Alps SKCL Green
LinearThe vintage Alps linear: the SKCL line's smooth glide without leaves or clicks. A rarity that shows Alps could do linear too, decades before the modern linear boom.
Sound & feel
The SKCL line is the linear branch of the vintage Alps family, and Green is its best-known color. With no tactile or click leaf in the path, the complicated Alps internals resolve into a surprisingly smooth, dry glide with a muted landing.
Linears were a minority taste in the Alps era (most boards shipped tactile or clicky), so SKCL Greens turn up in fewer donors and attract more curiosity than demand. The SKCL Green is documented at 50 gf, lighter than most modern linears and close to a Cherry MX Red.
They are worth knowing as proof that today's linear-dominated market had a vintage ancestor, one that gamers of the era never knew they wanted.
Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made
Compare it
- Alps SKCL Green vs Cherry MX Red MX2A , or jump to Cherry MX Red MX2A
- Alps SKCL Green vs Gateron Yellow , or jump to Gateron Yellow
- Alps SKCL Green vs Alps SKCM Orange , or jump to Alps SKCM Orange
Frequently asked questions
What does the Alps SKCL Green sound like?
smooth dry vintage glide, muted landing. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Alps SKCL Green good for gaming or typing?
As a linear switch with 50g actuation force and 1.7mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.
How heavy is the Alps SKCL Green?
50g actuation. Note that Alps officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.