Just wanted to tell you how precious your videos have been this week. I ordered my first custom keyboard, switches and keycaps couple weeks back and now I’m just waiting everything delivered to me. Meanwhile I got my eyes fixed so I don’t need to wear glasses, so since Wednesday I’ve been unable to use my eyes properly as they are healing, so I’ve listened probably most of your videos by now. Thank you team Hipyo!

@@VirtanenMatti Glad I can help!

I love you and your hooouu yeeaaahh sound

it looked great tbh

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when I got my first mechanical keyboard, my older sis was complaining that I wasted my money when I could have just use the office keyboard I have from work. Two weeks ago she tried out my keyboard because she needed to use my PC and she realized how nice it is to type on a mechanical one and now she wants to get her own lol

1000% this! I got a mechanical keyboard at work. It was cypher with mx blue's and really loud but people would use it and they loved it we all have keychrons now.

True, most people I know around me would be happy to use a Logitech K120. But I preffered a old Mac pro keyboard as it was louder then most cheap stuff. Then I built a keyboard myself and I'm not getting back to those cheap landfill keebs for at work (they better get me €130 to build a semi custom Akko for the office)

Yup, most people couldn't care less about what keyboard they use and don't even know the difference between membrane and mechanical keyboards.

For most people don't know there even exists a mechanical keyboard... They have only ever seen membranes and assume that's all there is.

I still use my first mechanical keyboard. There's nothing wrong with, so didn't change it. Ironically, it's Roccat lmao

Honestly even though I probably spent more than I should have on my mechanical, it's probably going to save me money compared to all the membranes I'd otherwise have to buy in the coming years.

my membrane keyboard is 9 years old and it still works like new

I've bought a bunch of mechanical keyboards in the last three years. Not because I'm a mechanical keyboard hobbyist, but because I have rather peculiar needs for my workstation, so it takes time to solve some problems, and thus my workstation is constantly under improvement, and the keyboard just happens to be one of the most significant items in a workstation. Specifically, since I do music and play games, I need a numpad for music and lots of mouse room for games, so I previously had a fullsize mechanical keyboard and a 60% mechanical keyboard and just kept switching them when switching tasks. But now I'm updating my workstation to a 75% keyboard for universal use (mechanical of course) and a separate numpad (which will also be mechanical). That's a lotta mechanical keyboards with sensible reasons for buying all of them without being a hobbyist.

definitely. I'm deep in the rabbit hole currently, but this is a one-off project for me, not a ongoing hobby.

i own a moonlander and i don't consider myself in "the hobby" at all. not sure how that happened...

i also been using a wasd with brown switches for like ten years now. best keyboard ever. i went through 5-6 mice in that time.

I think I have a membrane keyboard that I bought xmas of 2019, in New York, it was a keyboard, mouse, LED bundle all for $20. Still works basically fine, I doubt I’ll ever switch to mechanical, until this one breaks, if so, I’ll probably just get the cheapest keyboard

Hey man you should get a royal kludge r65. It is an amazing deal and it sounds amazing but is also quiet.

@@freeroamchips You should try a mechanical keyboard just to see if you like it, I used membrane for a long time and thought the same thing, then I bought a mechanical, and I'm never going back, if you want to try one without buying it, a lot of stores will have some on display that you can type on and see if you like it :>

Awesome points!!

This. Got a cheap mechanical keyboard for Christmas, and after daily driving it for a few weeks, the difference wasn't the biggest most profound thing ever, but just a simple change that's arguably better than a big change.

@@anatoliyatrilvik7660 I tried a few different mechanical keyboards at the computer store. Some allowed me to type fast while others gave me typos. I went with the one that gave me the least amount of errors. I now know mechanical keyboards aren't created equal. I'm actually quite faster at writing than I was before with a membrane. Not only that I'm having more fun typing again. As two parent threads up commented, membranes degrade over time and it's so subtle we don't notice. In addition, having a keyboard where the switches can be upgraded, caps replaced or themed, is a huge plus to my investment. Have fun either way you go; it's really whatever makes you the happiest at the end of the day. haha

I feel the same way, I have a mechanical, membrane and a cheap fake mechanical keyboard (mechanical keykaps style however membrane underneath) And the cheap fake one is by far the most comfortable keyboard because it’s easy to press down on and there’s no springs pushing back on my fingers (I play osu, basically an aiming guitar hero type game you must rapidly tap two keys when aiming at the circles, anywhere from 150-350BPM, making this feature crucial)

@@agarion101 Sorry for your loss. I kid, but yeah really just shows everything is better than membrane. (Even mechanical keyboard wannabes.)

i have membrane keyboard at work, which feels terrible to type on, mushy, inconsistent typing, i can’t even type pass 45wpm. i have mechanical keyboard at home and can type faster than 70wpm. i know that’s not much, but that tells everything.

If you're spending 8 hours a day on it, it's worth spending some money on. Same goes for shoes, mattresses, etc

The thing is that it's something that applies everywhere, i went from using regular bikes to full sus bikes after i borrowed a KTM Tribute 2015 from a friend who had just gotten it and now i have a downhill bike myself (Specialized Demo 8 2009). I originally had a chinese brake bleed kit, but i was missing something for my new set of brakes and decided to spend 75 bucks on the original one. Now i take care of that kit like it's the most important tool i have. I went from using regular shoes to amateur running shoes because they have a lot of cushion and are wider, wich fits me better. I could keep on going for a while...

I remember when I got into soldering I started on a budget and man, it was a terrible experience. Buying quality tools and chemicals changed my life I will never forget an old anecdote told by Stephen Fry, to paraphrase, he was poor growing up and when their car broke down his dad purchased a car well outside their budget. Little stephen was surprised and asked his father "why did you buy such an expensive car, we can't afford it" and his dad replied "maybe so, but we are too poor to be cheap". His dad purchased a pricier yet more reliable well made vehicle that will last longer than having to constantly replace or fix a cheap vehicle. I live by that principle, granted people can argue not all expensive stuff is good, but a well made product is worth every penny over a cheap one that will break after a few uses.

I got a K95 Platinum for work and play for WFH before even Covid hit. Makes such a big difference in my day to day experience. They have us come into the office 2 days a week now and I have a membrane keyboard there. It's functional, but not anything I would call "enjoyable"

yes that is called sunken cost fallacy plus placebo

@@lostintechnology1851 mechanicals and membrane are distinctively different. Anyone could feel the difference in a blind test, there's nothing placebo about it.

@@lostintechnology1851 Mechanical keyboards work fundamentally different when compared to membrane keyboards. Your use of "placebo" is so incredibly wrong

@@lostintechnology1851 uh, okay i can see how you think the sunk(not en)-cost fallacy plays a role here, but it does not, there is no placebo either, they got a NICER DEVICE, and they are saying its NICER and they cant go back because who would have thought, its NICER? This entire thought was laid out in 2 seconds.

As someone who's only used cheap stock mechanical keyboards (mostly Mars Gaming) even if you didn't spend 200 bucks on a keyboard you still wanna take care of it and once it dies replace it with a similar one. My Mars Gaming Mk4 lasted about 8 years of use, abuse, and even traveling before the cable just died (i could fix it, but i don't have a clue what part got damaged and i don't wanna cut the whole cable open to see where the damage is, as i have no way to give it a new sleeve)

And people that hate them in an office lol

My first mechanical keyboard was a very cheap one, can't go back ever since, now i have 5 with my favorite is the quickfire tk, love the TKL form but still have the numpad

I was at a hackathon once and saw my teammate brought a mechanical keyboard (a Keychron). I liked the per-key RGB lighting and customized keycaps. After seeing how my laptop keyboard got uncomfortably hot when compiling the project, he lent me it to use for a bit, and I fell in love with it. I bought my own when I got home from the hackathon.

@@bariumlanthanum6298 yeah laptops turn into toasters the second u make them do anything like compiling or render lmao. that is an on the desk type of activity if thats what ur doing with them lol.

Wtf I can’t type on membrane it doesn’t pick up keystrokes because I type too fast

@@mannyheffley5481 - Membrane keyboards are reliably cheap and reliably good. That's why they're made. People who want premium products often switch to mechanical, and there's nothing wrong with both markets existing simultaneously. Even the premium membrane keyboards are OK, and still cheaper than premium mechanical keyboards.

my 30 dollar mechanical was miles better than membrane of same price. never again rubber dome its so shit

​@@mannyheffley5481Saying keeb makes my skin crawl for some odd reason

@@arthurwintersight7868but the fact you can get a 25 dollar board that feels better than a 40 dollar membrane one has nothing to do with price. The only good place for membrane is travel and small spaces like laptops

​@@collaredbut how long a mechanical keyboard last?

My wife was the same. She complained to me about her hands hurting after typing for an hour or so because it was uncomfortable to use her keyboard, It was just some no name brand keyboard + mouse combo deal. I bought her a Royal Kluge 96 with Cherry Reds because it was on sale and now she says she'd be able to type all day on it. It really is much more than just feel and sound with mechanical switches.

I have the exact opposite lol

Same here I had an issue where a wood router and I got into a little battle, it won.. Still have full use of my hand.. thankfully But it's not 100% so being able to use a mechanical now is awesome and being able to choose a lighter key press is amazing not to mention the other cool stuff we can do with them.

As a person who has used membrane keyboards all my life, i disagree with this article.

but that was most likely due to other factors that have nothing to do with membrane, but with that explicit implementation. If you would have bought her a 6Gv2 her hands would probably been rekt for good.

I feel that. I have ADHD and autism and the feel of my keyboards are really soothing. The smooth sounds of the switches make me incredibly happy.

it's asmr when i don't even turn the computer on.

Same, sometimes I would disconnect my keyboard while watching a video and then just type on it because of the feel lmao

@@iWriteWithPride you should try touching grass and therapy, that helped me more then my mechanical keyboards

@@lostintechnology1851 One, I’m in therapy. Two, I stim with my keyboard and it feels good. Three, what…what does this do for you? Oh no, so mean? Congrats?

Good for you. I just bought a 60% mechanical keyboard with outemu red switches because i just prefer how it feels and sounds. y'all can do whatever you want, it's your keyboard and perhaps even your hobby. Membrane keyboards feel mushy and cheap, because a rubber dome is relatively soft and not tactile. They also tend to wear out over time, as the amount of pressure needed for a key to press and unpress changes as the rubber weakens.

i only love a membrane keyboard in a night setting, or at a quiet workplace such as the library. my custom keeb has a personality to it, that's why i love it. also appreciate the fact that you enjoy seeing others customise things :))

@@ninx_music Outemu red lubed is way more quiet than my last overpriced "premium" membrane keyboard! But i also appreciate you for seeing others customise things! :)

@@theidiotgamer4306 yeah i get you. the only reason why i dont use silent switches it because there is a quiet, idk charm to membrane? because imo, buying a switch that's gonna be completely silent is gonna destroy the whole point of me buying switches yk? like i have ktt kang whites, and coulve stuck with the reds but i wanted more clackiness and sound, so i bought the ktt's

@@ninx_music Well i get you too. I tried to use a razer ornata, my old membrane keyboard, and i cant even use it properly!!! That's a premium membrane keyboard by the way, and it is useless to use... You have to push the buttons aaaaall way down. Its mushy and it sound louder than my mechanical keyboard!!!

This man has found their endgame and we should all strive to have this attitude with a board that works.

I hope they're browns, just to annoy even more people

The true endgame

What’s cool is you can still enjoy the flair of the hobby in your simplicity, like the availability of switches. Seems dumb, but with so many being available to change feel or feed into curiosity, that also just means availability of replacement parts ! So if you reach the end of life of one of your switches you can just order some new ones. Getting a full rubber sheet replacement for a membrane might be doable thanks to the weirdness of eBay but it’s not the same, let’s be honest. You can also mod the cable to replace the fixed (I assume) to a detachable one with USB C port, in case the cable ever frays. Or realign your stabilizers’ bar if they’re too rattly. What I’m getting at is that everything that we consider “mods” can be dripped down to “repairs” A friend of mine has I think it’s a steelseries from like 2010 with a row of macros keys off to the left and one of those keys is awfully close to Escape so to prevent accidental touches he swapped that singular switch to a tactile with a heavier spring (heavier than the rest of the keyboard which already uses blacks). Stabs were adjusted, and key caps changed because they got too shiny and/or the lettering wore off. It’s modding, but more in a repair way. And I expect that keyboard to last another decade. I hope yours will still receive your keystrokes in 20 years too

@@Alltorn-N56 But... I need useless fancy weights I can't see at all nor will I likely ever see. I'm in too deep... How do I get out

I like my 96% keychron keyboard. I just got pudding keycaps and O-ring dampeners for it. It’s just a shame that when I was moving, the little side knobs to choose between Bluetooth and USB mode snapped, so it’s now permanently a USB keyboard.

I literally bought the cheapest mechanical keyboard that beat buy had in my area its a Logitech one and its is leagues better than any crappy garbage membrane keyboard for clost to the same price

I daily a Keychron with Gateron browns. For the price you can't get much better value for a MK.

My first keyboard was a membrane logitech. It was okay. My second keyboard was a cheap amazon mechanical keyboard that had knock off mx reds. It was also just okay, but orders of magnitude better. My third keyboard was a BlackWidow Ultimate 2016. That was by far my favorite keyboard, and I used it for 6 years. I just recently bought a Keychron v6 and I'm swapping the switches for Kaihl box navys. I like the Keychron because I can get rid of the useless existence that is the caps lock button. I'm sure I could have done this with another keyboard, but the build quality and hotswap-able-ness of the Keychron was a major selling point for me. I type all day and the only thing that keeps me from ending it all is the satifying "click" of each key. I'm only half joking, here, as I did have a brief stint where the sound of my keyboard played a larger-than-I'm-willing-to-admit role in keeping me on this side of the mortal coil.

I build myself a nice cheap keyboard for about 100 bucks, 75% gasket mounted, gateron milky yellows, and akko asa keycaps, and stopped there, that's all I need

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Yeah you literally don't press the keys hard enough anymore lol. What do you mean there's more to go? I've already pressed it 80% of the way. This is absolute shenanigans.

i cant go back to the im gonna try to press a membrane key oh whats this? it got a little stuck and i had to put even more pressure on it to get it to press

I agree membrane hurts my fingerd

Can vouch for this. Switched to a redragon k630 w/ akko cs lavenders, by no means the best mechanical keyboard out there, but trying out my old razer cynosa v2 i can't believe i tolerated it.

I love Kailh switches. I have Kailh Box V2 White in my keyboard. Great balance between smooth typing and tactile feedback.

One of the problems with a membrane is it is rated for 5 million strokes, and the rubber domes dry out. I noticed having issue with my membrane, but it has been 18 years with it, but I plan on soaking the domes. Meanwhile, Im kind of getting a little fatigue typing on a mechanical I am using, which is brown cherries....yet I have tried another blue gaterons and they were light and easy, so its finding the key switches right for you.

The only membrane brand I would use is also Logitech. They are extremely good, aren't they?

@@daysebatista i try not to simp for companies, but im sadden to say im a very big simp for logitech, they just make good shit that doesn't break the bank. ive been using the same keyboard and mouse from them for 5 years

Yeah, enthusiasts tend to act like it's like crack for computers where once you switch over to it you'll be convulsing and violently throwing up if you try to use a normal keyboard again... and don't get me wrong, obviously it's nicer, but it's not nearly as dramatic as people act like it is. For the majority of people it's really not worth spending all that money on it.

I am no fanboy of brands but Logitech has been the only decent brand I can recall in terms of keyboards. I love the K120 and I am currently typing this in a wireless K235. I like the customization aspect and deep sound of thocky mechs though... for me personally membranes are for work, mechs for everything else, but that's a personal choice.

Wait... how did you know I made this joke in the video

@@HipyoTech magic

@@eeveeblazelol LMAO

To be objective, membrane gets the job done, and that's all some people want. The feel aspect is so insignificantly unimportant, mk's are unnecessary expense for them. There's no right or wrong. It's just different perspective and expectation.

If you factor in durability, it might actually cost more

Yeah the Apple ones are really nice for that specific feeling. I use a membrane for convenience and that smoothness. But I do prefer the concept and tactility of a mechanical overall although I don’t use one right now.

I have an ancient NEC (made by Cherry, somewhen before 2k) keyboard with rubber domes and it feels very ok. Maybe I like it more than some mechanical keyboards I have tried. Keycaps have a good design so I can be fast and precise, travel distance is quite large, which I like, and as you say, the keys sort of snap after pressing little over half way down, rarely it doesn't register the keypress. On the other hand I bought cheap membrane keyboard and it's just a mushy plastic board, hardly precise, bad keycaps, it's just terrible in comparison to the old robust "tank" :D. After this one dies, maybe it will be time for mechanical but until then I love this one :D

@@steposka ya my favorite keyboard ever is a compaq board that came with some of their workstations in the late 90s. it's quiet and precise, feels quality, and the keys feel awesome to type with. i got one from my dad when his company was getting rid of unused inventory, and a week later went back and fished a couple more of them out of the dumpster. only complaint is that you can't press more than 3 keys at a time. i have a mechanical board hooked up to my gaming rig, but i'm still using one of those compaq boards on my workstation. never found anything else as nice.

A good rubber dome was the natural progression of the buckling spring IBM invented, and it still holds up to this day. Completely agree with you

I've used a g203 prodigy and a steelseries apex 3 and I can definitely say that both of them feel like that

Indeed, I purcchased a knockoff mechanical keyboard (it was like $20 here in Peru), and it was like night an day how great it felt compared to even robust membrane keyboards (like the ones included with a Lenovo Thinkcentre)

I love the mechanical keyboards, but at work, due to issues in my left hand, I do have to use a very flat membrane (at least I presume its a membrane, Logitech k780, but not guchi for gaming) due to the time spent typing and some minor nerve damage. I do have my new mechanical coming in late this week because god I dislike my backup membrane keyboard at home (not the Logitech).

Back when I was in an open office doing tech work, I used a Logitech Illuminated K740 with scissor switches. Much quieter than a mechanical and way better than standard membrane. So yeah, not all membranes are created equal, though I prefer my custom with Kailh Box Whites. 😂

Depends on the manufacturer and the issue. Even the terrible membranes on Apple Magic Keyboards can be replaced to an extent. But it’s nowhere near the simplicity or availability of a mechanism on a mechanical keyboard.

ive been using the same membrane keyboard 6 years now and it still works perfectly. Mechanical keyboard fans severly underestimate the durability of these keyboards.

@@Artfacility I'm still using same the membrane keyboard that I got with my first PC. 4 pcs, several mice and 12 years of daily use later it's still working fine (with some scars made in moments of angry gaming lmao)

​@@Artfacilitymy favorite mechanical keyboard is turning 7 years old now, still working like a champ, and it's not expensive at all, i paid 40$ for it if i remember correctly, and typing on that is much better than membranes, even my coworkers, they couldn't care less about computer let alone keyboards, all of them love my keyboard, i bought a cheap one to use at my office, 30$ and they love it

for the record, my G510 was over 10 years old, i used it everyday and the rubberdomes are still perfect but i get your point. Still the replacement was 40 bucks.

I had the same thought a few months back and tried to find replacement keys for the Casio that we have at work so I could mod them for my keyboard, but I couldn't find them anywhere. I think I would have to buy a bunch of these calculators, tear them apart and reassemble them. I'm not doing that.

Maybe it was a topre style? Have you looked into those

@@cooleyzz Yeah I used to own a Topre board if that's what you mean. It wasn't as nice as the calculator. Too scratchy for me.

@@dacasman did you lube them up?

Holy crap, dude you made the gifs? They helped me finish a school project lmao

I bought a RedDragon Kumera back in 2018 when only US layout was available and I love it. Far better than any membrane keyboards. More than 5 years later, the most used keycaps like WASD are wearing out but I kinda see that as a source of pride more than anything and otherwise functions perfectly. Only downside is the US layout but UK layouts are available now. Unfortunately they do seem to have shot up in price and the non-RGB model I got for only £29.99 no longer seems to be available so there are likely better deals out there.

Major agree, Red Dragon are SUPER underrated and have lots of protentional

Where I live I spend half my paycheck on a keyboard (+/- 120$) and it's great. I'm still using it after 5 years without any issue, but I'm thinking now about buying a custom one it will be a tad expensive for me, but it will be worth every penny. Plus I hope to get a better job soon.

I bought a Royal Kludge keyboard out of curiosity about 2 years ago, and am still using it to this day as it was sufficient. Had to de-solder and move about 2 failing switches, which I personally don't mind as it was cheap enough and easy to fix. Am considering eventually upgrading the board, but as this gives the halfway actuation I want and the Red style switches sound fine to me. Mechanical keyboards seem like a fun hobby but having other priorities, it doesn't have to be the rabbit-hole it is often made out to be.

You are most def not in the minority lol, dude's gatekeeping hard

Try a customized mechanical keyboard and then you can compare to your membrane

@@theregularhuman Honestly after trying a couple tactile switches I understand some people still prefer membrane. Most tactiles are kinda meh and a quality membrane keyboard (and I don't mean cheap edgy gaming stuff) can feel quite good.

There are a TON of mushy silent switches out there. I highly doubt you even tried a good chunk of them.

I understand your point, I have used a cheap mechanical keyboard (it had a few bad switches so I stopped using it), so I got a deal (20$) on a razer membrane keyboard, and it doesn't feel that bad, sure mechanic feels better, but membrane is quite good, I can do 110WP on it, no trouble @@SaHaRaSquad

also got the 30 bucks redragon one for my first mechanical keyboard. I modded it a little with foam and blue tape and it was so much better than using membrane

Say sike right now, you got a MODEL M for $5??

@@myselph1761 when it comes to garage sales and other second hand salers not everyone knows what the have. To many people, a pile of keyboards all look the same.

@@MezzoForteAural Now I long for the day when someone sells a keycult for $20 because they think it's "too heavy".

it's also a hotswap borad so the potential is pretty high.

I had a Mitsumi in the mid 90's that was really nice to type on, and as you said it was a nice deep sound without rattle, especially as it was a cheap keyboard even at the time.

did you get to try a mechanical?

membranes usually have like a cicle on the bottom which will just registers as you push down the key until it hits that circle thingy on the switch and mechanical have like a cross and is fully attached to the key that it depends the spec of a switch on how it registers a key press.

Yes, that one switch costs more than an entirely new membrane keyboard.

@@debasishraychawdhuri That is just incorrect

@@debasishraychawdhuribro what substance are you on

outemu silent lime is just right for the office. I typed a ton of texts on it without any fatigue, and it is quietter than a membrane.

it feels compeletly diffrent (i just switched)

update please

Tape mod bandaid mod holee mod and pe foam arent really that expensive

@@2k1jyup this is what I went for, just wanted the experience of “baby’s first mod” without having to spend a ton and go through a bunch of effort. It’s a fun experience! It’s always nice to do something with your hands.

Hey, it's 7 months since you posted but, I have the exact same keyboard, and just happened to customize it with akko purples, lube and tape. I'm having aural bliss from it and I'm super happy. Definetely worth and kinda cheap.

The app development class I was in forced me to use a membrane keyboard and I had the same problem, I'd miss so many keystrokes and end up with literal jibberish for code

@@matt5g gotta bring your own keeb next time mate, lol

I am the exact opposite. The shallow actuation point is not satisfying for me. I prefer to feel the bottoming out like playing the piano.

I type on a keyboard all day for work, then again when I get home and game on PC. Getting older with arthritis in my fingers, a neck injury and aching shoulders, I finally opted for an ergo mechanical keyboard that I could customize for my needs. After searching far and wide I settled on the Dygma Raise...and never looked back. No more shoulder pain, love the feel of the switches I went with (and can change out easily), the sound is so satisfying I just WANT to type. And it's beautiful to boot. Pricey? Yep (more so now than when I got mine 2 yrs ago). Worth it? Definately!

or swap out the switches instead of buying a new one, blue ones are always the loud ones but there are tons of silent switches or if you want a satisfying but not so loud sound there are a lot, personally i don't like blue switches so i bought kaihl brown switches and then i upgraded it to akko v3 cream black pro and it sounded so good without modding it but it is also not loud that it annoys me, can't hear it thru headphones anyways.

you can try swap the switches with outemu/gaote silent cream yellow. some redditors said it's even more quiet than their friends' office keyboards at work.

their name is a liiiittle bit unfortunate lol

Model M is a membrane board... It's action is mechanical but its contacts are within a membrane.

​@@heavyhauler426it's more mechanical than not

The reason Model M uses membrane: it's cheaper

Tried my dad's old Model F keyboard and was surprised how much force it requires to press down. It sounds nice, and as an HHKB user the weird layout isn't too bad. I'm just used to the feel of Topre which is part-membrane part-mechanical, has full NKRO, and requires very little force to press

Personally I've really enjoyed hyperX keyboards. I've used models with linear switches and the tactile switches. Very satisfying purchases as my first mechanical keyboards. I will note that depending on how hard you press your keys, it may not come off as quiet as you were expecting as the keycaps can easily hit the aluminium frame for a clanging sound.

Bruh, I had this keyboard till my friend dropped coke on it and it simply died on me. I replaced it for a Redragon Outemu Red, and my god it was day and light, also not that expensive at all. It actually gets ridiculously good if you simply lube and tape mod it.