The Gen-4 optical switches are usually described as tactile, crisp, lighter to actuate, and responsive. Even reviewers who questioned the sound still tended to praise the core feel.
Switch feel is a major strength for the primary clicks. Most reviewers praise the Lightforce switches as crisp, tactile, fast, and satisfying, though some find them loud or artificially tactile.
Switch feel is a major strength after adjustment. Reviewers describe the haptic clicks as fantastic, tactile, convincing, clean, and customizable, while still noting they feel different from traditional switches.
Switch feel is generally positive because reviewers praise lighter, crisp, firm, and consistent actuation, though this is separate from the louder click sound.