Alps SKCM Salmon
TactileThe Orange's firmer sibling: same rounded, snappy Alps tactility with a heavier hand. Preferred by deliberate typists who found the Orange a touch too easy to press.
Sound & feel
SKCM Salmon is essentially a heavier take on the Orange: the same rounded, snappy tactile leaf, documented at 70 gf. The extra resistance gives each keystroke a deliberate, planted quality that fans of heavy switches prize.
The sound stays in the Orange's territory: a dry, deep tap with no click, though the harder landing adds a little more authority to the bottom-out.
Salmons turn up in a good spread of donors, including Apple's M0115 and M0116/M0118 and the early Dell AT101 (the pre-Silitek boards, not the AT101W, which moved to SKCM Black around 1992). Their reputation as the "typist's Alps" keeps prices firm on the vintage market.
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 Salmon vs Alps SKCM Orange , or jump to Alps SKCM Orange
- Alps SKCM Salmon vs Alps SKCM Black , or jump to Alps SKCM Black
- Alps SKCM Salmon vs Zeal PC Zealios V2 , or jump to Zeal PC Zealios V2
Frequently asked questions
What does the Alps SKCM Salmon sound like?
firm deep tap with vintage snap. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Alps SKCM Salmon 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 Salmon?
70g actuation. Note that Alps officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.