Kinetic Labs Salmon

Name: Kinetic Labs Salmon switch
Brand: Kinetic Labs

Linear Kinetic Labs, made by JWK

Kinetic Labs Salmon is a JWK-made linear with a salmon-colored stem, a midrange custom linear known for smooth travel after a light lube job.

Kinetic Labs Salmon specs

Type	Linear
Actuation force	63.5g
Bottom-out force	n/a
Pre-travel	n/a
Total travel	4 mm
Stem	POM
Top housing	PC
Bottom housing	nylon
Spring	63.5g
Factory lube	light
Pins	5-pin
Typical price	$0.55 / switch
Sound profile	smooth salmon linear
Released	2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

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: Kinetic Labs Salmon vs Durock Alpaca V2

C3 Tangerine Linear 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. Compare: Kinetic Labs Salmon vs C3 Tangerine

Durock POM Linear (Piano) Linear The Durock POM Linear, nicknamed the Piano, is a full-POM 63.5g linear that ships unlubed and rewards hand-lubing with a deep, poppy sound. Compare: Kinetic Labs Salmon vs Durock POM Linear (Piano)

Which keyboards can use it?

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