All articles tagged with #mechanical keyboards
Keychron announced new Ultra series mechanical keyboards at CES 2026, featuring ZMK open-source firmware for improved battery efficiency, with up to 660 hours of wireless use at 8,000Hz polling rate, and various models including Q1 Ultra, Q3 Ultra, and V Ultra series, catering to both enthusiasts and average users.
A senior editor at Tom's Guide reviews his favorite mechanical keyboards of 2025, highlighting models like the versatile Keychron K4 HE, the sound-rich MCHOSE GX87 Pro, the highly customizable Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro, the innovative NuPhy Kick75, and the gaming-focused Wooting 80HE, emphasizing their features, performance, and design.
Woot is offering discounts of up to 62% on Keychron mechanical keyboards, including models like the K10 Wireless, V6 wired, and V1 hot-swappable keyboard, alongside deals on smartwatches, satellite communicators, and graphics cards. These discounts provide options for productivity, gaming, and outdoor adventures, with prices significantly reduced from their original costs.
The article highlights the current golden age of affordable mechanical keyboards, emphasizing that features once exclusive to high-end models are now available in budget-friendly options under $200, with a focus on quality, customization, and gaming performance.
The article argues that magnetic keyboards, specifically those using Hall Effect switches, are superior to traditional mechanical keyboards for gaming. Hall Effect keyboards offer features like adjustable actuation points and multiple actuation points per key, providing a competitive edge in gaming. These keyboards use magnets instead of physical contact for key activation, allowing for more customization and responsiveness. While some mechanical keyboards offer similar features, the article suggests that the future of gaming keyboards lies in magnetic technology.
Amazon Prime Day offers significant discounts on top-rated gaming keyboards from brands like SteelSeries, Corsair, Razer, and Logitech. Highlights include the SteelSeries Apex 7 with an OLED display, the retro-themed 8BitDo wireless TKL keyboards, and the versatile Corsair K70 Max. These deals cater to various preferences, from compact TKL models to full-sized keyboards with advanced features.
This article reviews and recommends the best mechanical keyboards for 2024, highlighting their reliability, build quality, and enjoyable typing experience. It also provides a guide to understanding mechanical keyboard terminology and customization options.
Cherry, known for its iconic MX switches, has introduced the MX2A switch with improvements in smoothness and sound. While the MX2A offers enhanced performance, it may lack the nostalgic charm and imperfections that endeared the original MX switches to keyboard enthusiasts. However, the MX2A switch is well-suited for high-use, high-volume production systems, such as gaming keyboards, offices, and POS systems, where reliability and longevity are paramount.
Tom's Guide editors share their favorite types of keyboards, with preferences ranging from mechanical keyboards for their tactile feedback and variety of switches, to ergonomic split keyboards for comfort and adjustability. Some editors prefer the familiarity and consistency of laptop keyboards, while others appreciate the low-profile design and comfort of chiclet keyboards. Each editor emphasizes the importance of finding a keyboard that suits their individual typing style and preferences.
Ars Technica provides a comprehensive guide to different types of keyboards, including mechanical, membrane, and buckling springs, exploring how their design impacts the typing experience. Mechanical keyboards are praised for their tactile feedback and customization options, with detailed explanations of how their switches work and the benefits they offer for typing comfort and speed. The guide also delves into other keyboard types and their unique characteristics, providing insights into what makes each type feel different.
The Keychron Q5 Pro and Q6 Pro mechanical keyboards offer excellent value for full-size keyboard enthusiasts, featuring gasket-mounted, aluminum cases, hot-swap sockets, RGB lighting, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. Both models support reprogramming via QMK/VIA, allowing for versatile customization, and provide a bouncy typing feel with options for red linear or tactile banana switches. The keyboards' full-size layout and reprogrammable number pads cater to users seeking dedicated keys and macro capabilities, making them a compelling choice for those in search of a high-quality, customizable mechanical keyboard.
The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless keyboard aims to bridge the gap between mainstream gaming keyboards and boutique custom keyboards, offering a compact 75% layout that delivers Corsair’s best typing experience yet without sacrificing gaming chops. It features a metal volume knob, colored PBT plastic keycaps, and Corsair’s own MLX Red linear switches, providing an exceptional typing experience. The keyboard offers both Bluetooth and Slipstream wireless connectivity, decent battery life, and full programmability, making it a compelling option in the gaming keyboard market.
Winter 2023 brings a range of new mechanical keyboards, including the Nuphy Air75 V2 with transformative upgrades and excellent value, the Gamakay LK75 with kooky Photoshop-oriented keycaps, the highly customizable Drop CSTM80 with various options for case, weight, plate, switch, and keycap customization, and the Mode Sonnet, a high-end and expensive keyboard with premium components and a luxurious feel. These keyboards showcase the flexibility and customization options available in the mechanical keyboard market, with features that may eventually make their way into mainstream gaming keyboards.
Nathan Edwards, senior reviews editor at The Verge, shares a glimpse into his cozy workspace, featuring two desks for separate purposes, an Xdesk Terra and a hand-cranked Ikea Bekant. His tech setup includes a work-issued 2020 M1 MacBook Air, a self-built Windows 11 PC, a 32-inch BenQ 4K monitor with a built-in KVM switch, a Steelcase Leap chair, and Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. As a keyboard enthusiast, he showcases various mechanical keyboards, including a Leopold FC660C with Topre switches and a modded 1993 IBM Model M keyboard. Edwards also has personal touches in his office, such as artwork, postcards, and a 1950s typewriter.
Cherry, the original mechanical keyboard switch-maker, has announced a redesign of its signature Cherry MX switches with the release of the next-generation Cherry MX2A. The new switches promise a smoother and quieter typing experience and will be backward compatible with existing boards and keycaps. Cherry aims to maintain its relevance in the growing mechanical keyboard market as other brands have adopted and tweaked their switches. The Cherry MX2A switches will be available first through B2B orders and later through other outlets and DIY enthusiasts, costing about 10% more than the originals.