What is the opinion of Reddit about the
Max Keyboard Cherry MX Switch Tester Switch Sampler Mechanical Keyboards 12-Key Switch Testing Tool (Printed PBT Keycaps with Cherry MX keyswtich Color Included)?

Mechanical Keyboards? I really like the Corsair ones, even when they are a bit overpriced. K70 MKII is a top notch choice, for instance. Logitech also makes good ones. Speaking about keyboards I don’t get in my country but heard good things about, you could google reviews of Ducky or Leopold.

But before you buy some, I suggest you get a nice switch tester like this one. Mech keyboards are all about the feel of pressing the keys and that’s as subjective as music preferences. The key tech is called “Cherry MX” switches and they vary a whole lot, with some of them being very “clicky”, springy or just don’t offer as much resistance to pressing them. And all of them are miles better to use than the spongy feel of a membrane keyboard (your usual laptop’s one)

You can buy a keyboard switch sample from Amazon. It has the three most common (red, brown, blue) as well as some other switches. Something like this:

Max Keyboard Cherry MX Switch Tester Switch Sampler Mechanical Keyboards 12-Key Switch Testing Tool (Printed PBT Keycaps with Cherry MX keyswtich Color Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZK6LKZL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_09FG430K9FBH3Q2BKPK4

I have never used a mechanical keyboard before and want to know your thoughts on key switches. I have a keyboard in mind, but just want to know about the switches. This keyboard has a version for Blues, Browns, and Reds.

I do not want to spend extra money on one of those switch tester things.

Every single place you look, people say “blues are clicky and tactile, browns are tactile, and reds are linear with no bump”. I have no idea how any of these feels like, because once again, I have never used a mechanical keyboard before. How loud are the blues? How tactile are the browns?

I have ruled out the blue switches because I don’t want my keyboard to be any louder than it has to be. But, does typing on a keyboard with blue switches feel the same as typing on a keyboard with brown switches if you ignore the sound?

Red vs Brown is my main choice now. I don’t do any gaming, and I want a keyboard that will not strain your hands after long hours of typing. I am leaning towards browns right now, but I want to know your opinions.

By the way, I have been living with one of those old 2007 Apple Keyboard things, and it is not the best. So I think whatever I try with mechanical keyboards will feel like an upgrade.

Thanks!

You can buy a mechanical keyboard sampler online, which comes with a bunch of common switches to try out. Brown switches are often recommended for beginners because it is a good middle ground with some tactile feedback. Max Keyboard Cherry MX Switch Tester Switch Sampler Mechanical Keyboards 12-Key Switch Testing Tool (Printed PBT Keycaps with Cherry MX keyswtich Color Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZK6LKZL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CX968EJWYHH45P7GCFBV

To add to what they said, I also have a keyboard with Cherry browns. In my case it’s a Kinesis Advantage2. I like it a lot and I use it every day.

That aside, you can also buy samplers like this to test different types of switch. I have one and I also like it as a fidget toy.

Aside from the other commenter, what I did was visit my nearby store that sells computer peripherals and try out the gaming keyboards they have out on display. It is fairly important to figure out what sort of switches you like best, because you’re going to have to live with this keyboard for a very long time, so be wary of the noises they make, and how they feel.

If you don’t have a store nearby your area to make a physical contact with a keyboard, you can always buy a cheap keyboard switch tester on amazon to give you an idea of physical contact. Just by explaining or watching videos aren’t the same.

If you’re more of a video learner, or want to hear typing noises, I recommend this video as he talks about the main switches in general that you would find on the market.

Aside from Keyboard Switches, you have different keyboard sizes. This video by Hardware Canucks explains the different sizes to help you figure out which ones would fit your computing needs.

Lastly, I ended up buying my Ducky One (TKL) from Mechanical Keyboards last year because I’ve been trying out a lot of bigger brands like Razer, Logitech, Corsair, Steel Series, etc. All of them did not pass their quality of assurance on my end because a key was broken, or lighting had issues under 8 months of usage. So far, Ducky did not give me lighting issues, or keys no longer working.

Find a store near you that has MKs for demo or buy something like this https://www.amazon.com/Max-Keyboard-Mechanical-Keyboards-keyswtich/dp/B07ZK6LKZL

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZK6LKZL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FdXGFb3D566MC

The switches are still functioning. So you can pop them into your board!

also, if this is your first mechanical keyboard, I would highly recommend spending a little extra on a key switch tester from Amazon so you can know which switches to get. it actually makes a huge difference in your performance, typing style and overall satisfaction with the keyboard. Probably the biggest factor on satisfaction.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZK6LKZL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BC9YEbXTMQRA9