Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
I'm wondering whether 65g might be too light, or if, on the other hand, 65g is more comfortable for long typing.
With that said... My preferred switch by miles. I don't have the most experience ever, but clears "were" ideal for me if generic MX switches. Got Zealios on my whitefox, and I just can't give it up. I went for the M60-A, and was all set to jump into "cheaper zealios" switches with the box Royals in the starter kit. Needless to say, canceled the Royals and ordered Zilents. Sad wallet.
Although, my endgame board is ordered. M60-A with 78g Zilents, and Pulse keycaps. I just have to ignore the price.