Going to bump this because I was trying to think about my list today. Of course, this is an ever-changing assessment that I’ll one day look back on and scoff. Also, I mostly prefer linear switches, so that section gets biased attention. Deal with it 
LINEAR
Epsilon (205g0 and films)
- Some of the smoothest and best sounding switches I’ve ever tried. The slightly longer stem against the nylon housing is perfection. Thud thud thud.
Durock POM - Piano black (205g0 and filmed)
- Very similar to the Epsilon. If epsilon gets a 10/10 these are a 9/10
TTC Wild (205g0)
- Uniquely stable stems. Very smooth even at off-center press. More clacky than others on the list, even when lubed.
Gateron KS-3 Nylon (205g0 and filmed)
- Capable of best in class sound, but more texture than other switches. These are keyboard dependent, in my opinion. They can sound thocky and smooth OR scratchy and dead, depending on the mount and accoustics of the board.
The Similar Gang
- Most JWKs with lube and films go here. Lavenders, Moss, Snow White, Alpacs, etc… I will lump in Tangerines and Gateron Inks as well. All of these switches are all very smooth and decent sounding with films added (especially the nylon variety). I tend to experiement with springs in these switches since otherwise I find them all very similar.
Honorable Mentions
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KTT Strawberry are very smooth, but damned if their housings aren’t a son of a bitch to open. I think they would sound good lubed, but I don’t have the will to open them. -
Gazzew LT. I wish they had a bit less wobble, but I like their extended stem and the housings don’t need films.
TACTILE
Boba U4T
- Definitively tactile without being harsh. Sound great, smooth stock, don’t need any modifications.
Orange Alps
- Intuitite tactility. What do I mean by that? Not overly strong, not just a grain of sand in the middle. It’s what you imagine tactile to be. Not as smooth as MX tactiles.
Taro Ball (lightly lubed with films)
- Medium tactile and fairly smooth. If someone could make this switch with tighter top housings and zero leaf noise, I’d buy 1000 or so.
Lilac Tactile (filmed)
- Similar in feel to Taro ball, with a slightly smaller bump. These are particularly terrific with thick caps like SA and ABS MT3.
Clicky
Pine White Alps
- Nice short tactile bump with a crisp click. Not heavy, not light. Perfect. I truly like these better than Blue Alps.
Kailh Box Pink
- Better sounding than their brother, the Box White. Slightly more tactile as well. I like these because of the medium-heavy spring weight and lower pitch.
Silent
Kailh Deep Sea
- Unique dampening method achieves a quiet switch that still has positive feedback on bottoming out. Does not feel mushy. No squeaks or rattles or stickyness.
MX Zilent (205g0 and filmed)
- Cherry silent stem in a PC Gateron housing. These take so much money and time to make, I don’t know if I can recommend. But if you have the time and parts, it’s a very nice silent switch. Much more wobble than the Deep Sea switch.
Other switches that I respect but didn't make the list
- Cherry Clear stock - A nice, heavy switch with a big bump. It’s rough and bumpy like driving down a dirt road.
- Cherry Black - With lube and films, these do everything at a 8/10. If you are working with a plate that has tight switch cutouts that other switches aren’t snapping into properly, these are a must-have.
- Novelkeys Cream - Especially fond of the newer, blue creams. Smooth and thocky.
- Gateron FEI switches - Something about this switch is different for other varieties. Maybe my sets were from fresh molds, but they are decidely smoother than other Gaterons of this style.
The ones I just can't use
- Zealio V2, Zykos, Box Jade, Box Navy, Gateron silent, Dragonfruit, Speed ANYTHING, Silent Sky, Tacit switches, Zilents V1. I can’t use these switches. I’ve tried time and time again, but I don’t understand how they get attention.
