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I've tried them all. I even have a "tester" with a matrix of dozens of different key switches. Kailh Box White is my second fav
With those prices you will feel the difference, just like audiophiles hear the difference in a $1000 cable.
Not the same. I honestly cannot hear differences between audiophile quality headphones or interconnects. The typing experience of Topres' is noticeable whether you come from domes or mechanical keyboards. They feel in-between. I have arthritis in my right pinky. A 35g topre keyboard is perfect. (I also tried 35g mechanical switches but it did not feel as smooth).
With my Topre, I wasn't able to do that, and even though it feels pretty cushiony at the bottom it still left me with some soreness. But maybe it's just too heavy.
What keyboard did you get?
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If you have other people around, you'll almost definitely want a "silent" switch. I've been using cherry blue (loud clicky) switches for a decade and then when my family joined me at home for covid they all complained. I changed to a silent switch and it's been great. I would recommend the "CODE" keyboard. They make almost every variation you would need (including "silent red" version): https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/…
Silent is very desirable. Is this defined by the switch type - or is it an additional (foam?) modification? Edit: I see that it is an o-ring modification.
You can add o-rings to other switches to help reduce the sound of "bottoming out" (when the bottom of the keycap touches the mounting plate or PCB depending on how the keyboard is constructed). But, I don't like the o-ring method because it's not as quiet and it also impacts the key travel, which doesn't always feel nice. Also, the o-ring only helps with the bottoming out sound, and some switches have an actuation point click that also makes sound and the o-ring doesn't change that.
Additional foam, gaskets, etc can help with noise but it's pretty minimal compared to the switch itself.
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If you have other people around, you'll almost definitely want a "silent" switch. I've been using cherry blue (loud clicky) switches for a decade and then when my family joined me at home for covid they all complained. I changed to a silent switch and it's been great. I would recommend the "CODE" keyboard. They make almost every variation you would need (including "silent red" version): https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/…
Silent is very desirable. Is this defined by the switch type - or is it an additional (foam?) modification? Edit: I see that it is an o-ring modification.
Can anyone recommend an entry level mechanical keyboard specifically for extended typing (as opposed to gaming)? Or, at least, specific features/qualities to seek out.
The Filco Majestouch 2 is a great keyboard. This is an older model, and it existed before the mech keyboard craze took off. Mine was sitting in the closet collecting dust having long ago been replaced by "fancier" keyboards with esoteric switches and other random features. Using it for the first time after a long hiatus was an "aha" moment. The typing experience was so much nicer. Upon reflection, here is why: 1. Pla…
It's certainly the oldest piece of technology in my office. I've typed on newer fancier keyboards (and have a 60% for travel), but the Majestouch is still my favourite.
For me, one nice thing about working from home all the time now is that I don't have to listen to everyone's annoyingly loud mechanical keyboards. I kinda hope this fad dies before I have to work in an office again...