Why Mechanical Keyboards Are Getting More Popular?

The keyboard is a necessity for computer users. The keyboard is also a common device for many people's daily use. Some people like a quiet keyboard, as they do not want the noise or bother others. But have you used the mechanical keyboard? And why the mechanical keyboard is getting more popular, especially for gaming lovers?

What is A Mechanical Keyboard?

Unlike the ordinary PC keyboard, the mechanical keyboard has switches under the keys. And those switches are made of several moving parts: a hard plastic "stem" contains two metal contacts and a spring underneath. Those switches would give you a brand-new typing experience. It gives you tactile feedback with sound when a key is pressed.

What's more, the typical Cherry MX switches have different types based on the strength of feedback: black, blue, red, etc switches.

High-Quality Keyboard

Because of the durability and construction of these switches, the quality of mechanical keyboards is high. It can usually last around 20 million to 50 million keystrokes, while a normal membrane keyboard lasts only around 1 million keystrokes.

And each key in the real mechanical keyboard is controlled separately, thus, you can easily replace or repair it when one key is not working.

DIY is More Flexible

We can DIY the keycaps of the PC keyboard to make it look more beautiful. However, as there are many different feedback switches, we can DIY the switches for the mechanical keyboard to allow it to provide an even better typing experience. Thanks to the mechanical keyboard's tactile, accurate, durable, and faster typing features, you would be even more like to type and your PC gaming might be played better.

RGB Backlit

Some mechanical keyboards also have built-in RGB backlit, which can emit different colors of light when typing. The typing experience would be more enjoyable.

Some mechanical keyboards not only have built-in different light themes but also allow you to DIY your favorite colors. Your typing would be more accurate.

Conclusion

If you prefer a quiet typing experience, then a mechanical keyboard is not a good choice for you. If you want your typing experience to be more fun, and faster with clear feedback, then you might try a mechanical keyboard.