Want to buy a mechanical keyboard, but don’t know how to buy it, don’t know which one is suitable for you? So, this article will tell you how to purchase a mechanical keyboard that suits you.
What is a mechanical keyboard and what is the difference between it and an ordinary keyboard?
The keyboards on the market can be roughly divided into two categories: one is called membrane keyboards, and the other is the main character to be introduced today, mechanical keyboards. So why do more and more people, especially boys, choose mechanical keyboards nowadays? What are the advantages of mechanical keyboards?
Thin film keyboards are the mainstream keyboards in the current market. Most schools, enterprises, and low-end Internet cafes use thin film keyboards. The biggest feature of thin film keyboards is that they are inexpensive. In addition, thin film keyboards have a low cost, low noise, and short service life. Moreover, the feel of the keyboard can change over time.
What are the advantages of mechanical keyboards compared to ordinary keyboards?
1. The mechanical keyboard has a long service life. Generally, a single key can be used 30 million times, and a black axis can be used up to 50 million times.
2. Good feel. “When you use a mechanical keyboard once and then use a normal keyboard, you will feel a bit uncomfortable. This is the difference in the feel between a mechanical keyboard and a normal keyboard.”. Of course, there are differences in the feel of mechanical keyboards for different shaft types.
3. Full key without impact. If you buy a mechanical keyboard, many advertisements have the word “full key non impact”, which means that a mechanical keyboard can be used with multiple keys at the same time without conflict.
4. The key cap can be removed. After disassembly, you can customize your favorite key cap.
5. The mechanical keyboard is more responsive. “Because the trigger key range of a mechanical keyboard is relatively short, when you play a game, you release your skills before you fully press the key, so a mechanical keyboard is more responsive than a normal keyboard.”
Of course, mechanical keyboards cannot be said to be perfect. The disadvantage of mechanical keyboards is that they have poor waterproof and dustproof capabilities and cannot be soaked in water. Then the price is relatively expensive. The third point is that the sound of mechanical keyboard tapping is very loud, even if it is the smallest red axis, the sound is actually quite loud.
What are the classifications of mechanical keyboards? How to choose a suitable mechanical keyboard for yourself?
Mechanical keyboards are generally classified according to the “axis”. There are currently four common types on the market: red axis, green axis, brown axis, and black axis.
1. Operating pressure
Black axis: 58.9g ± 14.7g
Green axis: 58.9g ± 14.7g
Brown axis: 44.1g ± 14.7g
Red axis: 44.1g ± 14.7g
2. Voice
– Black axis: Minimum sound, no obvious noise
– Green axis: The sound is crisp and noisy
– Brown axis: Moderate sound
– Red axis: Low sound
3. Paragraph sense
– Black axis: No sense of paragraph
– Green axis: Good paragraph sense
– Brown axis: Slight paragraph feeling
– Red axis: No sense of paragraph
4. Lifetime
– Black shaft: Life up to 50 million times
– Green shaft: Service life 20 million times
– Brown shaft: Service life: 20 million times
– Red shaft: Service life 20 million times
5. Applicable methods
– Black axis: More suitable for playing games, not for playing games for a long time
– Green axis: Suitable for typing
– Brown axis: Located in the middle of typing and gaming, giving comprehensive consideration
– Red axis: Suitable for playing games, long time typing, typing comfort is stronger than brown axis
Brand selection
There are some best brands of mechanical keyboards, Cherry keyboard, Daryou, Razer, Rapper, Cerro, Logitech, and so on.