Aspects to consider with a mechanical keyboard

Cheap office keyboards and laptops keyboards are membrane keyboards. The button and knock detector are separated by a resilient rubber membrane, the resistance of which is overcome when a key is pressed. These are silent keyboards with a short lifespan, a key has a lifetime of approximately one million keystrokes. The rubber noticeably ages and the sensitivity of the buttons may already differ from one another when new.

Mechanical keypad switches, on the other hand, withstand up to 50 million keystrokes and record exactly the same keystroke at exactly the same time. Below each key is a separate mechanical switch, which can be replaced separately if needed. Colors and manufacturers have a special significance for switches. Cherry is the oldest keyboard manufacturer in the world and also the strongest brand. The MX standard and the associated color codes are now adopted throughout the industry. Color determines precisely the switch’s mechanics and, consequently, its most practical use.

It is better to type on a mechanical keyboard as the keys give accurate tactile feedback on keystrokes. In addition, the available typing speed is also better, as the key has a built-in spring to quickly return the key to its original position. The blue and brown switches are ideal for this. The blue switch has the most ideal but strong clicking sound, and a good alternative is the less tactile brown, which is also known as the quiet blue.

For gamers, responsiveness is important and requires quick and low resistance switches. The switches that are ideal for typing will never be really good for gaming because they have to meet the opposite demands. The red switch also registers a stroke of less than 2mm, but gives no tactile feedback. A “pop-up” in the way of the switch would only confuse high-performing players.

The ideal keyboard has quality switches and is equipped with the switch type that best suits the user’s needs. If you are looking to replace your old keyboard, visit our store and check out our selection of cheap and high-quality gamer keyboards at Bzfuture.