What is a mechanical keyboard

When choosing a keyboard, you need to take into account many of its parameters. The choice depends on the direction of its application. Many consumers are interested in how a mechanical keyboard differs from other types. In this article we will look at its main performance qualities, pros and cons.

What is a mechanical keyboard, its features

Unlike its membrane analogue, it uses in its mechanism the method of opening contact and a clear tactile stroke. This means that the signal has time to be transmitted before the full press occurs - this greatly facilitates the work.

REFERENCE! Since each button is a separate mechanism, you can disassemble such a keyboard for cleaning, unlike a membrane keyboard that cannot be disassembled.

Advantages of a mechanical keyboard over others

The main advantages of a mechanical device include:

• durability;
• comfort at work;
• quick response.

Let's look at each of them in a little more detail. The service life of a mechanical keyboard can reach seven years or longer, while the tactile sensations will not change and the keys will not stick. This makes it significantly different from a membrane one, which can become unusable after just six months of use.

Due to the absence of the need to press the button all the way, your fingers get tired much less when working, the keys are pressed quite smoothly and provide real typing pleasure. This property attracts journalists and copywriters, writers and programmers.

The instant response will appeal to both amateur gamers and professional eSports players. In games where reaction speed is of great importance, this quality will be especially relevant.

The mechanical keyboard market provides users with a wide selection of models so that they can choose those with which they can work with the greatest comfort. The most popular of them are:

1. Cherry MX in seven variations: black, brown, blue, clear, nature white, speed silver and red. Each of them differs from each other in a softer or harder press, volume level, the need to release the key before the next press, or its absence. Each consumer will be able to choose a device that suits their needs.
2. The Razer Green Switch is a universal model, suitable for both people who deal with typing and video game enthusiasts.

The following performance features can be considered both positive and negative, but first we will focus on their positive aspects.

Mechanical models weigh much more than membrane ones, since they contain a massive metal printed circuit board. This is convenient because such a keyboard is stable on the table and is more difficult to accidentally tip over.When typing, it is always in the same position, thanks to which the fingers quickly get used to it, and when playing games, the likelihood of accidentally moving the keyboard under the influence of emotions and thereby missing the button is significantly reduced.

Depending on the type, the buttons of a particular keyboard produce more or less noise, but its level will always be higher than that of a membrane one. But many users find aesthetic merit in this, as the sound resembles a typewriter and can have a calming effect.

Disadvantages of a mechanical computer keyboard

Its main disadvantage is the high price of about 2000–6000 rubles. But many users agree that it is better to save up once and purchase a device for a long time than to save and change the keyboard almost every year.

The large weight of the “mechanics” can be very inconvenient if the user often travels or moves; such a keyboard is much less compact than a membrane one.

Not everyone finds the loud clicking sounds aesthetically pleasing; many users find them annoying, so they look for quieter options.

We do not recommend purchasing noisy models if there is a risk of disturbing others. This is especially true for users who work or play at night.