KBDfans Magnetic

Quick Summary

The KBDfans Magnetic is a Hall-effect linear switch built for analog, magnetic-compatible keyboards rather than standard mechanical boards. Its appeal is not its sound but its function: adjustable actuation, rapid trigger and analog input, all read by a magnetic sensor instead of a contact leaf. If you have a board that supports magnetic switches and want per-key adjustable actuation, this is a budget-friendly way in.

Specs and Feel

This is a linear switch with a magnet embedded in the stem; the board’s Hall sensor reads the magnet’s position to determine how far the key has travelled. That means the typing feel is a smooth, uninterrupted linear stroke — there is no leaf contact to catch on — and the sound is a moderate, medium-thocky linear pop rather than anything dramatic. Because the actuation point is defined in software, the physical switch just needs to travel cleanly, which it does. The switch ships factory-lubed, so out of the box smoothness is reasonable for the price. Note that exact force and travel figures depend on the specific batch and the board’s calibration.

Tuning

There is little reason to tear these down. They come lubed and the magnet placement, not the lube, governs how consistently the board reads each key — pulling stems risks disturbing alignment. If you chase a particular sound you could add switch films, but on a magnetic board most of your “tuning” happens in firmware: actuation depth, rapid trigger sensitivity and per-key curves. Spend your effort there, not on a lube station.

Verdict

Buy the KBDfans Magnetic only if you own or are building a magnetic/Hall-effect board and want affordable analog switches — they will not work in a regular mechanical PCB. As a value option against pricier magnetic switches like the Gateron or Wooting Lekker line, they are a sensible starting point. If you are not on an analog board, skip these entirely and pick a normal mechanical linear instead.