Alps SKCM Orange
TactileThe beloved vintage Alps tactile: a rounded, snappy bump with a clean, deep tap and no click. Found in the Apple Extended Keyboard, among others. Many typists' idea of the perfect quiet-ish switch.
Sound & feel
SKCM Orange is the tactile Alps that enthusiasts hunt for, best known from the original Apple Extended Keyboard. Its bump is rounded and genuinely snappy (quicker and more defined than Cherry's tactiles of the same era), with a clean, deep tap instead of a click.
Like all vintage Alps, feel depends heavily on condition. A pristine Orange is remarkably crisp; decades of dust turn the same switch scratchy, which is why restored examples command real money.
Modern typists often describe it as what MX Browns wish they were. The lineage runs forward through Salmon to today's Matias Quiet Click, which recreates the idea with simplified internals.
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 SKCM Orange vs Alps SKCM Salmon , or jump to Alps SKCM Salmon
- Alps SKCM Orange vs Community Holy Panda (Original Frankenswitch) , or jump to Community Holy Panda (Original Frankenswitch)
- Alps SKCM Orange vs Topre 45g Electrocapacitive , or jump to Topre 45g Electrocapacitive
- Alps SKCM Orange vs Matias Quiet Click , or jump to Matias Quiet Click
Frequently asked questions
What does the Alps SKCM Orange sound like?
clean deep tap, snappy and dry. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Alps SKCM Orange good for gaming or typing?
Its tactile bump gives clear feedback on every actuation, which most people love for typing. It works for gaming too, though some prefer linears for rapid double-taps.
How heavy is the Alps SKCM Orange?
60g actuation. Note that Alps officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.