Epomaker Flamingo is a linear mechanical switch from Epomaker released in January 2023 with a 47 gf operating force and 1.8 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 100 million keystrokes.
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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.
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Epomaker Flamingo
Epomaker
Epomaker
Bird Series
Flamingo Pink
January 2023
Available
Mechanical
Linear
MX
5-pin
35 ± 5 gf
47 ± 5 gf
60 ± 5 gf
1.8 ± 0.2 mm
3.8 ± 0.2 mm
No
No
No
No
Linear
Standard MX
No
Medium
Clacky
PC
PC
POM
Dual-stage
21.00 mm
60 gf
Translucent
Factory pre-lubed on stem rails and dual-stage spring
No
Yes
At least 100 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated copper
Editor's Note: The Epomaker Flamingo is a popular enthusiast linear switch celebrated for its vivid pink aesthetic and snappy dual-stage spring. Actuating at 47gf with a 35gf initial weight and 3.8mm total travel, it offers an exceptionally responsive rebound that prevents accidental key drops while maintaining energetic return feedback. Featuring an all-polycarbonate housing and self-lubricating POM stem, sound tests highlight its smooth keypress and clean, high-pitched bottom-out clack with minimal leaf ping.
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 Flamingo is a Mechanical switch from Epomaker with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Epomaker Flamingo has an operating force of 47 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Epomaker Flamingo has a pre-travel of 1.80 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Epomaker Flamingo has a total travel distance of 3.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Epomaker Flamingo 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 Flamingo 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 Flamingo include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Epomaker Flamingo 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 Flamingo lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PC, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated copper. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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