Mechanical vs Membrane Keyboards: Are Mechanical Keyboards Worth It?
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1:17 "As you can see, the sound of the mechanical keyboard is much louder."
Yup I I can clearly *see* that *sound*
Ah yes I can see sound and membrane keyboards are sooo quiet...
well it's not really a fair match if you're comparing a cherry BLUE keyboard, with a regular membrane since cherry blues are tactile switches and membranes well, there are topres, buckling and many more , and I mean fine, compare a membrane to a cherry blue, but at least get a membrane keyboard that has tactile membranes, like tactile topres.
@@Jay-qj3tz membrane is louder tho, explain this!
He's reflecting on the audio test dummy
Brought my blue switch keyboard to school.....
a week later....
Mechanical keyboard are officially banned :)
Kind of a dick move.
Kek, what did you expect?
Balder Mechs are loud as shit
browns aren't too bad, (my cheap membrane is louder imo)
GReDDY WupS My IBM Model F would like to 'speak' with you.
Imagine owning both a silent-click mouse and a loud mechanical keyboard.
I made that mistake....
I like the feel of blues the most
But I use reds if there is anyone in a 5mile radius
@@carlweeks2399 browns exist
Literally me
i hate the loud clicky ones
@@Dattebayosigma some browns are loud and scratchy nah
Funny story when I was a teenager, my dad had a coworker who used a mechanical keyboard and everyone hated it, so my dad bought him a membrane keyboard and gave the mechanical one to me it was my first one and still use it today
Aww
wow
That's wholesome or nice bit definitely not funny.
That is a cool story
Now you are the annoying guy xD
i just bought a mechanical keyboard. man i was so excited about it. But to be honest after like 2 weeks the sound was starting to get annoying especially when im writing college papers.
Now, whenever you type, no matter what keyboard - you will always hear this mechanical CLICK, CLICK, CLICK, CLICK, CLICK .... - lol
wino0000006 Unless you use a different switch..
well, just by an brown
ed switchers, and forget about the noize =)
I'd get an o ring and instead of just letting the key go when releasing it, I would let the finger stay on it for a while so upstroke does not make loud sounds.
Also, do not get clicky switches.
My Brown sounds just about the same as the membranes used in the library.
Roma-G ftw.
my mom needs mechanical cuz she has instagram nails
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So my friend has a mechanical keyboard and it's so loud I can literally hear in through my headset
Probably has blue switches
yeah bcuz blue
Blue switches and a microphone that records everythin around the mic
It's a blue switch aight
Some switches are louder than others.
lol that membrane keyboard is the keyboard I use on the daily
That's a really good keyboard.
Samè
bruh mine has been abused for around 6-7 years and it still works great
i am also
same. i have it too haha
1:04 I failed no but November
don't you mean nut?
@@GameDiagram
No butt
no, but november
Blue switches don't even sound good though, they're rattlly and plasticky. Listen to an alps blue keyboard or a box jade keyboard to hear what a good switch sounds like.
Oh no he is gay
Is no one going to mention how this man types with two fingers
Isn’t that what everyone does lol
@@Apwolsopcjrhei if you're typing fast no
@@mfadhil7246 if you type fast you wanna use most of your fingers
I do that too and still type fast enough. Not really a typer so idc about type speed. 😂
Yea. I noticed that. I remember we used to call that "hen pecking" lol. He seems to have managed to adapt his typing style to achieve a decent speed but anyone who knows how to actually type will definitely out perform him. That being said, I doubt he's doing any large amount of typing.
Am I the only one who love the sound of mechanical keyboards
Nope!
Sounds so relaxing tho!
finally some1 who understands me
I love blue switches, NEVER RED SWITCHES
Pendolino *Flicks Red Switch*
There Their They're when i write on blue i feel i write on mechanical keyboard
Idk, I’ve used a membrane keyboard for years and honestly it’s been workin pretty fine and to me it’s really comfortable especially for gaming. Really easy to hit buttons and since the buttons are a lot thinner (from my experience), you won’t be making as much keys mistake. When I bought a mechanical keyboard mainly for gaming, it felt weird and def wasn’t for me but yknow that’s just me
same i just purchased my first mechanical keyboard and its a bit hard to type and get used to. hopefully everything works out lol
@@naomijay7177 update from 2022 ?
@@tims7686 once u get used to it, it becomes second nature. However, I’d recommend to learn the different keyboard switches & which one works for u. I got a new keyboard w red switches & it’s been hard to type on, but it feel better when gaming. So it’s all based on ur personal preference
i feel like my membrane keyboard feels the same as a mechanical keyboard for gaming or maybe i haven’t had enough experience
@@naomijay7177 want a good one for jus typing and messaging whatevers i hear less pain on hands for them?
Funny thing is, I’ve seen a lot of pro players who plays from home that used the membrane keyboard because it’s comfortable to them.
Yep, I also use a membrane keyboard.
@ryuji you ain't a pro top👀
Because what matters more is how comfortable a keyboard is to use than whether it is membrane or mechanical. These people saying that "you're not a true gamer if you use membrane keyboards" are just spouting BS, many of them ain't even pro lol
@ryuji Try me, lmao.
@@srntnjl523 Unless we're talking about rhythm games...
i think what most people miss is the repairability of the mechanical keyboard, when a single key doesnt respond you can easily replace the switch and get it going again (as long as the main board isnt damaged) unlike membranes
How i repair my old ass membrane keyboard is i slam my fist on it and then it works again
@@demijne9 Repair rule 101: Fist it
@@frozenturbo8623 i agree with this statement 100%
But u don't even need to repair membrane keyboard,it's always works fine lmao.
but membrane keyboard works for YEARS, specially logitech keyboards can work for 5-6 years straight
Matt... I seriously miss the "comin at you" line, that's what I knew all of your old videos by. I know you made the change because it's what you felt is right, but just wanted to let you know that I was a fan of it because it made you stand out in my mind, even though others may not have liked it. Anyone else in the same boat?!
+Nerd on a Budget So true
+zionlee1004 omgg I was saying the same thing lmao
Bajan Aviation lawlsss
Had my membrane keyboard for 15 years now still going strong.
What is it with people "not knowing" when they press a key? Do letters not show up on screen? Does your game character not respond when you press a key? I've never had a problem on any keyboard I've ever tried. What am I not missing? I feel left out, like I should be missing something.
Lol im so lost here.. I like silence and effordless keyboard. Its faster for me.
It's because you're not following the stupid kid's trend. Just the same as buying Apple products. Or you just love paying shitton of money for things. It's all retarded. Mechanicals aren't even new tech.
keycaps bottom out at 4mm travel distance and usually actuate at 2mm, you cant know where that actuation point is on a membrane but on tactile mechanical ones you either head a sound or feel a little bump
Orange Broom just press it all the way down
Why would I fatigue my fingers and get RSI lol? My blues are very good to type on
2:31 WOW THATS MY KEYBOARD, like litteraly one i already have for about 10 years or so, doesn't break, insanely good keyboard, really cheap, would recommend 10/10
@@sotiris168 yeah im a competitive gamer, so no.
It's so bad lol.......
got the same one for $4 at a flea market and it's been good to me for almost 6 years now
My keyboard as well
Lol i had one until my kid brother spilled something sweet on it and ants ate up the membrane
Teacher:Do your work on the computer dont be to loud
Everyone:quiet
Me & keyboard : CLICK CLICK CLICK CLACK CLICK
Thanks for making this. Very Helpful!
Membrane keyboard....cheap and does the job, Mechanical keyboard 4x the price and makes a clicking sound.....gotcha.
Please do your research
I heard that mechanical sometimes broke... I never had a broken membrane keyboard. And I had it a lot, even at work but never had any mechanical one.
Mechanical keyboards are overpiced, heavy, but do come with removable keys (easy for cleaning) and they give you nice feedback. but still overpriced
@@dete9191 Yeah... that's their biggest issue. But... people pay a lot more money just for razer tag on their stuff and usually razer is not so good as they say and it's always overprized. Also you can pay a lot just for some apple product, mechanical keyborards are not so expensive when you think about that.
@@dete9191 They're overpriced because you're looking at the wrong place, companies like Ducky, Anne Pro, etc are a really good starting point.
Fun fact. If you were a computer user in the early 90s, most keyboards were mechanical. I recall having an IBM keyboard and until recently never realised it was mechanical. There was nothing special about mechanical keyboards back then. Got a Keychron C2 now and it's mostly great.
2:12 That's kind of my plan.
I remember when I got my first mechanical keyboard for myself in 2014. Ever since then, I haven't gone back to a membrane keyboard. I have a cherry blue for work, and Romer G for my main set up, and a brown ten keyless for my LAN/Mobile set up.
I hate how people conflate membranes with rubber domes. It causes a lot of confusion. The membrane sheet is a flat sensing component which you don't feel at all. The rubber domes in a conventional keyboard are what supply return force and tactility (usually mushy and sloppy), while a membrane is used to detect the keypress. This distinction is important, because the venerable IBM Model M uses a membrane for keypress sensing, but the buckling spring mechanism it uses for tactility, return, and sound is obviously mechanical. There are also rubber dome systems like Topre which use capacitive rubber domes over a circuit board, rather than a membrane. This allows Topre keyboards to have n-key rollover, which membranes cannot provide.
Amusingly, there are people out there who would say that the Model M isn't mechanical because it's a membrane keyboard, and at the same time, that Topre is mechanical. These same people would say that the IBM Model F-a keyboard using the EXACT SAME mechanism as the Model M, except over a circuit board-IS mechanical because it doesn't use membranes. This is blatantly insane, and it stems from the false dichotomy of "Membrane vs Mechanical" that people are putting out into the world. Mechanical switches and rubber domes are primarily a tactile component. A membrane is a sensing component. Cherry style switches like are seen in modern gaming keyboards have contacts inside, and so do technically act as a sensing component, but not all mechanical systems are like this.
The advantage of mechanical switches compared to rubber domes is that they can have a much wider range of tactility options, weighting options, can actuate before bottoming out, and are often mounted to a circuit board. The advantage of a circuit board compared to a membrane is potential for n-key rollover if the board is designed to to support it. Most rubber dome keyboards use membranes, but not all of them. This has nothing to do with how they feel. Most domes are poorly designed / are made of cheap rubber, which is why they feel bad. However, there are also some great rubber domes like Topre or BTC dome+slider which feel excellent. It all depends on the kind of feel you're looking for.
TLDR: A membrane is a sensing component, not a tactile one. A rubber dome is a tactile component, not a sensing one. They usually go together, but they don't have to. They are not synonymous. Some mechanical switches use a membrane, and some rubber domes use a circuit board. It is a poor distinction to use.
This is my second time seeing you in a keyboard vids comment section
@@user-ki7xb9pr1s I have opinions
Did they use you to train GPT4? @@babylfsh
That Logitech keyboard even though it's cheap it is very durable I have that exact same keyboard for 5 years and it still works
Is that not to be expected from a keyboard? The cheapo keyboard that came with my old computer still works and it's like 15 years old or smth
Cheaper membrane keyboards are sturdier than their mechanical counterparts in my experience.
Which model ?
Great video Matt, new subscriber! :)
Thank for the video. Stay healthy and keep uploading video. We are waiting for your next video
The only reason I own a mechanical keyboard is the fact that they make the satisfying sound the make
i aint even got a mechanical keyboard yet😂😂😭😭
So you're perfectly ok with the mushiness of a membrane keyboard? In my opinion, the feel of mechanical keyboards are the main selling points.
@@MrPicklekvGygA it was a joke... Please just take it.....
@@lionnyrodriguez9064 I didnt see it as a joke because lots of people have the same opinions as yours. People get wet over the sounds of blue switches.
@@MrPicklekvGygA the sounds of blue switches are so amusing
I have the same k120 logitech keyboard, I've had it for nine years and it still works completely flawlessly. Long lasting and durable as hell.
Same lol
I'm on year 10 of my K120. I've used it for hours every day for all these years, and it still works perfectly.
I'm a CS student who doesn't game. I personally value the ergonomic design more than the type of keyboard, though I also prefer the feeling and the price of a membrane keyboard. It's a no brainer for me to be using my current ergonomic design membrane keyboard, and it's the best keyboard I've had.
I can't understand how people can use horrible keyboards for their desktop setups. Thin portable keyboards with super low profile are understandable on a laptop, but at least use a better one for your desktop. Having no number pads also makes it so difficult to do proper work. All these keyboards are form over function.
Totally!
Wait, so you study Counter Strike, but you are not into gaming? That doesn't make sense bro
So you use a membrane but don’t understand people using bad keyboards? Huh?
I used to get Logitech membrane keyboards for circa $20. The space bar would last maybe a year, then would turn to mush from being struck so much, leading me to replace the keyboard every year or so. I bought a buckling spring mechanical keyboard almost four years ago and the space bar is still functional.
Cleaning exists...
*"Are Mechanical Keyboards worth it?"*
Well, it depends on who you are. My old man owns a shitty membrane keyboard that came bundled with some shitty old long-dead PC he bought in the windows 98 era, it runs via PS2 port and runs perfectly fine on his windows 10 machine. He's a hunt-and-peck typist. Two fingers, that's all he needs. The thuds as he hits the keys resound through the floor, you can FEEL when he's typing something. Will he benefit from a mechanical keyboard? Clearly not. He has an almost 20 year old no-brand chinese membrane keyboard (it has dedicated calculator, web browser, eject, suspend, media and volume control hotkeys!) and it's doing him just fine. I'd hate to think that someone that types any less than 50wpm would think getting a mech keyboard would be a good investment for them. Membraners DO last, maybe they get mushy after a while but they can be a reliable product.
I type ~90wpm, and I type a lot. I play games often (probably too often). My series-1 ducky shine mechanical keyboard with Cherry browns (while not the perfect switch for gaming) makes sense for me. I tried an old Razer Blackwidow with blues as my first mechanical board, hated them. I haven't tried reds or blacks or Topre etc, but I've tried Romer-G and loved them as well...but they don't have an even actuation weight when your fingers don't land perfectly in the middle of the keycap.
Where am I going with this? Meh, buy what you think you can afford, but test things out to make sure it's comfortable for you and suited for what you want to do with it too.
I like your opinion
wow, ~90 wpm ?
that's crazy, recently when I was typing this, I got to 70-77 wpm only in every typeracer.com matches I entered and I use a laptop
so if you cant type fast, getting a mech keyboard isnt worth it?
EmeraldGameZ
Well some people have said it improved their typing speed by 10-15 wpm but they were already typint about 70wpm beforehand
orange broom
i just focus on the gaming aspect, but ty for info
It all depends on personal preference and which keyboard you're used to. I'm used to membrane keyboards because I was always used to a laptop keyboard. However, whenever I see a mechanical keyboard the same price as my membrane keyboard, it is always coveted by me. Hence, I came to this video!
By far the best explanation with precise information. You got a like and a subscribe click.🤫
Thanks so much for posting this
wow a real keyboard makes you work so much easier...
fuck laptop keyboards
***** actually it is not haha.. Nothing can beat a real-sized keyboard
laptop is a pain in the ass
So true - especially when you blind typing - the laptop keyboards are so much tight and small.
Totally agree, normally I can get ~70 wpm with a membrane, but laptop is more like 30.
bought myself an asus laptop... BY FAR they got the BEST keyboards
Insane in the membrane!
those audio comparisons were such nice ASMR
even a cherry Mx black, sounds way better
Great video, to the point and correct info.
I was using a membrane keyboard for almost a year, I just got my new mechanical keyboard today and I'm already loving it way better. I love the clickiness of it, i love the tactile feedback. And i love the big keys.
Still using it?
I actually like the feel of heavier membrane keyboards. I'm used to type on a lot of laptop keyboards too so tactility has kinda grown on me. I'm planning to get a keyboard with Kailh Box Royal switches. I really love the them because they are tactile af. I'd still say in the end nothing beats the quality and feel of Mechanical keyboards but some of the membrane keyboards I tried were pretty good actually.
Do you play games on that keyboard and is it easy to clean?
Most Kailh box tactile switches (including box royal) turn clicky after a little while of use, so i would't recommend them
@@mac512-u Yeah I can relate to that 😅😂
I really loved this great video!
Thanks for this video!
I honestly don't know why people can use mechanical keyboards, I've been using a k120 for 8 years now and prefer it in everyway to a mechanical, less sound, faster key speed, way better for games I feel. I don't need some fancy keyboard to use, no need for it, just need a good mouse and I'm golden.
same here, I don't get why anyone would want more friction, more noise and less speed. they believe that are better because it's a trend. they brag about their keyboards in echo chambers, it's all marketing
Yes ! I've been using K 120 for 5 years and it's still the best. Tried mechanical keyboard and I think it's not worth for the price.
As some one who has used both the mechanical is far superior. It feels more responsive, more feedback (cause thats the switch i chose), and overall what feels like a higher build quality.
first time using a mechanical keyboard after using k120 for years and i say it's not a smooth transition.
gaming wise, it's far superior for rythym games, inferior to most other games.
Can i use a K120 keyboard for some FPS gaming stuff?
I actually really love the sounds of mechanicals
For me nah, IMO the mechanical keyboard sound, sound pretty annoying and will drive me insane if i always hear that.
@DEEJMASTER 333 prolly yeah, for now im using membrane because its less annoying.
@@Ryzen1 or just silent switches
@@Ryzen1 you've probably only heard blue switches which is one of the most common type of switch, and those are loud as fuck.
This was helpful, thanks
I went to Staples and they had a mechanical keyboard on display. I couldn't tell what the switches were, but it was SOOO satisfying to use. I loved it.
+Staring Intensifies They seemed to not make a sound when they were pressed halfway down. The keys pressed fully down sounded more like a click than a clack
Membrane keyboards is allways gonna be my best friend.
BassFreak- Sweden Membran FTW
.Toxic there are different types of switches to reduce sound and other things. I personally love the sound of the blue switches imo :)
lmao
Had you had a mechanical keyboard, you would have heard you accidentally actuated the "L" in already twice. ;)
And I see you lost your Grammar in the meanwhile...
I switched from mechanical to membrane.
After owning many mechanical keyboards and all of them chattering on me, some of them flat out dying completely for some unknown reason, and arguing with the different retailer's warranty department, even went as far as buying from the source only for the experience to drive me nuts with customs and runic warranties, I just decided fuck it and just gave away my mechanicals to anyone who think they can fix it. I don't understand, though. I clean my shit up every 3 days so dust isn't the problem. Hell, I even cover my desk with a fabric when I'm not going to use it for a long while. Faulty keys? I've replaced every keyboard I own and even the new ones get all chattery. USB power irregularities? Tried it on different PCs and the problem persists.
The membrane I used from way back is still working without any hiccups and has outlived all the mechanical keyboards I've owned.
Didn't even understand why I abandoned my membrane for a mechanical in the first place. I guess I fell into the hype that 'mechanical keyboards will enhance your computer experience'.
Ok Boomer
Omg.. i actually have a mechanical keyboard but i didnt expect that i can change the light colour. Thnx very much man.
Good video, good comparison.
I love membrane keyboards. I can easily swipe from different keys really smoothly without that huge gap between the keys. This really helps in my gaming especially in games where you need to switch from key to key really easily.
You’ve got mechinical tiny keyboards for your problem
Cherry/DSA profile keycaps exist
@Ac3FN what you're saying is irrelevant
Dont forget keyboard sizes exist lol
my keyboarding teacher: KEEP THOSE FINGERS ON THOSE HOMEROW KEYS OR DETENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MLP chicken nuggets tbh I find it harder to type when using the homerow thing but that's just me I guess.
Late, but typing home row actually makes you faster. Im in 6th grade. before typing class, I had 70 wpm without using home row. When I used home row, I only had about 20-30 wpm. Few weeks later, I can go up to 100 making no mistakes (not needing to press delete).
I don't know why people dislike informative videos.
Maybe bc they are disagree with his opinion??
I still use membrane bcoz the noise of mechanical keyboards are distracting! I love to hear music while learning, surfing, working and hear only gameplay sounds and soundracks, without any loud CLICKS
use silent switches
If it doesn't work use o-rings
simple
@???? Obviously you can't get anything close to the silent membrane keys but that's an option if you want to still make mechanical switches more quiet.
It does kinda get annoying if you have open back headphones
I had a mechanical keyboard, and the sound was so loud that wake up the whole house at 2 AM, and thats why, i changed to a membrane keyboard
literally same here. I come home from work really late and i can't really game because everyone in my house is asleep. Clicks can be very annoying
Also, i heard they don't last as long as mechanical, but hopefully, i won't have to buy one for a while
bruh its because you might be using blue switch and its the loudest switch... there is a more silent one...
@@hd8q81h i know, but membrane is cheapier
@@vrle1199 But mechanical lasts longer so its pretty much equal in price.
@@elitcx1 LOL what? Membrane keyboard in 10 years, still works fine. Mechanical keyboard in 6 years, turns into dust.
i have 2 membrane keyboards that are louder than blues but they are very old ps/2 keyboards
thanks, very informative.
wow very cool video, nice and short
never fell to this mech kb hype. it also appears on youtube videos that mechanical kbs are slowly getting into quieter/more satisfying thud. membranes not only cheap but also resistant to water spills. mech kbs though gives you more opportunity for expensive features not found on membrane, lighting or RGB, exotic unique designs, and custom actuation.
This is a great video, but I want to point out that Matt means "Membrane" as Rubber Domes, because technically IBM Model Ms are membrane because the buckling springs in that keyboard use a membrane to actuate keystrokes, and therefore aren't "mechanical." I just wanted to point out that, because IBM Model Ms are considered the best mechanical keyboard ever made, even though it is technically not "mechanical," and that Matt is talking about rubber domes, which are far inferior and mushier than "mechanical" keyboards.
My old HP keyboard have survived from my rages for like 10 years now I'm still using it atm lol
i'm very happy with a membrane keyboard. you don't need a click to tell that you pressed a button properly
When i was using a mechanical i actually took longer, because the keys are taller, and the depth, and force to push a key is more. There is also gaps between keys, causing even slower reaction time. Idk membrane is what i used for a decade now and i think i will continue to use membrane.
PainBlame Is it a floating key keyboard? Because if it is then that could be the problem, what switches did that keyboard have?
I totally agree
So mechanical keyboards are louder? What are the benefits?
Harperlarp satisfaction
Harperlarp there are many types of switches that vary in these fields
Steven Jacks
touch typing exists, mechanical keyboards help you feel/hear the actuation point without bottoming out the key
Harperlarp none
Better tactile feel and accuracy, which lends itself better to typing faster without having to make love to your backspace key.
I’ve always loved the noise of a mechanical keyboard but never knew what they were named. I’m the type of person who uses a typewriter cus I like the noise. I never knew that they were called mechanical keyboards. Something new to add to my wishlist thank you
they may be loud but its satisfying to listen to
I use membrane but i really want a mechanical keyboard but personally the membrane i use is honestly amazing and is $6 while mechanical is like $20 for cheapest
I used to own membrane keyboards. Had many different variations of them. Then, about 2 months ago, I got a Blue Switch Mechanical Keyboard, with RGB of course, from Havit. I cannot stress just how much better this keyboard is over membrane. The difference is night and day! My typing was never very fast, since I am not a "traditional" typist, but it has improved considerably since moving to this mechanical keyboard. Membrane keyboards may work for some people, but for me, mechanical is the only way I'll type and game from now on on my PC.
I got a mechanical keyboard yesterday and i love the sound and the colors
MX with blue switches are great for that co-worker that keeps hanging around to chat when you have work to do. The louder they talk the harder I type until they leave my desk breathless or pass out... flawless victory.
I have been using mechanical keyboard for gaming/work/and in general. But I find myself going back to the membrane keyboard when I don't play games. I like the squishiness of these keys. And this membrane keyboard is not special I have another keyboard that mecha membrane but idk why the normal 5 dollar keyboard feels so satisfying.
Mine is so hollow and rattly. It's almost not there in feedback but now annoying because I modded my mech to sound poppy marbly so by comparison it's just :( I have both plugged in though xD
I have had the same keyboard since I got my old stock HP as a high school graduation present in 2009. The keyboard I have is an HP ku-0841. I have been looking into possibly getting a new keyboard for gaming. Top of my list right now are the Razer Ornata and BlackWidow Chroma V2. I know these three keyboards are all very different, but could anyone who knows keyboards tell me what would be the best pick? I don't really have any problems with my current HP membrane board and it is solid in design. What are some pros and cons or should I stick with this tried and true keyboard?
I just don't know what sort of difference I will notice. I purchased a Razer DeathAdder mouse a while back and honestly it is the best mouse I have ever owned.
Frack
Youve probably decided by now but i wouldnt recommend ornata as it mecha membrane meaning a membrane keyboard with little metal leaflets that make the click sounds, get a real mech instead
I grew up using that k120 membrane keyboard, would definitely recommend to people who want to get their kid into computers.
Bought my first mechanical when I first upgraded my computer from a mediocre entertainment PC, to a decent gaming/entertainment PC. Just tried out a membrane after almost 2 years, and my god, how did I ever live with a membrane board?
there's just something nostalgic and comforting about hearing the click clack of mechanical keyboard.
I had a membrane keyboard for 10 years and not once did it let me down in all that time. It's survived hundreds of spillages, drops, knocks, bumps, scrapes and even a cigarette burn, and it's still going till this day. By contrast the mechanical keyboard I got last year has broken down on me three times already, twice due to some very minor spillages and once seemingly because it was in a bad mood.
I love the feel of mechanical keyboards, but in terms of toughness and reliability there's absolutely no competition. In fact, I'm having to use my decade old membrane keyboard to type this comment because the mechanical is having a sulk due to me not adequately performing the required prayers and rights before I turned my computer on this morning.
Membranes are less durable when it comes to spills, switch longevity and basically everything. wtf?
Bro you may have bought a Chinese third class mechanical keyboard. If u would have bought a keyboard of bloody gaming or red dragon . A4 tech . They would be best but I prefer bloody gaming they are best . Dude seriously
Every membrane keyboard I've ever had has always had those lil locator nubs on F&J keys so finding the "home row" was never a problem for me.
even my cheap cyberpowerpc keybaord has those
I thought EVERY keyboard had those?...
@@SilentAndy I've used keyboards which didn't. I thought it was weird because I am so used to having them there.
thanks for enlightening me...
I still prefer chiclet keyboards, They are a lot quieter.
thr0nic Write? Lol
Interesting. Yes you can have an incredibly loud experience on a mechanical keyboard, and some get a positive feedback loop off that noise. But if you type gently and efficiently you can hit the keys without bottoming them out with a mechanical keyboard, and have it still be as quiet as a membrane keyboard. Rubber O-ring dampeners can make it even quieter. When you invest in a mechanical keyboard, you have this myriad of options open to you. With a membrane, you hit the key, you get the dull bump of the key bottoming out and flattening the rubber dome, and then you hit the next one...easy.
Hagz use mx browns with o rings.
And better
I had a keyboard with chiclet keys. It was kinda neat when I first got it. I grew to detest it. I still have it for "emergencies" but I really just want to throw it in the trash... :/
If I'm being honest, I highly prefer membrane keyboards when I'm doing typing work. It just feels better to me. Mechanical all the way for gaming, but for writing? Membrane.
That membrane keyboard is the exact keyboard that im typing on
Mechanical keyboards are one of those things. Even you love them or hate them. I can't go without one and I've had others use mine and want to know why my keyboard felt so good to type on. I think the main thing I like about my mech's are how engaging they feel to type on. I'm a touch typist and the extra heft and feedback from a mechanical keyboard just feels right.
One thing worth considering is the experience can vary greatly even with the same switches. For instance I have 3 keyboards with Cherry Mx Browns. Of the 3 my first and cheapest one feels like working a machine. Enjoyable to type on but not very refineded. My Das Pro w/Cherry Mx Browns on the other hand feels like tap dancing on the keyboard.
I'm fairly convinced that people who don't enjoy mechanical's just haven't experienced the right mech for them.
I use that membrane keyboard really
so i currently use a membrane keyboard generally, I saw this and got curious so I borrowed my brother's mechanical keyboard.
I think mechanical is more clicky and it can sound satisfying(?) but it does get kinda irky when writing an esaay. its good for stuff like gaming where you use noise cancelling headphones but doesnt stop other ppl from complaining abt the noise lol
while membrane is more silent, I personally dont feel a skill difference from using either keyboards but some people have so I think its worth giving a try on both and see which you like
Bro goes online to spread misinformation lmao
Yo i have the same membrane keyboard! Thats cool to see!
Thx for the info
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i hate ppl who do that but im one of them :D
@@nickjensen4385 Hypocrite.
Just a purely out-of-subject input, but.... k120's are #$%&ing AMAZING keyboards. js.
I like how everyone commenting just associates mechanical keyboards as loud, put some research first before buying
BREAKING NEWS: Tactile membrane keyboards exist!
The Empyronaut and they feel like shit
Are you talking about those terrible membrane mechanical feel keyboards?
I prefer blue
Cuz its noisy and i love it , especially when i'm at work 🙃
And in the second place comes the red one
Ive never tried it but i guess by several reviews that i've already watched i came to conclusion that its quiter than the rest , and its made for thoose who write articles or even poems and song lyrics
Nope, read is linear and preferred by gamers, most people who type regularly use Browns. They are tactile and quiet. Typists like to
know when they have actuated the key.
@@bigannoyingbanana9194 thnx for the infos
I love mechanical switches they’re amazing I have razer greens which are the equivalent to the cherry mx blues (I like blues better tbh) and they’re loud and clicks and I absolutely love it it’s fun to type with and feels fun to play on but if I were in an office job I would consider buying a keyboard with cherry brown switches or cherry red switches
I have a Razer gaming keyboard with green switches and I absolutely love it. The pressing on the keys, and the sound make it the best for gaming and typing imo.
After a while, the blue kinda didn't sound so nice to me. I modded it so it's more mutted now.
You are Legend When You Use The Membrane Keybord LikeThis When You Experience The "MembraneKeyboard"
I own a membrane Genesis R33 for 6 years now and it's perfect for both typing and gaming. I bought a red mechanical switch keyboard,hyper x alloy,and it is absolute trash * the switch*,ill try to buy one with brown switches,but it feels so much better typing on a membrane keyboard tho :D
Cabbage Lord you have to try all of them before you say mechanical is worse than membrane
Going from membrane to mechanical takes sometime, but when you're used to it you cant go back to membrane
gaming keyboards tend to come in reds/blacks, multipurpose/typing keyboards come in browns/blues
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I feel the membrane is quite elegant and I mean the feels and everything about it including the sound. Yeah, I'd pass mechanical keyboards.
Bought my first mechanical keyboard 3 days ago and I prefer it over the membrane one so i guess I'll be using mechanical ones from now on
I just want the quietest keyboard possible to play games at 3am
hello,i am building a pc
what do you think about this build
Intel G3258
GTX 750 Ti
8 gb ram
+Vinc and Mei What's your budget? what do you plan on doing with this computer? what about the rest of the components?
Watch techsource's $350 gaming pc, is the same pc and it can play gta v on high 30 fps
i wanna play Dark souls 3 and League of Losers
Yeah this pc can run gta v on ultra 30 fps.
unless you already bought it, no you can't. look at some other benchmarks of the G3258. after a certain patch GTA V is unplayable on dual cores. an i3 with hyperthreading is a good option though,