7 Tips for Buying Your FIRST Mechanical Keyboard // an Easy Beginner Guide!

Thinking about grabbing your first mechanical keyboard? Here are my top beginner tips for NOT getting overwhelmed. Includes budget-friendly recommendations!

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Keyboard size
2:04 Pre-built mechanical keyboard or built-from-scratch?
2:38 Hotswappable
4:35 Base Color
5:19 keyboard switch guide!
8:05 Other factors
9:44 First keyboard recommendations

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[KeebNews]

Are you a keeb beginner? What do you think you'll start with? :)

[DigitalAndInnovation]

They say the first minute of a video is the most important for retaining a viewer. By 39 seconds I feel like this dude adressed the overwhelming nature of the topic and really understands the audience. Half the videos are basically shotgun-on-the-shooting-range attempts.

[laureng]

I really like this video. I feel like it was practical and a great start for a beginner like myself. I have watched a fair few videos on the topic and they are often far TOO detailed for someone who is just looking to start out- to the point where it becomes overwhelming. You struck the right balance, in my opinion, between informing and over-informing. Thanks so much!

[ashVGF]

Great review, it's like im talking to a friendly salesman at a store who knows his stuff and is not forcing me to buy. Great examples, clarity of voice, editing. Good stuff!

[IAMJOELBURRIS]

Absolutely stupid how HELPFUL this video is. Perfect blend of humor and information. In person demonstration is a must. Would love a link to demo all key types side x side. Like one key is red the next one is blue etc. thanks for great video. Subbed

[mischavandenburg]

This is a very good video for beginners like me. Spent the past few days doing some research for getting my first keyboard and I wish I started with this video because it’s a perfect summary of what I’ve come across :)

[pedrohideki]

Wow, I've finally found a video that goes straight to the point at the same time it's informative. I really wished I'd seen it before buying my first mechanical keyboard :/

[gargitupe]

This was a great video, and really helped. You've explained everything without getting too detailed, without over explaining, and now I know what to look out for without getting lost in the technicalities. Gonna go spend money now, haha. THANK YOU!

[thedebapriyakar]

Man, this is a really good video. I got into touch typing in 2018 at <30 words/min, only recently reached a comfortable speed of 115+. During this time I've used only readily available, cheap mechanical keyboards. Now I'm looking to get into the elite Mech Keeb space!

[ghostwriter]

Thank you for being the first person on YouTube to explain the difference in the switches! I'm old school, learned on a manual typewriter. If I could get a keyboard with the touch and sound of an IBM Selectric II typewirter. Try working in an office full of those beasts. Offices are far too quiet these days.

[consultingcharlie]

This is the most comprehensive video for mechanical keyboard beginners I've ever watched. Love it, thank you

[HaohmaruHL]

Started thinking of getting a mechanical keyboard a week ago as I've only had a laptop keyboard for a while now. But the more I delve into this topic the less I understand about what to choose. I may end up just buying 5 separate keyboards at the same time because it's impossible to choose.

[chenellco]

Alright, you got me. I just ordered a Keychron K4 - I need that num pad! :)

[iandeming]

One thing I’m trying to figure out (as a beginner to mechanical keyboards) is whether I want low profile or standard. I picked up a standard and it’s taking me a long time to get used to it coming from an Apple Magic Keyboard. I’m going to try a wrist rest, but it feels like my wrists have to cock back or arms have to hover over the table to type. I wonder if a low profile mechanical keyboard would be a better fit for that.

[georgiamaslen]

I almost bought my first mechanical keyboard with no idea what I wanted. Love that you simplified it while being so informative. Thankyou.

[kirti.chhabra]

I could cry rn. I've been trying to learn touch typing recently and decided to buy a new keyboard *except* all the cool people on the internet have these cool keyboards and talk about cool things that go over my head completely. This really helped, thank you💙

[AnkhInfinitus]

I just recently got an XVX S-K80 as my first mechanical keyboard, and I switched out the linear switches for some super clicky blue ones. It's working out great so far.

[theknittingelephant]

This is SO helpful!! I found a keyboard I really like the sound and feel of, but I need a number pad. I can't find anything that's similar with a number pad, but I can by the clicking bits and key caps! So I was looking into just building one for what I need and it all seemed so complicated and had a million parts... I grew up without computers/tv/games (only in my 20's) so I'm not great with understanding how it all work/goes together. This video was a Life saver!! It is super helpful and put it all in a way I can understand without being completely lost or confused 😅😅😅❤❤❤

[PrettylilSecretX]

This is probably the most helpful video I have come across to help me start with this hobby and decide which keyboard I want to get so thank you for that!

[niko]

Thanks for telling me what kind to annoy my coworkers