Outemu Brown
TactileA budget MX Brown clone with a slightly more assertive bump than Cherry's original. Common in entry-level boards and perfectly usable for office typing, if a touch rattly stock.
Sound & feel
Outemu Brown gives you the familiar light-tactile recipe (a modest bump partway through 4.0mm of travel at 50g) for about as little money as tactile switches get. Interestingly, many typists find its bump slightly more present than a Cherry MX Brown's, which some consider an upgrade at a fraction of the price.
Outemu's table rates it 50±10gf to actuate with a 60±10gf tactile force, and that 60 is the bump peak rather than the landing, which is where a lot of listings quietly file it. Outemu publishes no bottom-out for the Brown, so that row is blank here. Independent force curves do not settle it either: KeebWorks reads the peak nearer 53g, and sample-to-sample spread on a budget switch this common is wide.
The compromises are stock smoothness and acoustics: there is some rattle and spring noise that lube and films would tame. As a starter tactile in a Redragon or similar budget board, it does the job and teaches you whether tactility is your thing.
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
- Outemu Brown vs Cherry MX Brown MX2A , or jump to Cherry MX Brown MX2A
- Outemu Brown vs Gateron Brown , or jump to Gateron Brown
- Outemu Brown vs Akko CS Ocean Blue , or jump to Akko CS Ocean Blue
Frequently asked questions
What does the Outemu Brown sound like?
mid-pitched tap with a light rattle. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Outemu Brown good for gaming or typing?
Its tactile bump, which Outemu rates at a 60g peak, 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 Outemu Brown?
50g actuation, 60g at the tactile bump. Note that Outemu officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.