What are mechanical keyboards?

⚡ TL;DR Mechanical keyboards use mechanical switches to register keystrokes instead of a rubber pad on a printed circuit board.

Mechanical keyboards use small mechanical switches to actuate the keystrokes, each key has its own dedicated mechanical switch which allows for a much more tactile feel when typing in comparison to typical keyboards that you're used to.

Typical keyboard use rubber dome technology which is similar to that in your TV remote. They're inexpensive but they don't provide much tactile feedback and subsequently feel "mushy" or "spongey". A single rubber membrane covers the printed circuit board so the key must be fully depressed to actuate the keystroke.

All WASD Keyboards use mechanical Cherry MX switches for each individual key. These switches are of the highest quality, offering a life span of over 50 million operations and feature gold plated contacts. They come in different configurations so the user can choose which one fits their typing style the best. Each mechanical switch is mounted to a heavy steel backplate and then soldered to the PCB for a very solid feel while typing.

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