KiiwiHoly Panda vs Everglide Crystal Purple sound
Two sharp tactiles, and a comparison people make often: the Crystal Purple became popular as an affordable way to get a Holy Panda-like bump. Type below and switch between them.
Type the words below, then switch above. Headphones make the difference obvious.
The short answer
Both have a strong, sharp bump and no click. The Holy Panda is known for its full, rounded bottom-out; the 55cN Crystal Purple for a defined press and a clean, solid bottom-out.
Holy Panda
A Halo stem in a Panda housing. The bump comes early and hard, and you hear a crisp tap on the way down and a deeper thud at the bottom.
Everglide Crystal Purple
Everglide's 55cN tactile with a pronounced bump. The sound follows the bump: a defined press on the way down and a clean, solid bottom-out.
At a glance
| Holy Panda | Everglide Crystal Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Bump | Sharp, early | Pronounced |
| Known for | Full, rounded bottom-out | Clean, solid bottom-out |
| Click | No | No |
Questions
Is the Crystal Purple like a Holy Panda?
They're often compared: both have a strong, sharp bump and no click. The Crystal Purple became popular as an affordable way to get that feel.
Which sounds deeper?
The Holy Panda is known for its full, rounded bottom-out; the Crystal Purple for a clean, solid one. Type the same words on each above to hear it.
Are these switches loud?
Moderately. The bump adds a tap on the way down, but there's no click.
Can I hear the Holy Panda and Crystal Purple on my Mac?
Yes. Kiiwi plays the Holy Panda and Crystal Purple, recorded from real switches, under the keyboard you already own, from the menu bar, in every app.
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Kiiwi has all 38 recordings, these included, and plays them under the keyboard you already own. In your headphones or on your speakers, from the menu bar. $4.99 once.
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