuine ALPS.

[Chyros]

Nice video! I've been wanting to do a Matias v Alps video for a long time now, but I don't own a Matias keyboard.

The Focus looks really lovely with the Thai sublegends; I suppose it's because of them they're not the usual Tai-Hao doubleshots (quite similar to the ones you stuck on the KBP, actually). It's a very pretty board, IMO. If the keyboard was so dirty that some keys actually got stuck (let alone if it saw heavy use), then no amount of cleaning will restore them to their original state, which is a most unfortunate symptom of Alps switches. The fact Matias switches are brand new is definitely a major advantage here.

[Tangtawan]

Nice video! I've been wanting to do a Matias v Alps video for a long time now, but I don't own a Matias keyboard.

The Focus looks really lovely with the Thai sublegends; I suppose it's because of them they're not the usual Tai-Hao doubleshots (quite similar to the ones you stuck on the KBP, actually). It's a very pretty board, IMO. If the keyboard was so dirty that some keys actually got stuck (let alone if it saw heavy use), then no amount of cleaning will restore them to their original state, which is a most unfortunate symptom of Alps switches. The fact Matias switches are brand new is definitely a major advantage here.

Thanks for the comment, I actually have to give you credits.. since I followed your tutorial on ALPS restoration. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mhmb2kBuwQ).

When I first got this FK-2001 the Enter key stuck when being pressed down due to some sort of stabilizer being very scratchy, so i kinda have to remove it and use the keyboard without that stabilizer- the picture is in attachment (i dont know what its called). Other normal switch mounted keys without stabilizer at least rebound back, but in a very slow rate; after i managed to take it all apart and clean them with high pressurized air (without adjusting the leaf spring whatsoever) they finally rebound like a normal switch should do.

Guess i would never be able to experience the true typing feel of SKCM unless I managed to find a board in very new condition. Wonder how many lifetime keystrokes these ALPS switches designed to go for? Judging from the wear on keycaps, mine would have been through over 10 million strokes on heavily used keys.

[Chyros]

Yes, I'd say you need new or as-new Alps boards for the full experience. Some can still be really good, just not quite AS good as new ones. Alps are rated at 20 million keystrokes, technically, but heavy use will definitely affect the keyfeel badly.

Glad you found the video useful .

[KeepClackingAnd...]

Very interesting video, thank you! Could anybody do the same with White Alps vs. Matias Clicky?