Click Inc HP 47g
Click Inc HP 47g review: a light 47g tactile switch with a short 3.6mm travel, POM stem and factory lube. Specs, feel, tuning and verdict.
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Quick Summary
The Click Inc HP 47g is a light tactile switch built around a polycarbonate top, nylon bottom and a POM stem, tuned for a soft bump and a comfortable, quiet typing feel. With a ~47g actuation and a short 3.6mm travel, it leans toward effortless daily typing rather than dramatic tactility. It is a sensible pick for anyone who wants a gentle tactile event without the finger fatigue of a heavier, sharper switch.
Specs and Feel
This is a lightly tactile switch, not a sledgehammer. The bump arrives early in the 1.8mm pre-travel and feels rounded and restrained, more of a reassuring nudge than a hard wall. The shortened 3.6mm total travel keeps keypresses brisk, and the modest gap between the 47g actuation and 58g bottom-out means there is little spring resistance fighting your fingers.
The POM stem against the nylon-bottom, polycarbonate-top housing gives the switch a smooth, slightly muted glide, and the factory lube keeps scratch low across the travel. Stem wobble is well controlled and unremarkable for a stock switch; you will not notice it in normal use. Sound is on the quieter, deeper side thanks to the nylon bottom housing, with the polycarbonate top adding a touch of brightness to the bottom-out rather than any clack.
Tuning
It is factory lubed and perfectly usable stock. A light pass of thin lube on the springs tames any faint ping, and a careful stem-lube sharpens the glide if you want it glassier. Films are largely unnecessary here given the tight tolerances, so leave them out unless you are chasing the last few percent of consistency.
Verdict
Buy the Click Inc HP 47g if you want a light, smooth tactile that disappears into long typing sessions and stays quiet on the desk. It will not satisfy anyone hunting for a loud, pronounced bump. As an easygoing daily-driver tactile with a short travel and clean stock feel, it is a solid pick.
Frequently asked
How heavy is the Click Inc HP 47g?
It actuates around 47g and bottoms out near 58g, putting it firmly in light-to-medium territory. The gentle slope between those two numbers keeps it easy on the fingers for long sessions.
Is the HP 47g a strong tactile switch?
No. The tactile bump is light and rounded rather than sharp, so it reads as a soft, polite tactile rather than an aggressive one. Heavy-bump fans will want something punchier; everyone else gets a smooth, fatigue-free feel.
Does the Click Inc HP 47g need lubing out of the box?
It ships factory lubed and feels fine stock. A light hand-lube on the springs and rails will quiet ping and add polish, but it is optional rather than necessary.
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