How to Choose the Perfect Switch For YOU!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- Finding a switch for your mechanical keyboard can be a difficult process. We'll tell you exactly what you need to know, so you can find the PERFECT switch for YOU!
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0:00 Red vs Blue vs Brown Switches
1:21 Variety of Switch Types
2:25 Cherry vs Outemu vs Gateron
3:05 Specialty Enthusiast Switches
3:50 How to Choose A Switch
5:40 Best Switches for Gaming
8:32 Best Switches for Typing
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This was so fun! Thanks for having me in this vid.
Any time! Your part was SO fun to watch, I'm sure I watched it like 10 times haha
Hyper-reds...my man I love those things. Lets hope HP loves them too!!!! 😣😣😣
love both your vids!
Well i guess that mystery guest isn't such a mystery, this being the top comment heh. Both of you are great. Thank you both
Hey mate, you recommended 4 linear and I assume also fast switches. Do you think that these short actuation switches might be bad for people new to mechanical keyboards because they're prone to misclicks?
I play a particular RTS competitively and make some money for it but I play on a laptop so I'm looking at keyboards with no clue. Thanks!
How I buy a switch.
1. Spend 3 hours researching switches
2. Finding the switch I want
3. Buy a keyboard and forget about switches
Spend [30] hours
+4. Sell keyboard to try another one
This how I ended up with a red
When I wanted browns for the longest time lmao but sometime I want me some clicky. Weird. Nonetheless I like me reds :p
@@ichigodesu8975 Same! at first it was a normal mechanical keyboard with brown switches because I wanted my keyboard for a lot of typing and occasional gaming sessions but I ended up with my Redragon wired/wireless keyboard with red switches 😂
(It was way cheaper than the brown ones... In my country we do not have a lot of options for keyboards :c)
@@sharavila616 browns... say you wanted browns to glarses, lol
I was trying hard to understand why I'm so drawn towards mechanical keyboards. Now I know it's Pokemon 😌
EXACTLY
@@SwitchandClickOfficial money money money!!! That was a start-up (Netflix 2020) reference right 🙂
@@SwitchandClickOfficial k
Lol
No not pokemon again
As a laptop user
I have no idea what I’m doing here.
I have a Laptop which I leave under my desk at Home and use a Keychron F2 and an external monitor with it. Saves a ton of space.
As an ipad user typing directly on the screen, i am also lost
There is an app that makes mechanical keyboard noises. It makes me think I'm not poor when I'm gaming in the dark. It's really nice
@@zyratec6801 wow send me that app
@@itwilsonboiii4789 lmao wait a sec I'll give you the name
"The Perfect Switch For YOU"
me: **laughs in a noisy, smooth membrane kaybord**
You can get mechanical keyboards for $50!! Which is the same price as some membrane keyboards like the Corsair k55.
Cherry silvers are like membrane keyboard feels. So smooth to use in gaming. My all time favourite.
Meanwhile the $2000 budget custom keyboard builder: WAIT! THAT SOUNDS LIKE ME BUT MY BUDGET IS $2000 AND IT FEELS GREAT! 😮
Also The Custom Keyboard Guy: just stick with membrane.. you don't want to be dat guy at the office..
Dat Guy at the office: *uses blue switches to piss off his boss while typing a paper*
His Boss: I AM ONE CLICK AWAY FROM BANNING YOUR KEYBOARD!
Dat guy at the office: click
His boss: YEETUS DELETUS!!!
@@thegreatbeavers box jades for even more annoyance
The way I'd go about it:
- Do you like the idea of receiving feedback when pressing keys? -> Blue or brown.
- Do you like the idea of receiving feedback, but also like the sound of clicky switches? -> Blue.
- Are you concerned the clicky noise will annoy you or other people, but you still want some feedback? -> Brown.
- Do you not care about feedback and just want a fast actuation? -> Red.
Based on that, you can continue looking at the variants of each type. Depending on what brand you choose and whether you go pre-built or custom, your switch options might be more limited. Which in of itself doesn't have to be a bad thing. It can make it easier for you! As Betty suggested, at some point, you have to pull the trigger and give it a go - even if you can't try out everything you're interested in. Only by trying will you know how you feel about it. Just be ready to return it in case you don't.
nice thanks i'll def be going for red
What would you recommend if I want the silent, rubbery squishy feel, no feedback?
@@carmensavu5122 red silent?
I've necer tried a linear switch, so IDEFK if I truly like tactile or linear more. Recently, I've noticed in general that I get annoyed with unnecessary and unpleasent sound. It's why I'm aiming to spend so much on my car's sound system, AND why I bought edifier bookshelf speakers for my PC. I hate distortion, hiss, screech, all that. So maybe I'll like linears more? Then again, I feel like the tactility helps you not bottom out the switch, which is more pleasurable I guess than always stabbing the fricken bottom, IDK. Heard anecdotally that it's better for your fingers, too.
Being able to stealth mode and not annoy other people would probably be a plus. But also, there just has to be times where you MOG them and assert dominance, lmao. Maybe thick clicks with removable clickers? Who knows. In any case, the next keyboard I want has an 89 key layout and is a cheapo option that comes with clone reds (probably crappy ones, but still) so I guess I'm about to find out.
Thanks. I guess I'll go with Browns or similar style.
I don't mind the noise, but my microphone picks up on them, so it can be annoying for other people online.
This is the most well composed informational video. It was really overflowing with information while still being simple enough for me to understand, coming from a new switch connoisseur like myself. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I love how betty's personality really came out in the newer videos. Esp the silent screaming 🤣
Been binge watching your content and they're really helpful!!
Ayyy thank you!
how to choose a switch (my way)
1: browse for switches
2: look at the switch
3: say: i want that one!
4: you have succesfully chosen a switch :D
almost 1k? yoo thanks
Yes
mine is also similar but I have a 5th step it's: Too bad I don't have any money
eXACTLY
@@Chopsticks-ef4il are we long lost brothers?
@@jamjam91171 idk probably not
I’m personally using cherry, blueberry, tangerine, banana slurpy switches on my new custom - it was a small group buy. Underrated linear switches IMO.
ah yes mx blue top, nk blueberry stem and tangerine bottom, banana split stem. A whopping 4 dollars a switch. Glad i wasnt the only one who heard about the groupbuy
he cool, i got the same ones. i used the tape mod, screw mod, foot stand foam mod, wd-40special lubing, Z-Rings, super messer rainbowRGB XDRAWR SPECIAL EDITION keycaps Warm-swappable PCB (the other ones were always too hot imo. temperature changes sound) and its now 0.3% more thoccy and 0,56% less tingy than stock. 3463,87$ well spend! Totally worth it!
my breakfast
@@smuggymill4135 lol
what would you recommend for fast actuation, silent clicking (similar to a laptop keyboard where it's fluid)
Everyone: Red is best for gaming
Me: laughing and clicking in blue
I used to have those and I would still have them if my keyboard was not so sh*t
Redragon is one of the worst keyboards for gaming
And now I have cooler master but I didnt find one with blue :(
Okay but can I ask something serious? Is there anything good about clicky keyboards other than the noise it makes?
@@dabreadman9677 Honestly since i got used to blues everything else feels mushy and weird
I bought red switches for gaming and didnt like them one bit
There is something so satisfying about that tactile bump you either love it or hate it
@@shadowstorm545 fact, should I get a redragon blue switch keyboard?
@@chicken_sandwich_ Redragon makes some good peripherals, just make sure the store you are purchasing from has a good return policy incase something goes wrong :)
I didn't know keyboard connoisseurs were a thing, so I'm glad I found this channel.
The thing with Blue switches is that you know if you want a blue switch. I know, because I wanted them, and I now have them. And it's great for all my discord calls, lemme tell you.
Novelkeys Box Pale Blue’s are so loud
LMAO RIP THE PPL THAT ARE IN THE SAME VC AS YOU
I love how in recent videos it seems like Betty is having more fun making these vids. May be just for the camera but it makes the videos feel fun and human. I can only assume (and hope) Jake is having fun too!
I am quite a fun person lol it's just we felt like tech videos were very subdued so we did it like that. But we got tired of it
@@terrancecloverfield6791 What I love about this comment is that I'm using Cherry MX Blues right now (Don't worry I have other switch/keyboard combos as well, just feeling like a clicky day today)
In a world where LTT sets the standard........
A fresh change 👍
I agree. I love seeing more of her personality. She reminds me of all my nerdiest friends. And me, of course. 😸
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Even as a gamer, I really love tactile switches. They just sound so satisfying, plus it doesn't bother anyone.
As someone brand new to mechanicals this was so incredibly helpful, thanks for breaking down the terminology that was driving me bonkers!
Very welcome!
I love how you make the videos fun and comedic while still being snappy and informative. Not new to the keyboard scene but you really helped to lay out some options for my new build.
Idk, kinda annoying like she's got the mentality of a 9 year old in my opinion... Which might be the case, and I'm an asshole. Orrr, that's just her weird personality and she really doesn't have the mentality of a 9 year old. Either way.
Loved the energy and goofiness. Keep it up. It's really nice to see the progression from your earlier videos.
Thank you so much 😁
This video is great for me! Ive just bought a Nintendo switch yesterday and i enjoy it alot!
Video was put together really well!
her voice is the pure definition of ASMR. I genuinely feel comforted. plis i no creep :(
Glad it wasn't creepy comment lol. Also I get that a lot
@@SwitchandClickOfficial I really enjoy your content you’ve gotten me into keyboards and I can’t stop watching your videos
ive actually wondered about that for quite a while but why the "ASMR"
Simp
Getting a 5 pin hot swap keyboard is really useful to test out switches for sure. Though now I have more switches than keyboards :[
Time to buy some more hotswap barebones kits
Tkl are hard to find with 5 pin :(
I have 3 keyboards and over 320 key switches, all Gateron Blues and Cherry Blues. Yeah I kinda expect to have more switches.
You can always mix and match! I have one keyboard that I use clicky switches on the alphanumeric keys and tactile switches on the modifiers. Also, loose switches can be fun little fidget toys.
@@TBSxDRUMS Fidget toys are a great use haha
3/4 into your video yesterday and I decided to come back to it instead and Read your edu- page first before coming back.
But There is still soo Much to learn and understand that I wish there was a store to walk into and survey the all the switches. I know what I want in my head, but that doesn't mean it will be the same in practice.
I found some force charts this morning that should help me, but my big fear is compatibility. =(
Your content is GOLD and I Hope you hit a MILLION subs soon! Many thanks to you and your friends. I appreciate how Randall's expertise played along with yours in this video.
This is the first video I watched in this channel and I just loved how you explain!
Thanks!
This was such an entertaining video! My two favorite reviewers right here ❤
Yayyyyy, thank you! I'm so glad you liked it :)
It's been awesome watching this channel grow. Production quality has drastically improved over the last 2 years.
pog
i adore blue switches , i am absolutly loving click clacking to make letters show up on screen or controll a character /srs
Thanks for this vid. I'm having to learn fast as my son is keyboard crazy and I don't know where to begin. Your advice is priceless
Noone Absolutely Noone: ....
Betty: *AND MORE* *Explosions 💥💣💥*
As Glarses would say, "Tactile gang rise up!"
P/s, great video Betty! Please do more collabs with other youtubers. Great to see the community connecting with one another :)
Totally will! Collabs are pretty fun
Thank you, you’re a god. I heard a few amazing keyboards from your videos and now I’m on my lifelong journey of finding the golden switches for my first custom keyboard.
I have to say the old, REALLY old, IBM keyboards were the absolute best for typing. I'm pretty sure they were mechanical, because they were very clicky. I just got a Huntsman Elite with the purple clicky optical-linear keys and I'm really enjoying it. It's actually pretty similar to those old IBM's.
I hear people recommending brown switches for general use all the time but the 'bump' is so soft that during normal typing they feel more linear than tactile. Also I don't get the dislike for blue switches but I'm not at "keyboard snob" level yet. My top 3 twitches are Blues, Clear and Silent Reds.
Do you still like blue switch?
@@houghwhite411 I used TKL keyboard with Blue Switches for a year and a half and was very happy with them. Last year I was eyeing the DUCKY SF keyboards because I needed more funtionality and I heard Kailh Box Jade were equivalent (and I was curious) so I bought one. I LOVE the jades. They sound and feel amazing. I use them at home of course. I also bought one with Silent Reds for use at the office.
I can hear a blue switch in the office even if they're on the other side of the building.
On the night shift on a hybrid setup where you're only required to work for a couple of days a week, the office won't be completely filled up, these switches would stick like a sore thumb
Cherry mx browns have a tactile bump thats so small that they almost feel like a linear with some dust stuck in it. If you want real tactility, you need to go glorious pandas or similar. Those are the "browns" that are actually worth it
I started with cherry reds but then I tried the bump and was hooked ever since. It was a pupil dilating moment for me. To me the tactile bump is like bubble wrap in terms of addictiveness and satisfaction. I also always had an issue of accidentally pressing switches when using reds so a tactile bump or heavier spring weight was better off for me. I can also appreciate Gateron black inks for their smoothness and sound profile but if a keyboard doesn't have a tactile bump then it feels like it's missing something. At the moment I'm enjoying glorious pandas, holy pandas and bobas all because they have the longer stem for the satisfying bottom out and a nice bump. I like the bump.
You like bump. I like bump. We all like bump.
How much did you spend typing this?
This is exactly what I needed and was fun to watch, too!
This was brilliant! Thanks for the informing video 👌🏻😁
I have the same Keyboard with MX Red and MX Blue. The Red I use at work (just to not annoy my colleagues so much) and the Blue at home. I use them almost only for typing / programming and I have to say I prefer the MX Blues over the Red. The MX Red feels a little mushy for me. The Clicky sound of the Blues somehow lets my mind calm down while typing and I also like the tactile feedback. I was considering to buy a more expensive Keyboard (Ducky One 2 TKL, as it is also available in ISO German Layout) and thought about trying Brown Switches, so I got a Switch Tester beforehand (luckily)... And I have to say I just hate the MX Browns. From my point of view they are not tactile at all. They just feel scratchy at best, and while typing at normal Speed, one can‘t feel the bump at all. So I still haven‘t decided which switch to go for. Still can‘t decide between the MX Blue, MX Black and MX Silver.
This was amazing I had to laugh a few times. Yes, be yourself Betty. Things should be fun, whatever it is, wherever we are. It's just up my alley. Humour is great. Thanks for making my day.
This is exactly the video I needed
Awesome breakdown! Super helpful!
OMG Betty and Techne, my all-time favourite down-to-earth mech TH-camrs!!! OMG OMG I am so excited and I have not even finished the video lool And where did calm Betty go? You are on fire.
If you plan on using your keyboard only for typing, I would also suggest trying buckling spring keyboards (Model Ms). I went from a Blackwidow Chroma to one of Unicomp' New Model M and the razer green switches feels like a toy in comparison to the buckling spring meca-membrane keys of the Model M.
Thank you very much for the clip because it was very helpful to me in terms of my choice of the switch. I appreciate your effort very much. Thank you very much
I was going to switch my red switches to brown, but then I found out that red is the best for gaming so thx for helping
You're welcome, speed silvers also do the trick quite well too
@@SwitchandClickOfficial is speed silver good for rythm game
@@paulpaultom2250 speed silver are lighter and have a shorter actuation point, which makes it a good switch for fast gaming
@@adminbosskiller4010 ok
@@adminbosskiller4010 did you have problems hitting wrong keys on the red switches? Would you suggest silvers instead?
I love this new enthusiasm in your vids! Also the editing is top class!
Thanks so much!!
I love your enthusiasm
thanks to ur vids when i got new switches for my keyboard u teached me with ur content ty
Now I’m even more confused. 😅
Same bro, I thought it was just about the click sound but now i have more shits to worry about 🤣
Wow, I did not expect Techne to be on this vid. Nice job guys!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Wow i didn't expect something like that AMAZING!
tip for everyone else: the best switch for gaming is probably the creamsicles, these switches are made from the stem of a novelkeys creams and the housing of the c3 tangarines, the reason these might be the best for gaming is because the stem for the novelkeys creams is longer than the c3 tangarines so the housing for the c3 tangarines is made for a shorter switch pole so when you put a longer switch ole inside it significantly reduces the actuation distance, and they sound nicer
I wish there was some kind of flowchart quiz out there that would help you figure out what kind of switch to go for based on the most extreme specifics of what you want.
It's basically just 3 questions right
1 - do you want bumps or not?
2 - do you want to press harder or easier?
3 - do you have any special requirements (silent, low profile etc)
Follow these you can find what's good for you pretty easy
@@alxan3942 Yes but you still have to look through each individual listing to figure out if it matches your criteria. A flowchart would give you the results based on your criteria. Going through all those websites as a beginner can be very overwhelming.
0:18
"Brown"
*shows cursed Bulbasaur*
"This analogy is falling apart"
*yes it is Becky, it indeed is*
Been smashing keys since the tender age of 3, still going strong at 40, and now I can finally say I understand what's going on under those keycaps! Thanks for the enlightening explanation! 🎮🚀
I somehow came across this channel from watching a keyboard asmr vid and was clicking on any recommended vids from then on… I’m literally mindblown at how many different types of keyboards there are, and that there are people who have local meet ups with them 😅
Betty the switch witch. Crazy and funny as always. Thanks 😅
"Aw, they're scratching, why go Cherries, go with these Tangerine blueberry banana Slurpee milkshake switches!"
Man got me wanting to eat my whole mf keyboard now.
What a lovely energy you have. I love it and subscribed right away (:
Bruhhh I literally love you and your content!!! ❤
Thank you
Betty be speedrunning subs XD. Ily
As a programmer, I find it easier to write a lot on blue, I quite love the resistance and the clickiness, I use a G513 from logitech, quite a lovely keyboard
just keep that stuff out of the office 😂
@@roaba3581 most people either dont come or they use headphones these days
your videos are awesome! I am seeking to enter this world of mechanical keyboards for a long time now. I'll stick to my Corsair Strafe Red with MX red for a little longer
I love this video so helpful ,thanks!
My way on how to chose the best switch…
1. Look up: what is the fastest switch
2. Buy the switch.
3. Realize that there is a keyboard already with that switch
4. Get that keyboard then forget the switches
Me that Liked Blue Switch at One point in Time:
👁👄👁
#same
I’m proud of my self for buying cherry mx reds
@@tayz8766 The problem with starting with starting with blues then switching to reds is Now I kinda want a Brown switch
I like Cherry blue with OEM profile PBT. It is that combination that works. Different boards with the same switch can feel totally different.
A great, super informative video! Thanks! :D
Nice seeing techne has khail speed silvers as one of his top 4 because that's what comes standard in my hotswap keyboard that's on the way. But I just love the sound of louder clicks, and you mentioned the khail bronze in your evga review so I ordered those to switch out. Hopefully I dont notice too much of losing speed for when I'm gaming. Great tips.
I also ordered some kaihl bronze switches. Hopefully, I'm not disappointed.
@@alexf92 i prefer the bronze but I have a one year old lol. So I use silent now so I don't interrupt her naps. :(
Clicky are bad for most action heavy gaming like FPS... Speed Silvers are hard to beat as a "best all round switch", especially for experienced PC-users/gamers/people who aren't really ham-fisted....
The best tactile switches there are the legndary Model F. Maybe you heard about the IBM Model M. The Model F was before that legend and they "cheaped out" on the later produced Model M. The Model M uses a membrane that gets switched, the Model F capacitence. The original keyboards a quite old and most models need some magic to work on a modern PC. Luckily there is a new interpretation of that keyboard. Sadly it is a bit costly, but they are using capacitive buckling springs. The case is made out of metal and the full keyboard weights around 3kg. Those 400$ sound like much, but the old ones from IBM cost the same and if you calculate inflation in, you are more around 900$ in todays money.
this video is very helpful, thank you
This is exactly what I needed as beginner Thank you so much and you are sooooooo lovely , subscribed with the 🔔 from the first and mooooore
When I'm using a brown switch if I press the key slowly I can feel the tactile bump, but in normal typing I'm going fast enough to where I don't really notice the bump. With blue switches I can feel the bump better when typing normally, plus there's also the click feedback to help you know you've actuated the key.
I've been using tactile mechanical switches of one kind or another for nearly two decades, so I stopped consciously noticing the bump a long time ago, but if I ever happen to use a keyboard with linear switches, I definitely notice the absence of the bump. It just doesn't feel right, and I find it harder to type without bottoming out the keys.
Re: Brown "A bump you can feel in each key press"
I feel like glarses is having a conniption across the pond
Well what about Gateron Browns?
Awesome review! I loved the OG (Old Guru) and YG (Young Guru) IT juxtaposition. It works superbly! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Techne ... big props and kudos, OG!
I highly recommend the Boba 4ut switches for people who like the tactile ones like the MX Browns or the Razer Greens, but want a more quality feeling to their experience.
It depends on your preference.
For me smooth switches is my choice like Alpacas V2, Gateron Ink Black V2 and Tangerine.
hey, can you recommend smooth switches but a lil bit quiet? i’m planning to but the duroc dolphin but they say that the smoothness is meh, thankyouu!
@@dmugas4989 I don't know preference of quiet in your opinion, but I can recommend you JWK Epsilon for smooth switches. For me it's not too loud, you can buy a few switches like 2 or 3 to test first or go see review in TH-cam or Reddit first.
@@flanky15 thankyouu for replying! really appreciated!
(Note to self - Notes on different switch types with explanations)
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For starters (General Description / Explanation)
00:18 Blue (Clicky): Loud & Clicky (Clicky: if you like loud keyboards)
00:26 Brown (Tactile): Quiet & Bumpy (Tactile: General Usage)
00:36 Red (Linear): Smooth & Fast (Linear: Gamers typically)
01:10 As a whole, there are (3) main groups - Linear / Clicky / Tactile
01:24 Provided a LIST of POPULAR switches for each category.
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01:28 Other options to consider: Low Profile / Optical / Silent / EC / Topre / Analog
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01:40 LOW PROFILE Switches: Shorter: Resemble laptop keys; for better ergonomics and faster gaming response.
01:48 OPTICAL SWITCHES: Another good option for gaming; actuate via light; don't have a debounce delay (no lag); faster (than mechanical).
02:00 SILENT SWITCHES: Rubber padding built-in; minimize noise during typing (but mushy).
02:10 TOPRE SWITCHES: Their own thing entirely; technically rubber dome switches, but are tactile.
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02:22 Buying at big box (i.e. Best Buy): Switches are typically Cherry MX
02:34 Buying via Amazon: Typically switches are lower quality such as: Gateron, Outemu, or "Equivalent"; they're cheaper, but they don't have the same consistency between switches and there is more chatter.
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03:06 Enthusiast Switches
03:22 Popular Enthusiast Switch brands: Examples: Gateron Black Inks, Gateron Yellows, Kiwis, Holy Pandas, Tangerines, Alpacas, and more...
See their link on screen (it wasn't included) for community recommendations
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03:48 How to find your preferred switch
1 - Go to the store
2 - Attend meetups
3 - Chat online (see their Discord)
4 - Buy a switch tester online (4-63 switches)
5 - Online sound tests (but depends on their mic and your speakers)
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05:12 Hot Swappable Keyboard: Buy this type of board so you can more easily switch switches and test.
05:22 Recommended starter keyboard for getting started (LTC Nimbleback)
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05:32 Recommended starter switch: Gateron Yellow
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05:40 Gamer Guest
06:00 Perfect Gaming Switch: Jokingly mentioned some options
06:56 His (4) gaming recommendations
06:57 First (2) Recommendations
- HyperX Red Switches
- Kailh Speed Silvers
07:20 His (2) most favorite
- Cherry Mx Speed Silvers (Corsair K70 TKL)
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08:34 Switches for Typing
=( It's mainly preference
Most typists prefer a "Snappy, Tactile option", or a "Heavy, Linear option".
08:48 Favorite Switches for Typing:
- Niz EC Switches
- Gateron Black Inks
- NK Creams
- Holy Pandas
- MX Silvers
Also recommends modding switches and stabilizers.
So many flailing hand motions! I love it! 🤗
Nahhh u r soooo good at teaching, i love that you compared switches to pokemons❤❤❤
It's really up to personal preference, but when people ask for my opinion I always recommend Gateron Black for begginers: you can find them in tons of cheap keyboards everywhere, they are reliable, consistent, sounds decent and aren't too soft or too stiff, nice for gaming and typing. Browns are a good choice too but I'm linear gang.
Do they do phantom blacks? Might buy
How to buy a switch:
1. Find a switch.
2. Watch a typing test of it.
3. Buy it, or repeat.
You have now bought a switch!
Thank you! This helped me a lot!
I'm so glad!
This was helpful!
As I'm doing my first build (well two, one for me and my partner) this has got to be the most complicated part as everyone has a different preference. Even with us two, I prefer something more muted where she prefers something with a good click. I think I'm way more interested in a nice dull sound and tactile feel, where she just wants a solid click (so probably blues) This has been the most helpful guide to understanding the differences, thank you so much for this!
I think the best way has to be to just try them out in person since what someone likes is so subjective, so I'll use this as a reference to narrow down a few switches for us to try!
Thanks again, keep up the great content!
Thank you!
Click jackets are low tier clickies, try to get a click bar like box jades or nk sherbet. Or clickiez if you want to splash out.
@@incongruous4 Thanks I appreciate the advice, I've heard good things about box jades as far ar clicky switches go
Best clicky Switches - 1) Blue Alps, 2) NK Sherbet, 3) Box Pink, 4) Box White
Best Tactile Switches- 1) C³ Kiwi, 2) Holy Pandas, 3) Zealios, 4) MX Brown
Best Linear Switches- 1) C³ Tangerine, 2) Roselios, 3) Everglide Aqua King
Such a great, helpful video! I just recently discovered your channel and am really enjoying it! 👌
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks guys, just ordered my first mechanical keyboard for general use and going with the safe option. Rk68 with gathering browns.
Can you do a review on Akko CS Rose red? They are 45 for 10 dollars
Just bought 90 of them (didn't received yet), after seing some reviews I couldn't resist, they look so smooth and are cheaper than cheap Gaterons. A Switch and Click review would be nice, I've arrived about a week ago and loved the channel.
I ended up going with gateron yellows, I love the sound, feedback, and price of them. I'm sure i'll upgrade in the future but for now these work just fine c:
I've been getting keyboards lately and these are such happy place vids right now
as a first timer to this space, I took a lot of time narrowing down what I want my first build to consist of ...with some minor compromises (keycap sets being pretty pricey) *slaps razer upgrade keycaps onto table*.
I settled for either Boba silent tactile or Glorious Panda switches (or I could get both and make glorious boba's if I wasn't pinching a few penny's). the issue more for me is settling on a body. I settled for the NK65 aluminum base at first ..but then the GMMK Pro dropped and it had that RGB nice accent on the sides and included the rotary knob ...kinda makes me wish Glorious made a 65% with the same aesthetic in mind ...I'd jump on a 65 with a rotary knob instantly if they did
I mean, that would be a banger of a keyboard haha
I went from 3 prebuilt boards (red, then blue, then brown. All TKLs) to a ducky 65% with browns to a KBD 75% which lubed durock t1's and so far it is my favorite thing.
I think it's really hard to decide what to go with and the only way to figure out what you'll like is to try stuff. Hotswap boards are good for this, but also if you just use a board for a few weeks you can usually tell if you like it or not after that much time and can then decide what to try next.
Great vid overall, I imagine it must be hard to make vids on such a subjective matter as people love their opinions!
Hmm. Where do you source your keyboards?
@@potatopotatoeOG
Switches -> Divinikey or Kinetic Labs
Stabs -> Divinikey
Boards -> Vendor dependent
I have switched to the Kinetic Labs Salmon switches (62.5g tactiles) and LOVE them.
you're vids are the absolute best
That was a fun video! The explanations were helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I don't even know how i got into the hobby tbh. One day I just woke up and said:" k e y b o a r d"
welp screw my lunch I GOTTA WATCH THIS
Go eat
just got my ducky one 2 mini with blue switches, i love the feel of the click, makes it really easy to tell when i actually hit a key
i had 3 keyboards with browns, i discovered blues in between them and just fell in love with the sound, i now have my first custom hot swappable board i swapped the originals out with BOX Jade Crystals and i don't want to go back :)!, i love the sound and the feel!
You do realize blue switches are for going to the library?
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She's really out here doing the Lord's work, huh