How to Choose The BEST Mechanical Keyboard For You!

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How to choose a mechanical keyboard, this a full buyer's guide teaching you how to find the ideal keyboard based on price, mechanical switches, keyboard size, and more.
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Intro: 0:00
Budget Keyboards: 0:40
Mid-Range Keyboards: 1:53
High-End Keyboards: 3:35
Choosing A Switch: 5:47
Different Kinds of Switches: 6:38
Normal vs Enthusiast Switches: 7:19
Finding the Perfect Switch: 8:05
Keyboard Sizes: 9:46
Recommended Sizes: 11:05
Keyboard Mods: 11:25
The World of Custom Keyboards: 12:23
Group Buys: 13:43
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@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Join discord discord.gg/9CuTjFtA expires in 7 days

@PlanetComputer 3 года назад

@BobbyDennett 3 года назад

Is this link still valid?

@stevensonholt234 3 года назад

Just tried to join on Mar 1st 927pm PST, DC says the link is already invalid :(

@a55tech 3 года назад

@@stevensonholt234 she meant 7 hrs not days bro

@has9219 3 года назад

hey, in case you didnt know there is an option to change the durability of the discord link, so it can be forever and not only some hours or days

@AnAmiC 3 года назад

In my experience I couldn't imagine to spend more than $200 on a keyboard, so I bought a mid-range Keychron K6. Oh boy was I wrong about spending so much money. The deeper you go into the hobby the more you start to strive for a special typing experience and layout. That is where you start spending way more than the $200 and wish you hadn't bothered with the low or mid-range. The thing is, you don't know this until you start. For me this is has become a hobby very much suitable for times of lockdown and social distancing. You could even argue that you do this to increase your productivity when you have to type a lot for work. And you wouldn't be lying at all. I love typing now so much more!

@nickmandeville6216 3 года назад

The rabbit hole goes deep, I felt the same way as you when I started lol.

@mrED123 3 года назад

Yeah its quite a good hobby compared to others price-wise (*cough*, cars, computers, and cameras) and teaches you life lessons like patience (oh gmk group buys) and perseverance (why my stabilizer sound like shit after I lubed it for 30 mins ... oh that's why andy spent 2 hours on stabilizers once...). Also now since you have a nice keyboard there's no excuse to type at 40 wpm anymore, love this hobby.

@eNHaHa08062 2 года назад

I hate how extremely relatable this is. Bought a K2 and less than a month later im already looking at ID80 or Q1..

@nikosdacanay8982 2 года назад

My experience as well ! I can relate.

@liang306 2 года назад

I just got my keychron yesterday. And it is much better than I expected.

@Trinigrover 3 года назад

You know what? I think YOU should work on developing your own signature keyboard, maybe through one of the manufacturers that you love. Or maybe your own themed keycaps. Think about it. You have the absolute knowledge to design one that is above and beyond PERFECT.

@evshrug 2 года назад

True, she has the knowledge, but at that point she wouldn’t be unbiased when exploring other keyboards and making more content. Honestly, since she has an Amazon affiliate account, she probably makes more money THIS way, and is able to offer help to more people of varying needs and preferences. I’m sure they could make an excellent keeb though.

@evshrug 2 года назад

Also, I’d throw you a like, but it has a nice number of likes now 😅👍

@nerdson09 2 года назад

I would buy that

@zuu111 3 года назад

As a noob when it comes to wanting to jump into custom mechanical keyboards, I found it very intimidating (felt like walking into an audiophile stereo store in the 1990s!). So I really appreciate your videos. You do a great job explaining things, and your enthusiasm is infectious. Talked me into trying a barebones to start (GMMK Pro)... Thanks! I can certainly see how "mid-range" prices can be left in the dust pretty quickly going down that enthusiast rabbit hole.

@stringstorm 3 года назад

75% with gateron milky yellows had become my favorite. Only problem is the keycaps. Keycaps are sorely limited from where I live. But one thing alot of people should keep in mind: Doesn't matter if its a $1k+ keyboard or a -$100 one. Both will do keyboard things. You can literally go grab a membrane and it'll still function almost similarly as a hyper expensive one. Which is why the best keyboard out there isn't the top of the line stuff, its a mixture of what you prefer and what you can afford.

@avril_existing Год назад

so true

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@johnny129 3 года назад

AYO THE QUALITY JUMP! Congrats guys!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Woooo! Thanks man!

@aryan.prince 3 года назад

was gonna mention the quality, looks amazing now!

@neelakshsati 3 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial I just saw this haven't been here in a while but damn this looks amazing

@korvkorv532 3 года назад

Help! I've fallen into a deep internet rabbithole of custom keyboards and I can't get out!

@agamerwithzeroveiws4385 2 года назад

Don't get out

@darkshibe2267 2 года назад

Welcome traveller. Rest here for a while. The journey is yet long, but you have come far.

@piotrek5946 2 года назад

me too unfortunetly, but i like it

@zsban 3 года назад

A very thorough, no-nonsense and unbiased (as much as possible) summary of the various options... Thank you very much!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

You're welcome!

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@MrStatic1127 3 года назад

I’ve watched all the Switch and Click videos and bought myself a keychron K8 and epomaker G96 for working from home. I have a gamakay 61 coming shortly. Im happy with both purchases based on all my research LOL esp. with watching your videos. Thanks for all your hard work on your channel! its really helping a lot of people!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@markotesic 3 года назад

I'm searching for a 65% keyboard but the one with regular size keycaps as I want to upgrade them to aura glorious keycaps, does a keyboard like that even exist?

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

This has normal size keycaps.

@Yanie-lnjkk 3 года назад

the only one I know of is the Royal Kludge RK71 (hoping that is what you mean)

@imotogoon9168 3 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial which one?

@ehhben36 3 года назад

Why pudding keycaps 🤮

@maybeoptify 3 года назад

@Roadman George pig did you just say 90 pound pound

@alexaramen18 3 года назад

This was a really great video. I built an XD75 a few years back with modified cherry clears with 150 (maybe 110, I can't remember) because I basically wanted an ortholinear typewriter sort of feeling. Still not quite a typewriter, but more heavy than most keyboards

@oldsql725 3 года назад

This is such a comfy channel really, im glad i found it! Just purchased a Ducky One 2 RGB TKL with Kailh Box Red after all the good things i heard about it. But i think i will build a nice custom board in the near future. Looking forward to get all the information i need on this channel!

@hp5898 3 года назад

Omg I completely forgot I was originally gonna buy a 50 dollar keyboard, I just spent that on my keycaps 😂😭

@ChrisChoi123 3 года назад

samee

@markhla427 3 года назад

This is a masterclass in introductory videos. Amazing! Thanks 👍

@MrSteamstone 2 года назад

Your video was so illuminating for me, help me a lot what kind an how can start for own a mech keyboard , Thank you!

@tca83 Год назад

Silent setup: I got a Keychron Q6 knob keyboard and replaced the red gateron switches with silent dolphin blues. I also replaced the original Keychron keycaps with cherry profile ones. This is for work and it is so silent and satisfying at the same time!!! (RU-vid videos like yours were very helpful to reach this point: Thank You!).

@ajrofficial06 3 года назад

I live in India, its really hard to get any Tech. The Import Duty is Way too High. Just here to Admire! :(

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Sorry bout that, but thanks for sticking around!

@PlanetComputer 3 года назад

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@CalebeMachado 3 года назад

Same from Brazil.

@rohithkrishnan7638 3 года назад

Dude check rectangles.store if u want some stuff to mod your keyboards!

@VijitChandna 3 года назад

I'm from india as well I had to import

@kireitonsi 3 года назад

Just found both the channel and apparently an amazing community! Been wanting to get a mech keyboard for a while, this has been great!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Welcome aboard!

@juliandreyer7137 3 года назад

Way more information than i came looking for. But now that i have watched it I am quite happy to have heard all of it.

@bernard2735 3 года назад

What a great video. Factual, structured, clear... thanks, this was a big help. Liked and subscribed.

@geetmadan1991 3 года назад

Great video. Love the shallow depth

@davidgraham9577 3 года назад

I am new to this rabbit hole subject of mechanical keyboards. Nice overview. Thanks very much.

@FariedAhmed 3 года назад

Keep up the good work guys, video quality and background 'looookin gooood'!

@akuto2905 3 года назад

Very well explained vid I can just send this to a friend that is getting into mechanical keyboard and not say a word good job.Also my first build was with the gk61 with gat yellow and tx film it's a solid bare bones kit imo .Now waiting for ikki68 aurora :)

@xdjarvis47 3 года назад

You've got such a lot of info on mechanical keyboards at hand that it blows my mind. Had my first switch-lubing tutorial from here and trust me, it worked perfect! Thank You so much!🌈🦋

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thank you for that!

@CThienV 3 года назад

ive been happy with my WASD Code with Cherry Clears for many years. then i saw the razer huntsman mini at a shop and LOVED the feel. now i got the itch again. DAmmit!

@360theosiris 3 года назад

I've been looking at so many of your videos and they helped out a lot. Now this latest was really well put together again, plus with the quality bump, I just had to subscribe. Awesome job as usual, tnx!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@gustavskavacs9991 Год назад

Thanks! very nice video! I dont really know much about keyboards, exept for the basics, about sizes and stuff like that, but this was a very good video, for people who know that keyboards exist but dont now much more.

@SwitchandClickOfficial Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@switchbox.studio283 3 года назад

Fantastic guide - approachable, informative, and pleasant to watch. If anyone asks me for a great primer to the hobby, I'll point them to this.

@Wooden_Hammer 3 года назад

Thanks for the video!! Very helpful for me

@sidewayspagan9221 2 года назад

Love the vids. I just ordered my first mechanical keyboard, excited noob right here.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@gohancomfejao 3 года назад

just found out about this mechanical keyboard universe... Now i wanna watch your whole channel, real nice content!

@ZxhirZ 3 года назад

Yoooo this woman’s quality went up soooo much?!!!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks

@champftw9130 3 года назад

Umm I get it but change a bit of grammar as for someone this might sound creepy

@WaterGud 3 года назад

@@champftw9130 he is tryna be funny you dope :#

@champftw9130 3 года назад

@@WaterGud I said as for SOME you don't and that's good

@WaterGud 3 года назад

@@champftw9130 Then dont say it clearly no one is offended other than you

@marcinpik4003 2 года назад

I'm glad I found your channel :) Very helpful informations!

@eg8charles 3 года назад

When you like a video, and the add is playing. That is love right there! :)

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Hahaha ❤️

@andrewsmith2404 3 года назад

Great buying guide, thanks.

@MichaelJones-tn8ey 2 года назад

A very in-depth article, clearly from a very knowledgeable person. I am certainly no expert, but for general use I find HP (Hewlett Packard) wireless keyboards to be long-lasting, silky-smooth, reliable and very reasonably priced for the quality. Importantly UK BUYERS SHOULD BEWARE, the vast majority of low-cost wireless keyboards on sale are of very poor quality, and have US rather UK layout, which means no £ key, along with other differences which can take a while to get used to, so whichever keyboard you choose, my advice for what it's worth, is check first that it has a £ key alongside the $ key on the top row.

@erickmagnus 3 года назад

Great video for newcomers and nice quality bump!

@WTFA54 3 года назад

Since I started watching this channel in early February ive: - desoldered and swapped out the switches and stabs for my Kinesis Freestyle Edge - built a high profile drop ctrl - bought and modded a keychron k8 - built a tofu65 - Started a GK64XS wood case build I can't tell if I'm grateful or angry for this channel being such a good an entry point for this hobby...

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Wowwww all nice things

@slaine1984 3 года назад

Haha I know the feeling I have bought so many switches. From linear to tactile to silent tactile and in the end out of the switches I've tried seems like lubed glorious pandas are the ones for me. Didn't stop me from jumping on the kiwi switches coz ... Colour. Quite intrigued by the u4t as well. Really like thockiness. The journey is never ending...

@dankengine8484 3 года назад

What mods on your k8?

@WTFA54 3 года назад

@@dankengine8484 clipped and lubed the stabs, replaced the stock switches with Box Navies (I wanted a clicky board and my partner likes clicks), replaced the stock keycaps with a set of PBT doubleshot keycaps + O rings, stuffed the bottom case with foam, and O-ring mod on the mounting posts as well. If you get or have a K8 and are thinking of opening it up, be careful closing it back up again. The toggles on the side are actually outer housings that have a slot for the 3 and 2 setting switcher on the PCB to fit into. I didn't realize this and accidentally snapped off the very very small plastic nub that goes into the toggle and had to desolder the switch from the PCB and replace it with a new one.

@WTFA54 3 года назад

Oh also band-aid modded the stabs. But tbh I'd recommend just replacing them altogether because they're still not amazing. Instead of band-aid, I've been using these little silicon squares that you can cut in half and they just gently adhere to the PCB. super easy to work and the bottom out doesn't feel super mushy!

@Lim0o 3 года назад

Nice vid. Very informative

@LilChuunosuke 2 года назад

Wow, THANK YOU! I decided that I wanted to get my first mechanical keyboard in 2022 and...hoo boy...I did NOT expect such a steep learning curve! I haven't been this overwhelmed since I built my first custom PC! I've been flicking through a bunch of videos for beginners to collect info en masse that I'd need before making a single purchase and so far, this video has been my favorite! Very easy to understand, giving advice on specific keyboards in different price ranges, etc. I think I may join your discord? I'm gonna do a bit of solo exploration first, especially since I don't know how soon it'll be before I actually go off and buy something, but THANK YOU. This video is wonderful. I definitely plan to flick through some more of your videos before I purchase my first keyboard, but now I have a lovely list of notes I can work off of and I'm having a much easier time finding keyboards with the things I need, within my price range, and beginner friendly.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 2 года назад

Your'e welcome! :)

@petervogt8309 2 года назад

What a brilliant summary! Thank you S&C

@SwitchandClickOfficial 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sast3115 3 года назад

Wow, your videos are super detailed and very informative! Please keep it up. Great channel and content. Thank you!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@Janelou42 Год назад

Been binging earlier this year lots of Hipyo build contents. But its refreshing to hear the basics again and look into it more confident. The only thing I'm scared of is buying keycaps that won't fit my layout xD

@user-ck3vh9io6c 2 года назад

Underrated video great job 👌🏼

@michaelthompson9798 3 года назад

I use 2 main keyboards at home .... the Wooting 65% and Corsair K75 RGB Strafe and for me the feel of Wooting is amazing! And despite the variety of switches etc, I can’t help but return to Cherry Red MX Silents! Music to my ears and my fingers.

@innovativeadvertising6463 11 месяцев назад

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@MrNoobStabber 10 месяцев назад

I think so techno use corsair

@marieantoine 3 года назад

Oh a new video! Yay 😆 I was searching for your other video about best keyboard 2020 or something like that but then I saw this. How timely. I love update videos!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Nice! Glad you could find this video :)

@briancooper9012 3 года назад

The layout and quality of this video is amazing, great job! it's convinced me to look into it all a lot more

@MnemonicCarrier 3 года назад

Excellent info! I think I'm going to buy a Keychron K2v2 with Gateron Brown switches.

@stanley909 3 года назад

The best answer I always say to my friends/family when it comes to tech stuff: "how much are you willing to spend?" Then they never ask me again bcoz they've seen the prices LMAO

@mdtaylor2274 3 года назад

Just got my first mechanical keyboard and love it. PC Aanzee 65% with Gat Ink V2 Black switches and GMK Minimal caps. It's a nice upgrade from my Logitech G513.

@averageturkey4423 3 года назад

Great work like usual Betty! I’m thinking about getting the Miya Pro. Wonderful video!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Yay! Thank you!

@elinisvind6450 3 года назад

Actually got the Ducky x Varmilo MIYA Pro Panda after extensive research and your channel and review was the one that convinced me to go for it.

@Subcontinental986 3 года назад

Your channel is incredible. Keep up the great work. Your video is helping me upgrade from my budget Aukey Outemu Blue keyboard.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

👍

@Broxerlol 3 года назад

Did a NK65 w/ black inks lubed and filmed and GMK Godspeed keycaps for my first build. Learned a lot from it. I think I’m going to give it a few weeks to break in and re-lube the switches. Went a tad heavy as I was trying to keep it semi quiet for use in an office.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Ooooh nice!

@fcf8269 2 года назад

Good overview, although there is a factor that is not mention: for a beginner, that never typed on a mechanical keyboard; the difference in between a high end, a mid range and a cheap one is minimal. I could cite countless trial where people were told they were typing on MX (even "professionals" that could tell you everything about MX switch), while they were not; and same way around. So in the end, it is really depending from your typing style and from the type of keyboard that make you feel more productive and most of all comfortable. Your joints are stressed to the max when typing, so before you ruin your hands forever, get something that is comfortable, and not something that carry a famous name or a high price tag, thinking that it is worth it just for that. Those high price tags are not there to tell you how superior a product is, but to entice a specific category of people.

@djalalbsb5215 3 года назад

U are my favorite RU-vidr right now Keep up the good work

@zeep6195 2 года назад

I bought my first mechanical keyboard about 3 years ago (Regradgon K551). I didn't know much about mechanical keyboards; also they are really pricey for me back then, so I went for a bit cheaper one (my only requirement back then is that it should have a numpad and rgb lights, lol). Thankfully it's still functioning very well to this day. Recently I found way cooler and better mechanical keyboards online and I want to try them (that's why I'm watching this video) but I thought to myself maybe I should just try to change the blue switches on my current keyboard, and also try to change the keycaps too. The only thing that "bothers" me (not so much, but still does) about my current keyboard is that it's wired. I want to try a wireless one too. Maybe I'll buy when I get to save extra money in a few months. Edit: I also got lucky with the keyboard I bought as it is hot swappable. I just learned that not all mechanical keyboards are like that.

@brianlu8170 3 года назад

Just when I needed this video

@vaylx2253 2 года назад

Great review, would’ve been awesome to have pictures of the keyboards as you mentioned them. Perhaps next time :)

@sefo_smackem 3 года назад

just ordered my first 60% mechanical keyboard after this!!! Thanks so much, keep up the grind

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@welee_9 3 года назад

G.skill's km360 is only $50 and it has genuine cherry mx reds. It's really sturdy as it has an aluminum top plate and the detachable type-c cable is also a plus. The stabs aren't the best as expected and it only has white LEDs but they're really strong and not yellowish at all. Either way, I bought the board and I'm very happy with it, definitely worth more than its price in my opinion. The only well known video I've seen this board featured in was a linus tech tips video about red clones and I'm honestly really surprised the board's not getting more light on it. Oh, it's also tkl which is a preference of mine.

@moekakiryu 3 года назад

I wish this came out a few days earlier, literally just bought my first mechanical!! (still happy with the purchase FWIW, but this clarifies so many things I was hung up on)

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Yay, glad it hit the spot though, even too late.

@Tonyk24 3 года назад

Keyboard queen back at it again with a banger! Keep it up bro

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks man!

@AlejandraStamato 3 года назад

Great video and content im blown away by the amount of stuff u know, im a new to the hobbie and have a lot to learn.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@Killmaster-el2yf 3 года назад

Hi there, Firstly, I want to say I Love the channel and the production and content has incredible value. I am new to the world of mechanical keyboards and I think I’m ready to make a purchase soon. I have a few questions tho if you don’t mind: 1. Do gold wires in stabilizers or springs make a difference? 2. Can you recommend any websites that currently sell authentic cherry stabilizers and/or Mx cherry red silent (RGB) switches? It seems a lot of items are in short supply, and many of the websites I’ve seen claim to be origional, but appear to be cheap knock-offs. As a newcomer, it’s hard for me to tell the difference. Thanks again for posting these videos. I’ve really learned a lot from them and I’m excited to have been introduced to this fun and interesting hobby.

@kskhoo81 3 года назад

The one with numbers keypad smack in the middle is the best one for me.

@skyx4122 3 года назад

Great video to end the day, have a good day!

@countduckula9977 3 года назад

Thanks for that video - very useful. Prices might go up here in UK as we are out of the EU and import prices will go up.

@VincenzoTilotta 3 года назад

The sound of the keys is enchanting❤️

@mlino9713 2 года назад

Here i am just trying to buy a decent keyboard but then watching your video made me shook. Didn't know there's another world out there when it comes to Keyboard. Like holy shit i feel like i still live in the 90s. Great Video ! Watching other video's made me confuse. Like what's 60%? 65% switching? lol thank God you explained it well. I learned a lot. Now you get a sub

@kmt3809 Год назад

thanks I learned alot

@SwitchandClickOfficial Год назад

Glad to hear it

@ToyKeeper 3 года назад

So many keyboards out there... and yet it's still hard to find one which checks all the boxes: - Commercially available; not just a group buy - 65% layout (or maaaaybe 75%) - Open-source firmware (ideally supported upstream, not a dead-end vendor fork) - Hotswap - RGB per key - Solid but not _heavy_ - Not super expensive - Reasonably quiet - Bonus if it can also do wireless, especially with a dongle instead of bluetooth, with replaceable li-ion battery - Bonus if pre-built with tactile switches and tasteful keycaps with extra keys for things like capslock ctrl and row 3 backspace - Bonus if split space bar - Bonus if split backspace (HHK, Truefox, etc) Looking forward to seeing how the QMK Keychron turns out. Would be cool to see RK68 move to open-source firmware. Was tempted by a Drop Alt, but there's some pretty bad blood there due to Massdrop's history of sketchy practices. Will probably end up using a Tofu65 dz68rgb.

@liltw.n 3 года назад

Woahhh the quality is insane!!

@badhabit714 3 года назад

The video I've been waiting for.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

And you've got it

@turboqzma 3 года назад

As an CAD user, I can't live without dedicated functional and number keys. So if you work with some CAD software every day, that means full size keyboard only. Or at least tenkeyless + numpad.

@rainefisxher 3 года назад

You know what, this has convinced me to actually get a keyboard thanks 🫂(need to get a computer first tho...)

@DeathbyZombiez 3 года назад

Just bought the APEX Pro and IQUinx Coral Sea to cover each of our home systems. Both arriving next week. Excited.Just getting started in the mechanical keyboard world. Glad I found your channel.

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@DeathbyZombiez 3 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial thank you. Enjoying your content.

@Instinct0425 3 года назад

Woah that camera quality looks amazing!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

thanks! Same camera, just different lighting setup

@bk2senpai638 3 года назад

I love your videos !!! ^_^

@sihansi7 3 года назад

Your setup is so cool!

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

TY!

@manojpalex 3 года назад

Nice quality keep it up 👍

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

I will try my best

@ashtynmorel-blake3452 3 года назад

Thank you for being the voice of reason in the keyboard world

@Catge 3 года назад

Awesome video!

@fohx 3 года назад

I really like your channel :)

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@nadtz 3 года назад

Well timed. Been trying to decide if I want to replace my red dragon. I really just want an inexpensive mechanical 87/104 with single LED color (preferably white) without spending a ton, might just end up getting another red dragon. Maybe after I'm not sitting at my PC with headphones all day I'll go down this rabbit hole further than watching videos. Another great video btw.

@namesashhousewares8337 3 года назад

take a look at the niz atom68. it's electro capacitive, so a lil different tech than an mx switch. but typing is smooth af

@braaitongs 3 года назад

I am a noob when it comes to mechanical keyboards. I am busy looking to buy my first one for my at home setup. I need some help in deciding what to get. From what I have read, I want the most silent switches, which appear to be linear ones. I have a few constraints: 1. Wireless - preferable with a usb dongle connection. 2. function key row separate from top number row 3.separate del,hom,pgup,pgdn keys 4.low profile switches 5. rgb lighting 6. quite switches - linear (correct me if I am wrong) 7. brushed aluminium finish 8.caps lock light 9. TKL - i dont need the numbpad but 60% does not have discrete key eg for del,hom etc 10. can take o ring dampeners or some other damperner i am not aware of. Bonus features, if the switches are hot swappable, then i can try out tactile or something at some point. Also if key caps can be bought for different customisation. On a side note are there any The Matrix inspired key cap sets? I can't seem to find any I had been looking at the cooler master sk631 but it is no longer for sale. Also possible was Keycrhon k1 V4 or K3 latest version. The logitech g915 light speed is too expensive. Are there any that fit this description?

@ItsMinarmy 3 года назад

Needing ISO layout already filters my choices by 95%

@mrrizkhan3000 3 года назад

Production quality level up 😁👍

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

👍👍👍👍

@bokbokeh 2 года назад

thank you!!

@CasualXCars 2 года назад

I found Logitech G915 TKL to be way too expensive for what it offered. I did not see much difference in latency when compared to Keychron K7 ultra slim... and second, I did find key caps to be quite loose and very rattling when you shake the keyboard... granted you won't shake it around, but point is, key caps are loose! Another small issue that has a fix is - when waking up from sleep, keyboard runs through default color shifting fade-in/out before it goes to solid custom choice you setup... Another thing deal breaker for me was that it is not hot swappable, and good like finding low profile key caps to customize anything... I chose to dive into mechanical keyboards with Epomaker TH90 because I wanted knob for volume, so, that is where I will begin my journey :)

@TheElAlejandro 3 года назад

Wished i watched your video before i bought a keyboard, i have cherry blue but in love with cherry red switches

@raymondgradzewicz 3 года назад

Yeah it's a really difficult process, so after watching a video by Chyrosran22 I decided to buy a unicomp mini m with buckling springs. It's not a clone, it's a genuine reproduction, made by the same people, with the same tools that Lexmark did in 1993. The mini m is the tenkeyless version of the normal model m. Since there is really only that one option for a new keyboard with buckling springs, it made the choice much easier for me.

@Xingqiwu387 3 года назад

Another great review from Betty! THANK YOU! Personally, I'd choose the NiZ Plum Atom EC USB keyboard, but they are ALWAYS "SOLD OUT"! What good is a good keyboard if it's permanently unavailable?

@BartoszBielecki Год назад

I think you could mention split keyboards. There are quite a few designs, QMK customizations with layers and such things like tilt kits.

@Tythas1 3 года назад

I'm really enjoying your channel- I already purchased my mechanical keyboard but I can't help myself from watching your videos as they're informative and seem honest and both opinionated and factual. One thing I don't think you've touched on is the current situation I find myself in- I purchased a keyboard which was delivered as a US layout, and I was wondering if there's a quick and easy way for me to convert this over to a UK layout keyboard, as I much prefer the large 'return' and 'capslock' keys. Thanks for your videos :)

@SwitchandClickOfficial 3 года назад

No, because the PCB and plate probably only support the ansi layout.

@Tythas1 3 года назад

@@SwitchandClickOfficial Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I thought that was the case- I'll just have to get used to it, I suppose! Have a good weekend :)