Epomaker Budgerigar is a tactile mechanical switch from Epomaker released in January 2023 with a 47 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 100 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Epomaker Budgerigar
Epomaker
Epomaker
Bird Series
Yellow / Pale Green
January 2023
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
5-pin
40 ± 5 gf
47 ± 10 gf
60 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
2 ± 0.5 mm
3.8 ± 0.2 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
Standard MX
No
Medium
Thocky
PA66
PA66
POM
Dual-stage
21.00 mm
60 gf
Solid
Light factory lubrication on leaf contacts and slider tracks
No
Yes
At least 100 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated copper
Heavy tactile feedback hits right at the top of the 3.8mm stroke on Epomaker Budgerigar, providing an authoritative mechanical snap. Fingers encounter a forceful 55gf tactile peak before dropping cleanly past the 47gf actuation point into bottom-out. Audio recordings capture an unmistakable resonant, loud clack amplified by its dense nylon bottom casing. Seasoned builders recommend mounting these on an aluminum or brass plate when maximum tactile clarity and loud acoustic feedback are desired. The solid POM stem lands decisively, giving heavy typists unmistakable physical confirmation on every single character.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Epomaker Budgerigar is a Mechanical switch from Epomaker with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Epomaker Budgerigar has an operating force of 47 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Epomaker Budgerigar has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Epomaker Budgerigar has a total travel distance of 3.8 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Epomaker Budgerigar lists tactile force: 55 gf, tactile position: 0.50 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Epomaker Budgerigar is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Epomaker Budgerigar is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Epomaker Budgerigar include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Epomaker Budgerigar is rated for At least 100 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Epomaker Budgerigar lists top housing: PA66, bottom housing: PA66, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated copper. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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