The difference between the two is which of the Cherry MX line of
mechanical switches the keyboards use.
Not exact matches
With that said I certainly didn't perform any worse than I would with a standard membrane
keyboard or even with an expensive
mechanical one, so the keys clearly work just fine, it's just that the
mechanical switches offer a certain something that membrane
switches just can't, even despite Roccat's attempt to marry the two.
Like its big brother the G410 boasts Logitech's very own Romer - G
switches, designed to compete with the beloved Cherry MXs that have dominated the
mechanical keyboard market for so very long.
The
keyboard will use Romer - G
mechanical switches which don't appear anywhere else on the market.
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Orion Spark is the world's fastest RGB
mechanical gaming
keyboard, featuring exclusive Romer - G
mechanical switches that offer up to 25 percent faster actuation, plus 9 programmable G - keys and intelligent RGB illumination.
The FPS Pro
Mechanical Keyboard from HyperX is ideal for gamers on the go that not only boasts the amazing responsiveness of Cherry MX
switches
This
keyboard case works with Razer's own Ultra-Low-Profile
Mechanical Switches, the first of their kind.
The Interceptor DS4200 is a gaming
keyboard with membrane
switches that are meant to give users a
mechanical feel.
Scissor
switches are technically
mechanical in operation, but usually aren't implied when talking about
mechanical keyboards, as they lack a spring action and don't support custom keycaps.
Razer
Mechanical Switches have been lauded as the new standard for all mechanical gaming keyboards since their int
Mechanical Switches have been lauded as the new standard for all
mechanical gaming keyboards since their int
mechanical gaming
keyboards since their introduction.
Mechanical keyboards use an independent
switch for each key.
Xiaomi sells over 2,000 products in China, and one of those is a
mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX
switches.
If you want a cheaper
mechanical keyboard with a number pad, get the Logitech G610 Orion, which is available with Cherry MX Brown or MX Red
switches.
The Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition Chroma V2 is a tenkeyless
mechanical keyboard with RGB backlighting and Razer's tactile Orange, linear Yellow, or clicky Green
mechanical switches — roughly equivalent in feel to Cherry MX Brown, MX Red, and MX Blue, respectively.
For those looking to make the
switch to a
mechanical keyboard, this KrBn model is currently on sale.
The G810 is a full - size
keyboard with Logitech exclusive Romer - G
mechanical switches.
Finally, two new high - end
mechanical gaming
keyboards featuring Cherry MX
Switches, RGB Mystic Light and a multitude of hotkeys.
«Featuring anti-ghosting capabilities, optimized reset points and an actuation force of 65g, the world's first ultra-low-profile
mechanical switch delivers the same performance and clicky feel as a traditional
mechanical keyboard.»
The Greens, in particular, always feel a bit stiff, although they're still miles ahead of both standard membrane
keyboards and cheaper
mechanical switches like Kailh or Gretech.
The S.T.R.I.K.E. 4
keyboard is aluminum with
mechanical switches (the company has not said what it's using) and RGB backlighting.
In the world of
mechanical keyboard switches, some of the most popular and sought after are the Cherry MX line.
The
mechanical buttons were very difficult to press (the design of the
switch actually relied on the
mechanical movement of the
switches to generate energy to operate) and it was loud in a
mechanical -
keyboard - kind - of - way.
Logitech's G610 Orion is quite a bit pricier than most budget
mechanical keyboards, but any
keyboard that sports Cherry MX Red
switches for under $ 100 is a bargain.
Like Logitech, Razer takes the proprietary road with this
keyboard by using its in - house «Green»
mechanical switches.
So, when you go out looking for the best gaming
keyboards, you should keep an eye open for any that feature
mechanical switches — as they allow for deeper and more accurate travel, so you can say goodbye to accidental key presses.
It's the best value of any
mechanical keyboard I've used, and delivers exactly the click and feedback you expect from «stiff»
switches.
Unfortunately, we didn't have Razer's BlackWidow Chroma V2
mechanical keyboard in - house for a performance comparison, but instead the company's older full - size BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 model that relies on Cherry MX Blue
switches.
Mechanical keyboards, on the other hand, come in many different types of
switches.
For $ 139 (# 159, AU$ 219), this gaming
keyboard offers plenty of plucky performance with quiet
mechanical switches that's fully customizable.
As the world's first gaming laptop with a
mechanical keyboard, the GT80 Titan features an integrated SteelSeries gaming
keyboard with Cherry Brown MX
switches which offer a light, tactile, non-clicky feel.
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Instead of
mechanical switches, like Razer uses in most of its high - end
keyboards, the Tartarus V2 goes with Razer's «Mecha - Membrane» technology, which is also found in its very good
If you want Razer's clackety green or quiet orange
switches in a keypad accessory, you'll need to pony up $ 120 for the Orbweaver — an amount of money that could also buy you a top - of - the - line wireless gaming mouse, full - size
mechanical gaming
keyboard or wired gaming headset.
Instead of
mechanical switches, like Razer uses in most of its high - end
keyboards, the Tartarus V2 goes with Razer's «Mecha - Membrane» technology, which is also found in its very good Ornata Chroma
keyboard.
Older
keyboards used to rely on buckling spring mechanisms and
mechanical switches under every key, many modern
keyboards have taken a more affordable route to reduce keypress distance and optimize keystrokes.
If you don't want to spend more than say ~ $ 80 in a gaming
mechanical keyboard, the Logitech G413 is a great option, with Logitech's proprietary Romer - G
switches.
This new
mechanical keyboard built for gamers relies on Cherry MX RGB
switches with surface - mounted RGB LEDs.
The keys on this inexpensive membrane
keyboard do their best to mimic
mechanical Red
switches, and do an admirable job of it.
The Alienware Advanced Gaming
Keyboard on the other hand utilizes
mechanical keys (brown
switches), for a more enjoyable typing and gaming experience.