u/DrJones694

TBGamer VS Haute42 VS Every Haute Pad. Picking which model is right for you is so tough when there is 20+ models :) I tried to keep it as short as I could, it's a lot to cover quickly so bare with me thanks. High level of the video:

S family (5) -> S P M-Lite M-Ultra X-Series-LP-Edition - Small key caps, tight finger spacing different materials

C family aka the S+ family (7) -> C C-S C-AT E R M-Ultra-Gen-2 TBGamer Emotion III 17 - Small key caps just like the S, tight finger spacing different materials, but slightly wider spacing than the S because each switch has a ring around it, C can be played in ring like the R or flat played like the S, E is a mirrored layout. The C Family is the most unique family in their line up different layouts, different materials and a standard layout spacing.

T family (6) -> T U V M M-Plus TBGamer Timeless 16 - Large key caps, wide spacing different materials, rings if you want them

Split layout family (3) -> C-S C-AT TBGamer Emotion III 17 - Each offers a unique style split, full size split or a wide compact split layout

Rings family (3-5) -> C / C-S with no artwork R U X-Series-MX-Edition - Small key caps, tight or wide finger spacing different materials and footprints and modular

MX Switch family (3) -> B G X-Series-MX-Edition - MX style switches, different finger spacing, different layouts, different materials and different footprints

Modular family (2) -> X-Series X-Move - If you want basic modular you'll want the X-Move change the stick or directional and a nice full size metal base. But the best value at basically the same price is the X-Series. The X-Series comes with a case and full modular compatibility and now back in stock is the better option.

Hope this helps anyone on the fence like I was, make right the decision for them and their hand preference. There is no best model in my opinion it's which pad and switches makes the best decision for you and your hands. More than anything else I hope this helps and provides value.

Thanks

Video Link
TBGamer vs Haute42 vs Everything Which Haute42 Is Right For You May 2026??? Break Down Full Line Up

https://youtu.be/DkWdPPhF8wc

New Haute42 TBGamer Emotion III 17 has a metal top plastic base like the Haute42 E16. It is wide like a full size pad but compact in height. This pad comes with pills in the middle that are similar to, but not as tall as the pill originator Mavercade pads.

Pills are 1.5U, bottom side keycaps are large 25mm, and the standard sized 23mm keycaps across the whole body with a split down the middle.

This pad is running a fork of GP2040-CE firmware. It has a custom made user experience that improves on things in some areas and some adjusting to in others and a new board.

I think if you like compact pads with standard spacing and keycaps or pills you'll like this premium top pad. Comes with short travel switches but with this base I would recommend a silent switch like the Kailh Purple Gledes short travel or the Deep Sea Islet Pink standard switches.

Hope this helps anyone interested or on the fence with this pad make the best decision for them. Thanks

Link

https://youtu.be/QlrypVPvNFA