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Your guide to Cherry switches
What are Cherry switches?
Cherry switches are the most well-known switches available today. Part of this is due to history, as Cherry is the original switch manufacturer. However, the fact that people still buy Cherry switches today goes to show the timelessness of the original lineup of the Cherry MX switches: these switches still carry their weight today.
Are Cherry switches the best?
Cherry switches are the industry standard. However, there are many switches on the market available today by many excellent manufacturers. You should instead try many switches to find the one that suits you the best.
Why are Cherry switches popular?
Cherry has great name recognition within the keyboard community. Their switches are classics for a reason: for many, the sound and feel of Cherry MX switches are timeless and cannot be displaced by modern switches.
Your guide to clicky switches
What is a clicky switch?
Clicky switches are a type of switch that offer users a tactile bump when pressing down and have a signature loud “clicky-clack” sound profile.
What are clicky switches good for?
Clicky switches are great for their tactile feedback in their keystrokes and their signature pronounced crunchy sound signature. Clicky switches are best for personal environments such as for your gaming setup or home-office due to its sound profile.
Are clicky switches better?
Ultimately, the best switch for you comes down to personal preference. But if you are looking for a tactile typing experience with a loud and crunchy sound profile, then clicky switches are for you.
Do clicky switches feel weird?
Clicky switches should not feel weird: they have a tactile bump. However, if you prefer a smoother typing experience, consider linear switches.
Can you type fast with clicky switches?
You can type fast with clicky switches as with any other switch varieties. Once you get accustomed to a switch style, you can type fast on it.
Are all clicky switches good for gaming?
Clicky switches are great for gaming. Gamers love clicky switches for their sound profile and tactile feedback.
Why do gamers use clicky switches?
Gamers use clicky switches for strong tactile and audio feedback when they type.
Are clicky switches mechanical?
Clicky switches are one variety of mechanical switches known for their tactility and “clicky-clack” sound profile. Contrast this to linear mechanical switches, which feel smooth and are comparatively quiet.
What is the most clicky switch?
The most clicky switches are those with a click bar such as the Kailh Box Whites.