Mechanical keyboards: everything you need to know

I've had this non-mechanical keyboard that came with my old computer for 7 or about 7 years now, but because I type so fast I'm thinking more and more of getting a mechanical keyboard. Apparently you can also buy blank key caps. After all, who needs letters printed on the keys if you're a sufficient touch typist? I can't see them anyway, so makes no difference to me. What do you think of the column versus the staggered/offset sort of structure?

I’ve had the same damn non-mechanical keyboard for about 6 years that I use every day and it still works perfectly. Mechanical keyboards are just for people that want to waste their money on something.

I want One that doesn’t have the buttons on the right ride, they always throw me off when I type

Gateron, Keychron and Kailh switches are really good, they're not just imitations, and many people prefer them over Cherry MX's, including me with Kailh switches (I use box red and speed copper's)

Why you guys confuse people for just simple things

Whos watching in 2024

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I didn't really know that two types of keyboards existed. We some membrane keyboards in our dad's store. But there was TVS gold which was mechanical and only office people bought it. I didn't give af. It was years ago. But once I went to my bank for a student loan and saw that keyboard there. The employee typed on it, my ears were extremely satisfied. And now I think it's okay to spend a ton on keyboards if you like it.

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Awesome explanation, to the point, explained in simple terms, thanks!

I loved those IBM buckle spring keyboards. 5250 and 3270 terminals came thus equipped. The feel and feedback beats everything else in the ground.

What about ROMER G switches, in my experience, they are pretty good, but they have a really low lifespan, and the connector between the switch and the keycap is extremely brittle, composed of 4 small pieces of plastic, if one of them breaks you can A, just use it as is, or B replace both the switch and the keycap. The plastic is stuck inside the switch its self and the keycap can no longer attach.

Mm

Mechanical kbs are great except, don't last longer than warranty in my experience, regardless of what the tech-savvys advocate.

Great video!

I've never used a mechanical keyboard in over 25 years of heavy computer use. Never had a membrane keyboard fail on me, I don't understand how the heck can durability be a factor here... Can someone tell their personal testimony on such occurrence?
The feel and customization of mech vs membrane..., now that's the only reasonable criteria for spending the extra money on these....

This is a lot.

this video was like 90% about switches something about that is funny to me

"Lower quality than cherry" right after he mentions Zeal....loool. Hate to break it but cherry switches trash, bruv

gonna try and make my own mechanical keyboard once i get my desktop fixed! thanks for this good intro!

isnt this the shit we used in elementary school in the early 2000's? those tube goofy colored macs

thanks for this video

Darn good video, with compact and complete info without explanatory nonsense!

Thank you so much. I've been learning about switches and this is by far the most helpful video to clear my understanding. Thank you so much!

this didnt age well

i have a mechanical keyboard its so pbig it like takes quarter of my table btw if your wondering what is my keyboard its a bloody B150N gaming keyboard

damn cool

Where can I buy these keyboards in the UK / online? Thanks

when i built my pc i forgot to buy a keyboard, and after i set it up i went on amazon and bought the cheapest keyboard for 25$ that id use for a week or two till i get the keyboard i want, its been 2 years and im still using that keyboard cause i never bother buying a new one cause whenever i had money to spend i'd spend on anything else i didnt have

yes, I am using a mechanical Keyboard for last 12 years and it still working best.

mate the only thing you talked about were switches

The reason i dislike browns is whenever i type i feel like im typing on membrane keyboard cuz of that bump without tick sound. Membranes also have rubber bump

okay this video is somehow outdate as optical switches now become more popular... i guess...

Everyone keeps trying to get me to switch to a gaming board. Dude, the clack is annoying for rhythm games, and distracting in other games. When typing, it distracts me from what I'm thinking about, and annoys everyone else. I grew up in the 90s, and i still love the default rubber keys on my P53e enough that I've swapped almost every part on the board over the years just to keep the casing.

*me being pretty bad at PVP*

*Watches video*

Me: WAIT THATS WHY, I GOT THEM RUBBER KEYBOARDS MY LAPTOP SUCKS-

I won’t have to worry cause I’m gonna look for a good one at stores YEEEEAAAHHH-

"Personally my favorite are browns"

So you have chosen death...

as an enthusiast i cant believe what he said about switches

Membrane keyboard last also forever! You can even change their rubber rome (membrane) and they will last literally forever

good vid

“He called cherry mx browns good”

I need a quick summary and review on outemu switches. outemu blues to be exact

Finally someone mentioning the keyboard names! Phew!

Very helpful!

At least he uses cherry cleats instead of cherry browns

what's with the missing "Esc" keycaps?

is that the fashion these days?

I mostly care about switching caps. Do I have to look for words like ‘hot-swappable’ ? There are so many 60% boards out there but I'm confused on which ones can switch caps or compatibility