The Classic Stabiliser for MX Mechanical Keyboards!
Also known as Cherry Clip-in Stabilisers, these are your stock, standard Cherry MX PCB mount stabilizers sourced from a reliable supplier of CHERRY MX products.
2u stabilisers are most commonly used in longer keycaps such as Backspace, Enter and Shift which are 2u, 2.25u and 2.75u in size.
Pack of 1 Stabiliser / Sold Individually
Cherry Stabiliser - 2u PCB Mount
- 2x Stabiliser Housing
- 2x Stabiliser Stems (Inserts)
- 1x 2u Wire
Disclaimer
These are for keyboard PCBs with PCB Mount cutouts.
Clip-Ins Vs Screw Ins
Performance wise, the clipping mechanism does not affect how the stabilisers operate.
When it comes to building, the user experience is slightly different between the two.
Clip-ins have an advantage over Screw-ins because they do not require any tools during the assembly process. They also have the benefit of more compatibility with custom keyboard PCBs and cases.
For example, Screw-ins cannot be used on O-ring mounted keyboard designs such as the Bakeneko and Unikorn.
However, some people prefer Screw-ins because they're more satisfying to fasten to the PCB. The screw gives you extra reassurance and peace of mind knowing the stabiliser cannot be accidently removed from the PCB.
With Clip-ins, if you do not install them correctly and are not careful, there is a chance they could detach from the PCB when you remove keycaps.
Products such as Stabiliser Stoppers exist for Clip-ins and behaves similar to how a screw does with Screw Ins. Besides being small and harder to install, these Stoppers have no real downside and make Clip Ins as secure as Screw Ins.