How to choose the best mechanical keyboard?

Mechanical keyboards, or old keyboards that have individual control switches below each key, have recently gained popularity. When many people use modern membrane keyboards, there are many people who miss the mechanical keyboard that used to have a long control button and a single control switch under each key. When you hit the keyboard, the dynamic rhythm and sweet sound make you very comfortable, but how to choose the best mechanical keyboard?

In general we will consider a mechanical keyboard because of the following:

1. Mechanical keyboard can reduce the input error Compared to the current light keyboard, you do not have to worry about hitting when there is no hit, knock more than have a feel, and you can easily determine which key you knocked on, double-click which key. The possibility of mistakes is greatly reduced.

2. Durable and durable mechanical keyboards generally stand the toss, coupled with the control switch below the keyboard (commonly known as the shaft), not the overall control switch, you can replace a bad one, do not scrap the entire keyboard. In addition, it is very easy to clean and maintain with careless keys.

3. It's more convenient to use the above type of typing is a practical experience, generally use a hard keyboard when you may be playing the game at a higher level.

4. You have a strong nostalgia If you remember the IBM Model M keyboard, then you may be a nostalgic person, and you have an unfamiliar attachment to the mechanical keyboard. Of course, not everyone likes a mechanical keyboard. Some people think it is too heavy, the sound is too loud, it is not very convenient to carry, and it is more expensive than a light keyboard.

How to choose for yourself?

The essence of selecting the keyboard is to select the control switch below the keyboard, commonly known as the axis. The mechanical keyboard used by many people today is Cherry's MX axis, but each mechanical keyboard axis has its own unique features.

1. The Cherry MX Black Shaft Black Shaft is known as the most primitive and purest mechanical axis with ultra-short trigger distance and longest life. Mechanically straight: A linear pressure is felt when pressed from the top to the bottom, so do not press down on the bottom. The pressure of the entire control switch is generally concentrated in the middle, "bottoming" at the bottom of the key, so the MX black axis is generally included in the keyboard for gamers, making the keyboard double-click is easy, do not worry about whether they press or not press that key , according to the ground is not clear. However, the axis design of the keyboard is integral. When one key is pressed, the entire keyboard axis is pressed down. This is annoying for users who are often typing.

Well-known keyboard representatives: Steelseries 7G gaming keyboard, ThermalTake Meka G Unit, Meka G1 series gaming keyboard.

2.Cherry MX red axis has a lighter intensity than the black axis, which is also a straightforward style (no paragraph feeling). The figure shows that the switch is also a linear switch from the top to the bottom, but as long as a little driving force can touch the bottom of the switch, so it will be more slippery, causing individual users to easily touch, but many players give Praise, if properly matched, users can feel silky and smooth. Many games currently work with the red axis. But the most popular is the design keyboard for work and play. Although it does not have a strong impact, it still focuses on the gaming keyboard.

Well-known keyboard: Corsair Vengence K60, Max Nighthawk X9 backlit keyboard, you can also find in the Das Model S professional keyboard.

3.Cherry MX Tea Axis Tea Axis is the most comprehensive in the axis, and the passage sense is not as obvious as the green axis below. The finger feels very comfortable. The moderate intensity is suitable for various environments. It is good for games and typing. You can see that there is a soft bulge not far in the middle of the switch, which makes it possible for you to hit the word with a soft tap. The advantage of this design for gamers is that it is much easier to perform a double click. Because that hump is in the middle, you can take a floating form when pressing the key. But for users who like to go straight up and down (black and red axes), the sense of passage is not perfect and you can experience it before you buy it.

Well-known keyboard: Das Model S Ulimtate, DAS Model S Professional Keyboard 4.Cherry MX Green Axis Green axis is generally a typist's dream, not very popular in the game keyboard, which is characterized by the key only when the sound is sounded Triggered, so when it's time to type, it's both fingertips and psychologically satisfied. However, the effect of "tick" typing and double-clicking is not very good, because the bottoming out is higher than the "trigger". This is particularly suitable for text workers, but pay attention to noise.

The famous keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate, "Tick" version of the Das Model S professional keyboard and Das Model S Ultimate keyboard.

5.Cherry MX White Shaft This keyboard shaft is now very difficult to find, requires a high "driving force", when the keyboard is pressed than the general keyboard, harder and more solid than the MX brown shaft, the reason why some people choose This kind of keyboard is because the haptic feedback is particularly strong when the keyboard is hacked.

How to choose the right keyboard for you?

First of all, let's look at whether you want to use a regular keyboard or a gaming keyboard. Consider how much money you would like to spend. If your budget is limited, Rosewill RK-9000 series can choose the shaft type before purchase, usually $100.

If you have enough money, you can consider Ducky, Das, Razer Blackwidow, their precision percussion effect is generally better; if more money, then buy a Filco Majestouch keyboard, long life, high precision. The rest depends on the differences in the various axes described above.