sometimes I do like the light feel on linear switches, but for typing I do prefer the tactile switches since it give you a slight bump that somewhat satisfying
@@Ali_Boh Below 50 is really steep!!! However, the Epomaker shadow x is commonly on sale for 42 on Amazon and has a tactile version.... That's really the best I can do.
I had clicky blues when I first started getting into mechanical keyboards, progressed to tactile and now I'm on linears. It feels like a natural progression lol
fr there's no such thing as a clicky or tactile fan its just people who haven't found a linear they like yet (i can prove from experience as a previous tactile fan)
Yes! The same is happening here! From clicky to tactile to linear! I found myself wondering why my preference has changed, but then I see that I'm not the only one who changed!
@@Ali_Boh I am in Brazil, but I bought myself a mini keyboard (I like them) with brown switches, really cheap. Then I bought Akko Gateron White lubbed switches, replaced the brown ones and I am totally happy. My keyboard is now incredibly light o type. And the nice toc sound (just the sound of the caps hitting the base), ohhhh..
Wow I’m the flip of that. I love textiles the most but I have some linear switches that “perform” better? I love how easy it is to type with heavy linears. I lose accuracy with tactile sometimes and definitely light springs but I can’t escape that sound ❤
@@indiamarispereira6944 "I like pancakes" "So you hate waffles?" Bro, that's the most moronic response, clearly liking a keyboard seitch doesn't mean betraying that
I started with linear switches, then it feels too bored, then I get clicky switches but it gets too loud and now I use tactile switches. I still keep all my previous keyboard just to switch whenever I feel bored
Yes, having a variety of keyboards is fun! I change keyboards everytime I begin to feel bored (and I also change their caps, I change the switches and put foam under the space bar to mute their sound).
Back when gaming keyboards were all the rage, clickies used to be synonymous with the term "Mechanical Keyboard." When I first got into PC gaming, if you were talking to me about Mechanical Keyboard, my first mind was toward the clickiness. Mechanical Keyboards have come a long way.
Generally tactiles arent demanding on your fingers unless you go real heavy. Linear are actually more demanding your on your fingers after typing for a long time cause they have a constant build up of resistance
For someone who learned on a manual typewriter linear are the worst. 😂. Silent tactile on the medium heavy side are the sweet spot. It took me a while to find what worked best for me. T1 shrimp is where I ended up in the office and baby kangaroo at home.
I used to love blue switches so much that I have six clicky keyboards, but lately I fell in love with linear switches, because altough I live alone, the clic-clac in the complete silence of the wee hours was bothering me. I also have a tatcile keyboard, and I love the feel and the more subtle noise.
Which one is better for doing precise, near pixel perfect inputs like for fighting games like Brawlhalla? Linear or tactile? I mean i want switches that are very easy to press and sound thocky/good but also very accurate and fast with minimal input lag.
All keyboards have relatively the same input lag/polling rate. It won't really matter. The pole length might affect how soon the switch actuates after physically pressing it - so "long pole" switches which as also pretty loud and lower pitched might be what you're after. On the other hand, hall effect boards like the wooting 80 and wooting 60 have hall effect switches that are said to be better for some competitive gamers due to their adjustable actuation points and features like rapid fire trigger, but subjectively they don't sound as good to me as non-hall effect switches.
didn't expect the husky linear's to pop up, they are awesome and I absolutely love them :D Literally tried alot of top rated switches building a zoom 65 v2.5 - Husky came out on top for me
My first mechanical keyboard was the Razer Black Widow Chroma clicky switches the D keycap switch died after 3 years of used I then tried the Keychron K8 Pro, which had heavy tactiles switches and caused retyping and repeating sentences, which some users experienced the same issue as I did. Finally, I tried the Monsgeek M3W V3 keyboard, which has linear switches and has been my most satisfied keyboard ever used
I have a very old dusty keyboard from 2020 which i still always use since then and it kinda wobbles and now i realised m key switches feel like theyre tactile switches but a little more force is needed Im planning to gwt clicky switches because for 4 years of using a tactile like switch id actually like loud keyboards 😭
i use all kind depend on the situation in bedroom Silent Linear (or else i'll be killed) in Office Tactile (If I need a lil bit quiet) & Clicky (gateron green which i've already modify it with heavier spring and used it on cheap empty shell non mod & non lubed stabilizer keyboard to produce very crispy sound) sometimes to annoy my workmate lol
i do have to say i just bought my first mechanical keyboard for only $30 on amazon and i do have to say the linear swithes feel and sound so nice compared to the crappy membrane keyboard that is now sitting in my closet and will be sold edit: the keyboard i got is the Womier WK61 Blue sea PBT keycap 60% keyboard
How about creamy? I am new to this. I wanted to find a slim keyboard for my mac mini bec full size is sooooo long for my backpack to carry. Also what keycaps has keys for mac? Any recs please
Creamy, thocky, and clacky are sound characteristics. Linear, tactile, and clicky are switch feel characteristics. One is for sound, one is for typing feel
My keyboard comes with a red linear switch and I type a lot as an online teacher. I’m not a “proper” typer or whatever it’s called with the finger placements and I tend to make more mistakes with linear since I don’t feel the bump😅 tactile it is!
Also, even if I watched a lot of videos for the keyboard I have, the sound is the same but the feel…. The FEEL can’t be shown on video! So sad I can’t find a shop where you can sample switches on keycaps coz the feel is important to me
Its nice to know that as someone whos new to mechanical keyboards, that ill be treated as less than by a majority of the mechanical keyboard community for wanting clicky switches. I think no community is complete without having a minority sub community that gets hated on for their opinions ☺️☺️
recommending linear switches for typist feels like a sin. tactile switches really are just better for typing. However, a linear switch can be easier to press (sometimes)
Which is better for typing? I hear people saying tactile is better since you don't have to push bottom compared to linear which makes it less tiring than linear. On the other hand, some people say that linear is better because it is smooth and doesn't have the bump so it is less tiring than tactile. Which one is more practical for typing?
Hey! Most people bottom-out (fully press) switches, but there are ergo switches made specifically to help avoid bottoming out while typing, such as our Penguin tactile switches (currently out of stock but coming back soon). Most people don't an ergo switch unless they're experiencing finger pain, so I'd say the next best thing would be any switch with a heavy (long) spring that pushes upward as you press the switch to help soften the bottom-out :)
I thought tactile and linear are the only two types of switches because they are based on ACTUATION FORCE. While clicky, clacky, thocky and poppy are switch SOUND PROFILES.
Finally someone that gets straight to the point and explains in a quick and easy manner!
Yes. I love getting less detail and reducing my attention span.
I’m the 1,000th person to like your comment (just to know, nothing too special.)
sometimes I do like the light feel on linear switches, but for typing I do prefer the tactile switches since it give you a slight bump that somewhat satisfying
same here! I have like 4 tactile boards
@@Video_Fiend What tactile mechanical keyboard do you recommend below $50
@@Ali_Boh Below 50 is really steep!!! However, the Epomaker shadow x is commonly on sale for 42 on Amazon and has a tactile version.... That's really the best I can do.
@@Ali_Bohmonka k75
Tactile also helps in neglecting accidental presses
I had clicky blues when I first started getting into mechanical keyboards, progressed to tactile and now I'm on linears. It feels like a natural progression lol
fr there's no such thing as a clicky or tactile fan its just people who haven't found a linear they like yet (i can prove from experience as a previous tactile fan)
Yes! The same is happening here! From clicky to tactile to linear! I found myself wondering why my preference has changed, but then I see that I'm not the only one who changed!
What linear mechanical keyboard do you recommend below $50
Same here
@@Ali_Boh I am in Brazil, but I bought myself a mini keyboard (I like them) with brown switches, really cheap. Then I bought Akko Gateron White lubbed switches, replaced the brown ones and I am totally happy. My keyboard is now incredibly light o type. And the nice toc sound (just the sound of the caps hitting the base), ohhhh..
I'm in linear gang but every now and then I like to use tactiles.
I got both. Tactile for home use and linear for work use. Best decision I’ve ever made
Wow I’m the flip of that. I love textiles the most but I have some linear switches that “perform” better? I love how easy it is to type with heavy linears. I lose accuracy with tactile sometimes and definitely light springs but I can’t escape that sound ❤
So, are you openly saying you are traitor? 😅😅😅
@@indiamarispereira6944 not a traitor because i got all 3
@@indiamarispereira6944
"I like pancakes"
"So you hate waffles?"
Bro, that's the most moronic response, clearly liking a keyboard seitch doesn't mean betraying that
it progressively sounds more like the Lego building sound
Real
true
Fr
I have a keyboard with the huskies and I love them
they sound good
@@Ghosty2004 yea, i love them!
I got my first keyboard recently and know nothing. Thank you for this straight to the point video!!!!
My first mechanical keyboard was a 1989 Model M with buckle spring switches. Ever since I fell in love with clicky switches
Linear sound is the best
Finally a good keybaord short
I like the tactile switches
Love the presentation quality and the timer for sound tests!
Subscribed!
Best explanation ever!
I started with linear switches, then it feels too bored, then I get clicky switches but it gets too loud and now I use tactile switches. I still keep all my previous keyboard just to switch whenever I feel bored
Yes, having a variety of keyboards is fun! I change keyboards everytime I begin to feel bored (and I also change their caps, I change the switches and put foam under the space bar to mute their sound).
Linears for feel, tactiles for sound and clickies for psychopaths
I like the feel of tactile sand the sound of linears and opticals for gaming
@@george8481 what ive just seen from videos and experience tactiles tend to sound better but i dont like the bump coz i think it feel weird for gaming
they need to be as clicky as possible or not make a sound at all
Back when gaming keyboards were all the rage, clickies used to be synonymous with the term "Mechanical Keyboard." When I first got into PC gaming, if you were talking to me about Mechanical Keyboard, my first mind was toward the clickiness. Mechanical Keyboards have come a long way.
Clicky > everything else
Thank you for explaining this!!
I used arctic fox clickeys in a diy fighting board and i absolutly love it
Generally tactiles arent demanding on your fingers unless you go real heavy. Linear are actually more demanding your on your fingers after typing for a long time cause they have a constant build up of resistance
For someone who learned on a manual typewriter linear are the worst. 😂. Silent tactile on the medium heavy side are the sweet spot. It took me a while to find what worked best for me. T1 shrimp is where I ended up in the office and baby kangaroo at home.
Those linears sound amazing
I used to love blue switches so much that I have six clicky keyboards, but lately I fell in love with linear switches, because altough I live alone, the clic-clac in the complete silence of the wee hours was bothering me. I also have a tatcile keyboard, and I love the feel and the more subtle noise.
Clicky Sound- 0:13
Tactile Sound- 0:27
Linear Sound- 0:44
Came with a question, left with an answer, thank you !
linear and tactile are softer to my ears
Which one is better for doing precise, near pixel perfect inputs like for fighting games like Brawlhalla? Linear or tactile? I mean i want switches that are very easy to press and sound thocky/good but also very accurate and fast with minimal input lag.
All keyboards have relatively the same input lag/polling rate. It won't really matter. The pole length might affect how soon the switch actuates after physically pressing it - so "long pole" switches which as also pretty loud and lower pitched might be what you're after. On the other hand, hall effect boards like the wooting 80 and wooting 60 have hall effect switches that are said to be better for some competitive gamers due to their adjustable actuation points and features like rapid fire trigger, but subjectively they don't sound as good to me as non-hall effect switches.
I would say linear
You should get the wooting 60HE if you want precision
Great vid! I am trying to determine which type of keys to get on the Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard... can't make up my mind!
lol same, i like the tactials tho🤔
I've used linear for years but started liking tactile more now. My current keyboard has both switches.
didn't expect the husky linear's to pop up, they are awesome and I absolutely love them :D Literally tried alot of top rated switches building a zoom 65 v2.5 - Husky came out on top for me
Glad you’re liking them! I love them too :)
@@kineticlabskbwhat were the keycaps on that board with the linears?
I want to decide between different type of switches. This is to the point video. I like Red Linear Switches.
Oh my gosh those clicky switches made me sleep
My first mechanical keyboard was the Razer Black Widow Chroma clicky switches the D keycap switch died after 3 years of used
I then tried the Keychron K8 Pro, which had heavy tactiles switches and caused retyping and repeating sentences, which some users experienced the same issue as I did.
Finally, I tried the Monsgeek M3W V3 keyboard, which has linear switches and has been my most satisfied keyboard ever used
Why do the last 2 keyboards sound like that one LEGO sound effect 💀💀💀💀
I love the creamy sound but I dont like to apply a lot of pressure when I type. I’m thinking the linear switches may be the option for me!
I have a very old dusty keyboard from 2020 which i still always use since then and it kinda wobbles and now i realised m key switches feel like theyre tactile switches but a little more force is needed
Im planning to gwt clicky switches because for 4 years of using a tactile like switch id actually like loud keyboards 😭
I don’t like clicky ones but the first one is a good clicky sound
The tactiles sound the best
I like the first one better
THE THOCK!!! Linear all day!
i use all kind depend on the situation
in bedroom Silent Linear (or else i'll be killed)
in Office Tactile (If I need a lil bit quiet) & Clicky (gateron green which i've already modify it with heavier spring and used it on cheap empty shell non mod & non lubed stabilizer keyboard to produce very crispy sound) sometimes to annoy my workmate lol
Can you do the best mod for keychron v3 so I can tell if it's worth it cuz I can buy it 😅
i do have to say i just bought my first mechanical keyboard for only $30 on amazon and i do have to say the linear swithes feel and sound so nice compared to the crappy membrane keyboard that is now sitting in my closet and will be sold
edit: the keyboard i got is the Womier WK61 Blue sea PBT keycap 60% keyboard
Clicky for me ❤
Cherry mx style switches suck but I love me some good clickies- buckling springs, amber alps 😍
I love both tactile and linear
If you just want to hear them, press
3 - clicky
6 - tactile
9 - linear
Then why are people uploading vids of creamy or clicks or thocky keyboards/switches can you explain please? I just don’t get it
I've bought an epomaker with yellow switches (linear switches) and the idea to get tactile is growing on me
Iinear with thocky sound ... ugh heaven
arctic fox clikies sounds like heas builiding something in a lego game
does the linear switch gets you the mechanical keyboard feel or its like membrane? or i should get the tactile
How about creamy? I am new to this. I wanted to find a slim keyboard for my mac mini bec full size is sooooo long for my backpack to carry. Also what keycaps has keys for mac? Any recs please
Creamy, thocky, and clacky are sound characteristics. Linear, tactile, and clicky are switch feel characteristics. One is for sound, one is for typing feel
What linear & tactile mechanical keyboard do you recommend below $50
Whatever rose glacier is, is what I like
nuphys tactile on their halo series
I use tactile….. machine guns
what kind of keyboard do you use for this video
i think its a tg 67
My keyboard comes with a red linear switch and I type a lot as an online teacher. I’m not a “proper” typer or whatever it’s called with the finger placements and I tend to make more mistakes with linear since I don’t feel the bump😅 tactile it is!
Also, even if I watched a lot of videos for the keyboard I have, the sound is the same but the feel…. The FEEL can’t be shown on video! So sad I can’t find a shop where you can sample switches on keycaps coz the feel is important to me
you already know there aint no one around me
:(
Which tactiles are you using?
What are the key caps on the linear keyboard
Are there switches that are as quiet as most laptop keyboards?
Yes
What kind of microphone are you using?
Its nice to know that as someone whos new to mechanical keyboards, that ill be treated as less than by a majority of the mechanical keyboard community for wanting clicky switches. I think no community is complete without having a minority sub community that gets hated on for their opinions ☺️☺️
Clicky makes me feel like my teeth are rattling.
All 3 were so loud lol
What are the keycaps on the linear board?
Wuque Studio Cthulu
recommending linear switches for typist feels like a sin. tactile switches really are just better for typing. However, a linear switch can be easier to press (sometimes)
Which is better for typing? I hear people saying tactile is better since you don't have to push bottom compared to linear which makes it less tiring than linear. On the other hand, some people say that linear is better because it is smooth and doesn't have the bump so it is less tiring than tactile. Which one is more practical for typing?
Hey! Most people bottom-out (fully press) switches, but there are ergo switches made specifically to help avoid bottoming out while typing, such as our Penguin tactile switches (currently out of stock but coming back soon). Most people don't an ergo switch unless they're experiencing finger pain, so I'd say the next best thing would be any switch with a heavy (long) spring that pushes upward as you press the switch to help soften the bottom-out :)
@@kineticlabskb thanks
The only time i dont like clicky switches is when im playing games at 3am and i dont wanna get my ass beat due to the loud sound
As working from 9-5, i am using linear all day.
is this the same as creamy and thocky?
Wow please tell me how to buy it❤
blud sent me to heaven
I like the creamy linears
You made them all sounding very loud
i hope this business grows
Thanks I appreciate that! 🤞
Ship to Poland or I will unalive myself
@@obvlemon8643 we were planning on re-enabling Poland soon actually, so it should be back in the next day or two!
@@obvlemon8643💀💀
@@obvlemon8643💀 literally
what mic you use?
Does the bump affect gaming
Bro has the 🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱keybaord
I thought tactile and linear are the only two types of switches because they are based on ACTUATION FORCE.
While clicky, clacky, thocky and poppy are switch SOUND PROFILES.
what best suit for gamer?
What was the last set of keycaps?
I type all day for work. Tons of emails. So, linear switches seems better.
I tried blue switches and it was loud. 😂
linear and tactile 🗿
Keyboard kit?
whats the best for gaming
Linear
The other make my ears jump off a beige gimmy clicky
I used: optical blue gaterons on my dark project kd1b, mx red on ducky one2 mini and now lubed holy pandas on my custom
Linear just because I hate the tactile bumps
Conclusion
Tactile sounds the Best
for me linear switches sound and feel the best
for all the guys and gals out there who are saying they want tactile
trust me it is sometimes kinda irritating
I own an AULA F3001 with brown switches
Since this comment is for guys and i am not a guy i am going to assume the advice does not apply to me and so I WILL get tactiles LOL
I like tactiles though. Currently, I'm using Gazzew Boba silent switches.
That just means you don't like Tactile Switches which is fine (Akko V3 Cream Pro Blue User)
@@gogetablue7905 true true i actually dong
Tactiles😊
I had the IBM Model M, is that a clicky or tactile?
Listen to the sound.
which are best for gaming?
linear as they have the fastest actuation point and can be pressed much faster and for longer in general
I'm a coder so what's better for me ?
same here! I recommend tactile for coding :)
Tactile if you only code. Linear if you code and play video games with it as well
im ngl it doesnt even matter
Linear is supreme
How does a tactile sound similar to tactile?
All sound like lego but as the video goes on it gets slowed down
If u like red linear, buy a keychron c3 pro
If it dont sound like I need to slap it to the left for a carriage return I dont want it.
WHY DOES EVERY SWITCH I SEE HAVE A FRUIT, COLOR, OR AN ANIMAL IN ITS NAME AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA