What is a mechanical keyboard?
A mechanical keyboard is a computer peripheral that relies on individual switches for each key. It offers a superior typing experience with tactile and auditory feedback and is recognized for its outstanding longevity. Much appreciated by serious gamers, these are, in fact, time-tested technologies, appearing on the market since the 70s.
Why choose QwertyKey keyboards?
Our keyboards try to offer you the most pleasant experience straight out of the box, without making many changes to it at home. Most of our keyboards come with a layer of foam in the keyboard case to eliminate the echo inside the case. At the same time, most of the stabilizers are pre-lubricated to give keys such as space, shift, enter, backspace a smoother and more pleasant sound and press.
How to choose a Mechanical Keyboard?
- Usage: Must meet personal needs; for gaming, writing or general office work.
- Features: Consider things like switch type, form factor, lighting, and customization options.
Types of Switches:
- Tactile (Brown): Provides a palpable point of action without the need for full pressure, ideal for typing and general use.
- Clicky (Blue): produce a characteristic sound with each click, providing auditory and tactile feedback, suitable for those who prefer click confirmation.
- Linear (Red): Linear motion, without tactile feedback, favors quick and silent presses, preferred by gamers who need speed.
Layout / Form factor:
Form Factor:
- Full Size: Includes all standard keys, including the number section, ideal for those who need full functionality.
- Tenkeyless (TKL): Skip the number section, are more compact and easier to carry.
- 40% / 60% / 65% / 75% / 80% E.T.C: Minimizes size for maximum portability, sacrificing some secondary keys.
- Keypad: Specialized for certain functions, such as macros or shortcuts.
Connectivity and Mobility:
- Wireless / Bluetooth: Provides the freedom to move the keyboard without cable restrictions, ideal for clean setups or TV gaming.
- Battery: Wireless models may have varying battery life, influenced by lighting and use.
- Cable: Restricts the positioning according to the length of the cable, but it is no longer based on the duration of the battery, which has energy directly from the PC/Console/Device.
Additional Keys:
- Macros: Allow setting up repetitive actions to save time, valuable in complex games or repetitive office tasks.
- Multimedia Keys: Provides quick control over media playback, useful for multitasking or while playing multimedia content.
What is Hotswap keyboard?
A hotswap keyboard is a keyboard that allows you to change your switches as well, not just the keycaps (keys) as with most keyboards.
Why choose a Hotswap keyboard?
Most users want to try several types of switches, because some later find out that the switch they chose is too noisy or too silent, for example. At the same time, if you plan to lubricate your keyboard, the hotswap function allows you to remove the switches with a simple tool, which is usually found in the keyboard box.