Mechanical keyboards: everything you need to know

[@galihprabasidi8498]

You forgot to mention about different size of mechanical keyboards: fullsize, TKL, 60%, and many more.

[@Faiq_h]

There is a lot to explain. this is merely the tip of the iceberg. unless you want a 8+ hour vid :)

[@user-yc6vr8vn5j]

Faiq Hussain yeah haha was very confused when i saw the length of the vid.

[@user-yc6vr8vn5j]

thought he would just talk about keycaps lmao

[@michaelxz1305]

for a video that starts saying everything you need to know about mechanical keyboards - he really failed in not mentioning this, nor mentioning that the chinese mx switch clones means you can get some good keyboards for much cheaper than you could a couple of years ago... mine cost me under $30

[@mixedup5858]

@@michaelxz1305 like what?

[@ejsl98]

I'm still using the standard keyboard that came with my old Windows XP pc

[@jayorn]

He forgot to mention you will most likely to go broke after getting one.

[@MiniPiez]

How come? You will keep spending money on new keyboards or? :D

[@jayorn]

Mini Piez Tonnes of customization, look it up or buy one to find out :)

[@leavealone5538]

I am on the way of going broke :(

[@benj1236]

You just have to research. A good generic keyboard will cost you between $20 to 40$. A Cherry MX keyboard will cost you between $60 to $200.

[@13_faces]

ordered a cm quickfire tk and a qisan magicforce, both mx blue, and ordered pbt vortex doubleshot keycaps, wasn't too much atleast

[@MrBedh3ad]

You can also build a mechanical keyboard with custom pcb, plate, case, individual switches and keycaps.

[@BrokebackBob]

I've been using a mechanical keyboard since 1975!!

[@diegomireles]

I'm so jelous of that whitefox, it's extremely hard and expensive to get in Mexico. I just recieved a pok3r and it's awesome, also the Novatouch with pbt keycaps it's great.

[@OscarBacho]

diegomireles same boat man 😞

[@salvaph]

Any recommendations on getting a decent /high quality mechanical keyboard with Spanish layout?

[@emanuelantunes2789]

I've never used a mechanical keyboard in over 25 years of heavy computer use. Never had a membrane keyboard fail on me, I don't understand how the heck can durability be a factor here... Can someone tell their personal testimony on such occurrence? The feel and customization of mech vs membrane..., now that's the only reasonable criteria for spending the extra money on these....

[@jaakkooksa5374]

I use a late 1990's Keytronic. It has a ps/2 connector and most modern PC motherboards still have one.

[@bestintentions6089]

get topre if you type for work, cherries are nice but if you want clicky get buckling spring.

[@HenriqueSadaoKajino]

You forgot to mention o-rings, very commom mod the mech keyboards. I personaly like because they limit the travel distance and reduce the noise of keycap bumping the switch. Some people hate because aproach to the bumpness of ruberdomes.

[@srijanraghavula]

I didn't really know that two types of keyboards existed. We some membrane keyboards in our dad's store. But there was TVS gold which was mechanical and only office people bought it. I didn't give af. It was years ago. But once I went to my bank for a student loan and saw that keyboard there. The employee typed on it, my ears were extremely satisfied. And now I think it's okay to spend a ton on keyboards if you like it.

[@lsatenstein]

Did you ever discover if the keyboard you evaluated had buffering, known as n-key rollover. I own an American mechanical keyboard that was a design used by IBM (buckling spring action). This keyboard only had 2 key rollover, which resulted in keyboard lockup, if you tried to use the keyboard while the system was booting. The lockup remedey, remove keyboard power temporarily.

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[@VladThanatos]

Forgot to mention ALPS / Matias.

[@Sendrim]

He could have at least said "...and many more"

[@kafkalul]

Gateron master race, mod some clears with 62g gold springs and lube, thick pbt keycaps and you're in heaven

[@Delthyr]

sip socketed zealiostotles reporting in, can't hear you over the clicks

[@aprilshowers3008]

Gateron are already so smooth though. why would you need to lube them?

[@tyler94302]

Gateron has so much fuckin wobble, Kailh masterrace

[@benwatki]

I know everyone raves about cherry mx blues but I have to say I do love my razer orange switches in my blackwiddow chroma v2

[@dogeyydoge4902]

now i can finally understand what my friends are talking about XD

[@aalever]

I have the Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja Tenkeyless Cherry Brown and I thoroughly recommend it. I recommend the Ninja keycaps more generally too. I sit at a lower angle to the keyboard, so they're more visible against the glare of my monitor, and the typography doesn't wear because the print is on the side of the key, as opposed to the top.

[@robocopvn]

my Cherry Brown mechanical keyboard have been working for more than 8 years and counting. It just doesn't break :))

[@leavealone5538]

Yeah , i think you can leave it to your son :D

[@robocopvn]

Shawn Smith still a single man, let's see and I will report back in the future :D :D

[@Sendrim]

Following, please post future life progress here.

[@synzevolved2172]

@@robocopvn yo

[@sunsgettingreallow8318]

cop con sup dude

[@myoth5663]

Sorry but the Model M is not from 1985, there is a timestamp just at the left of the P/N, timestamp saying : 1989-11-02

[@iProgramInCpp]

The Model M started being produced around 1984 actually.

[@copper4eva]

@@iProgramInCpp He meant that the particular model m in the video wasn't from 1985.

[@11123fsd]

Been using my membrane for like 7 years now... Works perfectly. Will probably switch to a mechanichal soon

[@innovativeadvertising6463]

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[@joes2735]

My logitech backlit keyboard has been going strong for 5 plus years.

[@spomgeboob2623]

My G213 is like 2 years, but I just got bored of the feel lol

[@dulla8469]

when i built my pc i forgot to buy a keyboard, and after i set it up i went on amazon and bought the cheapest keyboard for 25$ that id use for a week or two till i get the keyboard i want, its been 2 years and im still using that keyboard cause i never bother buying a new one cause whenever i had money to spend i'd spend on anything else i didnt have

[@kylekimura7003]

LOL he said zealot was a manufacturer. Just to let you know zealio switches are manufactured by gateron but zealpc owns the tooling and has a different plastic compound. :)

[@bodavis99]

I love my old IBM mechanical keyboard, but the lack of the Super (Windows) key made me switch to a membrane keyboard.

[@x7N1NJ47x]

fun little fact, many people of today like their keyboards to have the super/windows key missing because of the retro aesthetic!

[@kosta1605]

Just love how many choices there are when it comes to this stuff. Can buy multiple boards and have different set ups. Change the boards out during the week like you do with shoes and clothes! lmfao. Thats what I tell myself to make it okay to buy all this different stuff :D.

[@itsyoboigucci7578]

The reason i dislike browns is whenever i type i feel like im typing on membrane keyboard cuz of that bump without tick sound. Membranes also have rubber bump

[@alittax]

2:27 So why do other article say that browns are the most tactile switches?

[@NoFi]

0:24 Why mx blues though?

[@Faaath]

bro its 2016

[@philiparnaudov9001]

What about ROMER G switches, in my experience, they are pretty good, but they have a really low lifespan, and the connector between the switch and the keycap is extremely brittle, composed of 4 small pieces of plastic, if one of them breaks you can A, just use it as is, or B replace both the switch and the keycap. The plastic is stuck inside the switch its self and the keycap can no longer attach.

[@NOCTUMSEMPRA]

The Pok3r looks awesome. I want it.

[@Bronzyglow]

This. Was. Perfect. Thank you 😊

[@akumirin5047]

Me (5 years ago): "I GOT A RUBBER DOME KEY BOARD!!!!!😄😄😄" Me (now): " fml I can't handle this anymore "

[@ItsMe_Sam]

Only a man this good looking can make me watch a 6 minute video about keyboards!

[@teun7923]

lol

[@toomuchtruth]

I'm totally straight & I concur. I was mesmerized by him

[@beaubraddock7572]

*keys stop typing* - *mouth ajar*

[@chrischoy9]

bhahaha, no need to hide it even if it's a bit homo

[@Masternaldo]

Gay

[@pizzathough12]

Just the video I need. Thanks!

[@x7N1NJ47x]

he called MX browns “tactile”. I can hear r/mk boiling in rage

[@supremeduck5167]

Forgot Cherry MX Silvers Personally my favorite

[@MARTINREN1231]

red, i wake everyone up when i use blue when typing my papers.

[@unionite6062]

Want clicky? -Buckling Springs or Alps skcm Blue Want tactile? -Topre or Alps skcm Orange Want linear? -Alps green or modded Alps

[@kunkundalin]

Currently use the Cherry MX blacks, would like to build a custom keyboard with the best switches available for typing, which would those be? Talking absolute best here.

[@MrSeon123]

Subjective. Check out Alps SKCM switches.

[@alexandertorres3987]

Bruh this video is so helpful!

[@riflemanm16a2]

Buckling spring master race. Too bad he didn't talk much about the Model M other than how old it was.

[@zenithseeker7]

Riflemanm16a2 indeed

[@bufalong]

good to buy for gaming than normal keyboard?

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Buckling springs will always feel the best to me

[@jmanners]

Haven't had any luck on that "lasting a while" part. I've had to RMA my Tt Poseidon Z twice now and this third keyboard is beginning to show key chatter again. Meanwhile, my 5-year old membrane keyboard still works just fine. Hm...

[@tntdude64]

Depends what keyboard/switch you buy. If you really want something that will last then check out some Ducky, Filco, Leopold, KBP (you may want new keycaps though), and there are some other ones too.

[@ragnarlothbrok3691]

Mechanical kbs are great except, don't last longer than warranty in my experience, regardless of what the tech-savvys advocate.

[@ragnarlothbrok3691]

Economically which isn't great at all

[@beatusSLO]

Informative, thanks!

[@owascoshaw]

I mostly care about switching caps. Do I have to look for words like ‘hot-swappable’ ? There are so many 60% boards out there but I'm confused on which ones can switch caps or compatibility

[@uhhhyuzzy]

hotswappable means that it can take out the switches not the key caps. Any keyboard can take out the key caps.

[@akmt123]

How do u activate the Scroll lock key on the Left-hand side next to the ALT key?

[@ahtj4488]

Inks < Cherry Blues

[@theoverunderthinker]

what's with the missing "Esc" keycaps? is that the fashion these days?

[@huunhanle3809]

Not really, they just take the keycap out just to show which switch the keyboard have lol.

[@rhysbrowa7499]

as an enthusiast i cant believe what he said about switches

[@s.j.3247]

can anyone recognize the orange-black keyboard combo at 1:33 in the video? what's the name of it?

[@Vespene]

Taihao Orange PBT keycaps on, I think, a Poker 3.

[@itzlio3livion]

pornhub

[@alfredcapacete6444]

Damn, I missed my orange-black tai-hao keycaps

[@frontboard]

Wow, PaRappa the Rapper toy in the background. That’s pretty old school.

[@ZlueTheDragon]

Any information or links to the keycaps shown in this video?

[@horstkoston7104]

whats the white blue silver one from the video called

[@jetfu400]

So how fast is your typing?

[@RichardBuckerCodes]

Would be great if there was a chromeos vwrsion

[@shamstabrezkhan9735]

Thanks Porter J. Could you please tell me if different keyboards have different Clock speeds (Like PS2 Vs DIN5 etc.,). I have a 8051 Trainer kit that had a keyboard with din5 connector and now is gone bad and same is not available in the market. So, I just got a new Keyboard with PS2 connecter and replaced its wire(by means of soldering) with that of a DIN5 one right at the PCB end within the Keyboard itself. Here, I followed the VDGC schema of pin-out for the Male-Din5 connector. Now when I connect this modified one to that 8051 Trainer kit it doesn't do anything. When I ON the Trainer kit this keyboard flashes all LEDs (Numlock,scroll-lock,Caps-lock) at once but will not respond to any key that I press on it, Kindly answer me PLEASE. Thanks & Regards

[@imabomb121]

Is there any ducky mechanical kdyboards

[@scharkalvin]

How do 'bucking spring' switches (IBM model M) compare with the cherry switches?

[@bee4325]

this video was like 90% about switches something about that is funny to me

[@itsjeffcloudy]

k85 gigabyte really good and cheap keyboard. build quality is superb too

[@taikoto8199]

it's crap and the build quality is horrible.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Gateron, Keychron and Kailh switches are really good, they're not just imitations, and many people prefer them over Cherry MX's, including me with Kailh switches (I use box red and speed copper's)

[@MinorityHunterRoronoaZoro741]

mate the only thing you talked about were switches

[@joedevlin4657]

U didn't mention actuation points in the mx red

[@gokboru5249]

good vid

[@jackzhang4610]

Most people - "Cherry switches are the best!" "Keyboard enthusiasts"

[@x7N1NJ47x]

a real keyboard enthusiast knows Cherry does not make very good switches. I would only buy cherry switches for their silent red/black stems to make MX Zilents

[@vprakash2471]

Why are Mechanical keyboards much softer than membrane ones,please help me my new Mechanical keyboard seems too soft (after using an old membrane keyboard) should I replace it (Amazon) or keep it....

[@malinkaaa]

what do you mean by "softer"? I hope I am not too late

[@toya.channel]

Razer switches are definitely one of the lower quality ones that doesn't last very long

[@esotericliza]

actually they last for 80mil clicks and cherry last 50mil.....

[@disapr_1]

Where can I get the key cap set on the das keyboard 4?

[@TheEnderknight]

Buckling springs

[@lassenlautta]

amen

[@iljadebeste]

0:39 Apple keyboards dont have Rubberdome switches they have scissor switches

[@tntdude64]

I think there still is a rubber dome in the switch design.

[@TrancemasterOnyx]

Some of them got a rubber dome, but there are some alternative versions of them that doesn't though.

[@MisterCOM]

no those still use domes for return force

[@conrad5426]

Which switch is in the intro

[@BIOHAZARD_V2]

K70 rgb reporting in!

[@rafferz716]

let's go k70 squad is here

[@theosudarja]

I guess, I'm the only one who do not like the mechanical keyboard. I hate the overly long push-travel. I found my first love on my father Compaq laptop keyboard in the 90's. The button is shallow, and flat, the travel is minimal, yet still feel tactile, and I can do everything faster.

[@edsantos5899]

How much is the White Fox and where can I buy it beside Massdrop?

[@tntdude64]

You can buy it from people willing to sell theirs but people who buy them are probably not willing to sell them. I think on their blog the Whitefox expected to re launch sometime in Q4 2016.

[@YayaTia_II]

You forgot like the most expensive keycap plastic but fair enough since it is not much used. POM Plastic!

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Browns are my favorite as well man. They are a great switch and I love the Ducky KB I have them in :D

[@CHLBUTTERWORTH]

Isn't this guy also working for the verge?

[@stevesun11001]

I still prefer the HHKB Happy Hacking Professional.

[@thyduck7542]

"Personally my favorite are browns" So you have chosen death...

[@KorewaKosmo]

Ok so I have a question hopefully someone can give me a bit of advice. I am a Starcraft 2 player and I currently use a Razer Cynosa Pro keyboard and honestly it works perfectly fine as any decent mechanical keyboard. BUT I kinda feel maybe is a bit too large and sometimes my fingers cannot reach the desired hotkeys during gameplay. So I was wondering if there is a good mechanical keyboard you can recommend that might be smaller. Specially I have trouble reaching fast with my left hand between the F1 and F4 hotkeys. Like I can obviously do it but not as fast as I was used to when I used a laptop. Thanks in advance

[@ethanortiz5249]

Maybe a 65% keyboard. I know you made this comment 4 years ago but someone's got to answer lol. 65% are pretty small and the F keys are actually integrated into the number keys

[@nervz]

yeah and kyle switches are the best

[@NikolajLepka]

top-ray switches, you say?

[@CJhellreisersupacuki]

no-one can beat my model-m 85

[@watercat1248]

Wat abaut the size of keybor meny keybord dot hav num pud

[@eigengrau2819]

these points are irrelevant ! The actuation point is closer on mechanical keyboards! But the main reason you'll get mechanical should be because of the force it takes to press the keys is a lot lower than the other... so what has more bearing getting tired out by smashing stones with your fingers? or actually being able to press the keys to land that skill shot in a game you play?

[@scy2786]

Fuck I got the blues switches for gaming

[@beyondthefactsreviews6698]

only thing that matters is the sound

[@patrickanderson5692]

Kailh is pronounced as kale and topre is pronounced as toper

[@iotaku]

I need a quick summary and review on outemu switches. outemu blues to be exact

[@huunhanle3809]

Outemu switches are genuinely ( except for the Gazzew Boba U4T ), if you want a good clicky switch then I suggest Kailh Box White/ Jade/ Navy instead. Their "click" mechanism and tactility are better than Cherry/ Outemu/ Gateron etc.

[@razibhossain5820]

Hi

[@austinapkins]

**clicks for model m**

[@mido_elprince]

Min 4:24 :| what type of keyboard is that 😍

[@WGLYYL01]

Looks like Corsair

[@ConnorCanRead]

I don't think anyone considers cherry to be the best, better than razer at least.

[@nomad4k]

Not thing beats a cherry mx red.

[@aoireimu]

keep this in mind: modern mechanicals are built like spitted cardboard & feel shit compared to older types(usually)

[@realmeee]

This video triggered the membrane gang 💣

[@esotericliza]

who the FUCK likes membranes more than mechanical's?