C3 Tangerine

Linear C3Equalz, made by JWK

C3 Tangerine switch
C3Equalz product image

C3 Tangerines are JWK-made linears famous for a deep thocky sound signature, available in 62g and 67g with POM stems and multiple housing material options.

C3 Tangerine specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 62g
Bottom-out force 67g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 3.8 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring 62g or 67g
Factory lube light
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.65 / switch
Sound profile deep thocky linear
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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Tangerine

Durock Alpaca V2 Linear The Durock Alpaca V2 is a PrimeKB-designed, JWK-made linear with a 62g bottom-out spring, PC top, and nylon bottom that became the enthusiast staple recommendation for smooth budget-premium builds. Compare: C3 Tangerine vs Durock Alpaca V2
Gateron Oil King Linear The Gateron Oil King is a heavily factory-lubed 55g linear that combines a nylon top with Gateron's INK bottom housing for a deep, oily thock straight out of the box. Compare: C3 Tangerine vs Gateron Oil King
NovelKeys Cream Linear The NovelKeys Cream is the iconic all-POM Kailh linear that popularized POM housings; scratchy stock, but famous for its deep clack once broken in or lubed.

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the C3 Tangerine (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.

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