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I find the resistance to be a hindrance when typing. Fastest typing speed and comfort for me is my thinkpad keyboard which uses scissor switches with a very low profile - you need less effort per keystroke!


Right, that's why I recommend linear switches. But they're marketed as a gaming switch and they don't deserve this harmful reputation. They're simply the only non-stupid type of switch.

Low profile scissors are a compromise. They are tactile but it's for once functional as it compensates for the obvious lack of travel. The result is a mediocre but still above average experience. You can type fast on them but with more fatigue than high-profile linear.

Marketers want you to believe there's at least three different distinct switch types for different purposes because they want to sell you the same keyboard twice or thrice. But in reality there's linear and stupid. And some of them make unnecessary noise. Some of them make really sweet nostalgia noises like Alps switches but it's still a worse typing experience.


Both noise and resistance is something where mechanical keyboards can provide all desired options with the right switch choice. Gaming-oriented mechanical keyboards tend to have particularly low activation forces.

There really isn't any reason not to choose one except for price - and that's a fair consideration if you're fine with rubber domes or other alternatives.




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