Newmen is a professional manufacturer focused on computer peripherals like mice, keyboards, USB hubs, card readers, and headsets. Over the past two years, they have pushed hard into mechanical keyboards, releasing compact models, keyboards themed around Eastern culture, and wireless keyboards with multiple connection modes supporting various devices.
Gaining strong attention and user support, Newmen recently launched their first two gasket-structure mechanical keyboards, the GM780 and GM980. Alongside these, they introduced a new premium switch called Starry Sky, developed in collaboration with Kailh, a world-renowned switch maker. Let’s dive into what makes Newmen’s new high-end switch stand out.
The Starry Sky switch, co-designed by Newmen and Kailh, features a fresh color scheme with a transparent switch top, a deep blue base, and a lighter blue switch stem. This creates a vibrant, natural look that’s visually appealing. A rich green accent inside the transparent top adds depth and enhances the visual effect under lighting.
The switch base is made from flexible, durable material that resists deformation, making installation and removal easy. The light blue stem is crafted from POM, a self-lubricating material that ensures smooth, long-lasting keystrokes.
The bottom of the switch uses a five-pin design compatible with most mid to high-end keyboard PCBs. This offers high flexibility, firm stability, and secure mounting. For users who prefer no plate, it helps prevent switch misalignment during installation while maintaining excellent overall performance.
The Starry Sky is a linear switch with a light actuation force. It uses the popular MX-style four-pin housing design, with a tightly integrated switch body.
Its dust-proof housing reduces dust and debris entry, boosting durability and maintaining a smooth feel over time. The switch’s sides and inner base are lubricated, and the guiding rails provide a smooth, stable keystroke. It features a single-stage long spring with consistent force, delivering a stable and linear typing experience. The internal metal contact is gold-plated for longer switch lifespan.
When installed, the switch has a three-dimensional, full look. The crystal-clear top and internal sequin details add depth and richness.
Paired with a white plate, it looks even more premium. The curved housing design also ensures compatibility with most LEDs, improving light transmission and providing even lighting effects, perfect for users who love RGB lighting.
The Starry Sky switch has a light actuation force of 40g, a total travel distance of 4mm, and an actuation point at 1.9mm. It’s rated for 80 million keystrokes, so it’s built to last for years.
As a linear switch, it offers a soft, smooth keypress with stable bottoming and a moderate spring feel. During fast typing, it feels gentle and comfortable without any sticking. The overall noise is well controlled with no spring noise, delivering excellent performance. Its light and comfortable feel makes it great for everyday use, especially for professional typists or female users who want to avoid fatigue during long sessions. The quiet operation also makes it suitable for most daily environments.
For gamers, the lighter feel and moderate spring bounce may require some adjustment time.
In summary
Starry Sky is Newmen’s first premium custom switch, excelling in feel, design, and looks. Its light linear actuation is a popular choice among users, offering a friendly and smooth typing experience. It’s soft, consistent, and fits a wide range of users with great overall performance. According to Newmen, this switch will be featured in their first gasket keyboards, the GM780 and GM980.
If you’re interested, check out more details on Newmen’s official website.
