Mechanical keyboards get their name from the mechanical switches under every key. Unlike a squishy rubber membrane keyboard, these spring-loaded switches have a more precise feel when pressed.

Now, on the last day of CES 2020, the company is launching its new Viola switch, the company’s first fully mechanical switch for the value market, meant for keyboards that will cost somewhere ...

Cherry’s new mechanical switch is based off an 11-year-old forum post Cherry's MX Ergo Clear switches are like tactile Browns, but lighter. Scharon Harding – Oct 20, 2022 2:41 ...

The PCB also accepts three-pin mechanical switches. For connectivity, you get the standard Bluetooth and USB-C connections, as well as a multi-host 2.4Ghz option (which requires the included dongle).

Cherry has announced a redesigned Cherry MX switch called the Cherry MX2A that it says should feel smoother to press, sound quieter, and still survive millions of presses.

The German company Cherry makes the world's most popular switches. Most of the 57 companies stamping brand names on mechanical keyboards use them.

First, let's start with switches. A switch is the centerpiece of a mechanical keyboard. They sit under the keycaps and create the specific typing experience and sound of your keyboard, ...

Corsair is announcing an updated version of its K70 mechanical keyboard that comes with more responsive optical switches. It costs $149.99, $10 more than the standard K70 released last year.

The linear optical mechanical switches have a travel distance of 2.8 mm, and they actuate at 1.2 mm with a force of 45 g. For comparison, Cherry MX Reds , have 4 mm of travel and actuate at 2 mm ...

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Mechrevo has released a new mechanical keyboard called the K590 in China, available for 309 yuan ($42). The keyboard is now up for pre-sale. Let’s delve into the key specs of this keyboard.