Confirm switches for planck 40%

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Hello: I am a confirmed 40% user, having a vortex core and a qisan “45%”. Now I am looking at assembling a OLKB Planck. See Drop + OLKB Planck Mechanical Keyboard Kit V6 | Ortholinear. It is sold with optional keycaps but no switches. I also see from https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002581805632.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.21bb4b5a961pUK&algo_pvid=e78d1cec-3c65-452c-8a95-672e4bf397a2&aem_p4p_detail=202110141403283816822371620200005234891&algo_exp_id=e78d1cec-3c65-452c-8a95-672e4bf397a2-4&pdp_ext_f={“sku_id”%3A"12000021255030427"} these switches. Can anyone verify that they would be correct for the planck? This DIY keeb noobie thanks you.

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Yes they will work. Will they be any good? Probably not. Lots of wobble and ping on cheap switches.

I recommend KTT Rose or Kang White switches for budget options. Or Akko switches.

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Thanks for the reply rpiguy9907. Can you share any links to the switches that you recommend? Cheers…
Edited: I see reds here - Amazon.com

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Amazon carries Akko.

https://www.amazon.com/Akko-Switches-Compatible-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B07PDSSXZN/ref=asc_df_B07PDSSXZN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533097186633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8197692149943936623&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003788&hvtargid=pla-1419150740812&psc=1

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Thanks again rpiguy. I looked at both amazon and dangkeeps. What would be the equivalent of mx reds?

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Probably Rose Red:

https://www.amazon.com/Akko-Switches-Compatible-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B08XXN1DLV/ref=asc_df_B07PDSSXZN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533097186633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8197692149943936623&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003788&hvtargid=pla-1419150740812&psc=1&th=1

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From the specs the akko rose reds seem just a little lighter than cherry reds. I sure appreciate the help. I think I am good to go now.

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No problem. The amount of switch choices that have sprung compared to even 5 years ago is insane! Good luck with the Planck.