What is a Mechanical Keyboard?

A mechanical keyboard is a data input device that uses individual mechanical switches for each key, providing precise tactile feedback, increased durability, and a customizable experience. Unlike membrane keyboards, where key presses are registered through a rubber layer, mechanical keyboards use physical mechanisms to activate each command.

How a Mechanical Keyboard Works
Key Press – The user presses a key, causing the switch stem to move down.
Activation of the contact – At a certain point, the metal leaf inside the switch closes, completing the circuit.
Signal transmission – The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) detects the activation and sends the command to the computer.
The key return – The spring inside the switch pushes the stem back to its original position, resetting the mechanism for the next press.
The Advantages of Mechanical Keyboards
✅ High durability – Mechanical switches withstand millions of presses, while a membrane keyboard wears out faster.
✅ Precise tactile feedback – Provides a more comfortable and satisfying typing experience.
✅ Extensive customization – The switches, keycaps, and RGB lighting can be modified according to preferences.
✅ Quick response – Ideal for gaming and fast typing due to the clearly defined actuation point.
✅ Various types of switches – The ability to choose between linear, tactile, or clicky, depending on preferences.

Types of Mechanical Keyboards
💻 Full-size Keyboard (100%) – Includes all standard keys, including the numpad.
⌨️ Tenkeyless (TKL, 87%) – Without numeric keypad, more compact.
🎮 60% and 65% Keyboards – Ultra-compact design, removing function keys and the numpad.
🕹 Specialized Keyboards – They can have macro functions and shortcuts for gaming or productivity.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mechanical Keyboard
Purpose of use – Gaming, productivity, writing.
The type of switches – Linear, tactile, or clicky.
Noise level – Some switches are quieter than others.
Size and layout – Full-size, TKL, 60%, etc.
Customization options – RGB lighting, interchangeable keycaps, compatibility with software.