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  1. Switch Types - Mechanical Keyboard

    • Based on their characteristics, there are basically three types of switches: Linear switches, tactile switches and clicky switches. Linear switchesare the simplest ones. They feel the same from the … See more

    Cherry MX Switches

    The Cherry MX switches are named after their stem color. Different colors also mean different characteristics. So, when someone is talking about which color of MX Switches he prefers, … See more

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    Switches from Other Manufacturers

    The amount of companies, using switches from the Chinese manufacturer Kailh (Kaihua Electronics Co.) has significantly grown in the last few years. The technical specificatio… See more

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    Low-Profile Switches

    Low-Profile switches are particularly flat switches which are used to build thin mechanical keyboards. As a consequence of the smaller build size, the travel distances o… See more

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  1. Linear, Tactile, and Clicky
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    The best way to keep things simple is to remember that all mechanical switches fall into one of three categories: Linear, Tactile, and Clicky. These three categories are based on how the switches feel, and the best way to narrow down your choices is to make your first decision about what kind of switch feel you're looking for.
    The three main types of mechanical keyboard switches are — Linear, Tactile, and Clicky.
    If you search for mechanical keyboards or switches, you'll be met with a ton of options. However, all mechanical switches can be divided into three main categories: linear, tactile, and clicky.
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