C3 Kiwi

Name: C3 Kiwi switch
Brand: C3Equalz

Tactile C3Equalz, made by JWK

C3 Kiwis are JWK tactile switches from the C3Equalz line, offering a medium rounded bump as a more affordable alternative to Holy Panda-class tactiles.

C3 Kiwi specs

Type	Tactile
Actuation force	67g
Bottom-out force	n/a
Pre-travel	n/a
Total travel	4 mm
Stem	POM
Top housing	PC
Bottom housing	nylon
Spring	67g
Factory lube	light
Pins	5-pin
Typical price	$0.65 / switch
Sound profile	rounded tactile
Released	2020

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the C3 Kiwi

Durock T1 Tactile The Durock T1 is the classic JWK strong tactile, with a large rounded 67g bump that spawned an entire family of T1-based recolors and variants. Compare: C3 Kiwi vs Durock T1

Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Tactile The Drop + Invyr Holy Panda is the mass-produced version of the legendary Halo-stem-in-Panda-housing frankenswitch, with a sharp P-shaped bump right at the top of travel.

Gazzew Boba U4T Tactile The Gazzew Boba U4T is the benchmark thocky tactile, pairing a big D-shaped bump with soft proprietary housings for a deep bottom-out; also sold in a 68g weighting. Compare: C3 Kiwi vs Gazzew Boba U4T

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the C3 Kiwi (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use compare boards side by side to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.