Zealios V2 78g Key Switch Review

Zealios V2 78g  Uh oh, it’s another obscure title. That can only mean one thing… Danielle wants to talk about keyboards!

Well folks, that’s right, I’m here to tell you about my new favorite keyswitch, the Zealios V2 78g keyswitch. This switch started out as a Cherry MX clone mod (that’s right, a clone mod) that added a more tactile punch to Cherry MX Clear switch clones. The Cherry MX Clear Switch is the only good switch Cherry makes, in my opinion. Controversial!

The V2 version of the Zealios switches brings you even more Fealios. It does this by significantly increasing the tactility of the switch. Zealios placed the tactile bump higher on the press and also made it a much larger, rounder bump. The final result? The most amazing touch switch I have ever used.

Let’s take a look, okay?

Why Zealios V2s?

Before trying the Halo Clear switches on my Massdrop (now Drop) ALT, the Zealios V1 was my tactile switch of choice. However, the early tactility of the Halo Clears, as well as the smooth feel of the Topre key switches, gave me hope that there might be a mechanical switch that could match my love of every switch. I wanted the mechanical punch of Halo Clears with the smoothness of Topre switches. This is exactly what all Zealios V2 switch reviews claim.

Why 78g?

This is the penetrating power, in grams, required to push this keyswitch all the way down. I am a tough writer. I slam down on the keyboard like I’m mad at him. Due to the high actuation force, I barely hit the bottom and feel like I can float over the keys more easily.

V1 Versus V2?

So I mentioned that the V1 was my favorite tactile switch until the Halo Clears came into my life. That’s because it was a firmer, tactile version of the Cherry MX Clear. The difference between switches V1 and V2 is so big that they shouldn’t even have the same name. A version number is not enough. That’s like calling the iPhone XS an “iPod V2.”

Attribute Zealios V1 Zealios V2

Performance Medium High High

Tap Small rounded notch Large rounded bump

Smoothness Slightly rough, like an MX switch Smooth as butter, like a greased linear switch

The difference between the two is gigantic in every way. Visually, the only difference is that the Zealios V2 has a slightly lighter shade of purple and less blue. But the moment you push them, it’s hard to believe they were ever cut from the same cloth.

Feeling?

The improvement in typing experience is hard to underestimate. I usually go for clicky key switches. Strong switches like my Jade Tada68 snare are my favourites. But these are so good that I took my keyboard home to write this review and ended up using it all weekend anyway. It’s so tactile that I can’t help but get a little obsessed with it.

Do you know the joy you feel when you pop bubble wrap? Everyone loves that feeling, right? It is how it is. The feeling is like repeatedly popping bubble wrap without a loud noise. Forget bubble wrap, just get a keyboard with Zealios V2 switches!

Smoothness

I was surprised how soft they are. They are softer than Halo Clears and have a higher trigger point than Halo Clears. The tactile bump is also larger than Halo Clears. That was unexpected. They were better than my previous favorite touch switch in almost every way. I wouldn’t say they are as smooth as Topre key switches, but in my experience they are the closest thing to a non-lubricated tactile switch.4r

Also Read – lg-flatron

Cons: Stabilizers And Linear Stop

This switch has only two disadvantages. The biggest ones are the presence of stabilizers. If you don’t lubricate them, they could creak on some boards, so be sure to do so if you’re soldering your key switches to a board. If you’re going to use them with a hot-swappable keyboard like I did, you’re going to have to cut them.

Each individual key switch has 2 stabilizers. You will need to cut and possibly file each individual switch. The whole process took about an hour on my 68 key Drop ALT. I’ve also had some issues with bent contacts, although I blame myself for moving the contacts slightly in the trimming process.