Which keyboard SWITCHES should you buy?

With 1000s of switches to choose from in the market, it can be overwhelming to pick the right one for what you do.

We’ve put together a nifty #guide to help you find the BEST switch for you ✅

#mechanical #switches #keyboard

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00:00 Intro
00:40 What is a switch?
00:59 How does a switch work?
01:45 The three types of switches
02:29 Operating Force
03:00 Activation Distance
03:36 Linear Switches
05:55 Tactile Switches
07:59 Clicky Switches
09:40 Any questions?
10:12 Outro

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▶️ What you need to know about hot-swappable keyboards!
▶️ The Best Keycap Profile
▶️ How to remove and replace mechanical switches on a Dygma Raise keyboard
▶️ You can type much faster!!
▶️ Benefits and features of the new Dygma Defy ergonomic keyboard
▶️ The origin story of the Dygma Defy

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[-mikogtor]

wish this video was out when I was selecting my switch for my defy

[Condor_]

Thank you all for being just an incredibly helpful channel when it comes to keyboards. You're helping fill a gaping hole in the knowledge base in an honestly fun and easy-to-understand way. You're being more than just your product, but the message behind them as well and I respect that wholly.

The Defy is on my list of eventual buys, once I save up enough for it. I've been using a Razer Tartarus for years now for gaming and program controls, and have been longing to convert to the full split, ortholinear experience. And with videos like this, I feel so much more confident in that decision and how to customize it.

[activegamemode]

I used kailh box whites for over 2 years at work XD 130wpm + tickets/emails to write/answer 🤣 Most hated agent BUT my supervisors got ued to it, and started to like the sound, because it was a proof that Iwork a lot with nearly no breaks.
But this week my boba U4Ts arrived🤣

[CheeseSteaksJimmy-gl]

Well this is bloody great info. Already watched your other video about keycap profile and this is just as good! Thanks!

[notacooldudewithanattitude]

linears for all letters, tactile on others. perfect combination for me. <3

[MonuMedia]

Perfect timing! I was just about to order a raise next week!

[thefirespectrum]

There is a dark part of me that wants to have a separate, ultra clicky keyboard that I can dramatically switch to when I'm ripping someone a new one on email. I want the office to hear, "Oh hell nah" from my cube followed by furious clicking and to wonder who's about to get wrecked.

[ianmurray]

First time keyboard builder here, I have a bit of a problem. I bought the Keychron V1 barebone knob kit from keychron along with some of their cherry profile double shot PBT key caps. The problem I am having is that all of the switches that I wanted to get were north facing rgb switch’s but the keyboard is a south facing rgb keyboard. I was hoping you could recommend some good tactile, south facing switch’s where i can feel the activation but still have a nice thoccc sound (so they sound like legos being built) and aren’t too loud. Thank you so much!

[Direkin]

My first mechanical keyboard used MX Blue. I was fine with it, but it made 'stealth typing' while I was on the phone /really hard/. I've got a set of Choc Nocturnals for my next build. Still waiting on delivery of SAC305 wire though... I wonder if we'll see low-profile HE switches soon, as I'd like a board with those.

[ploluap]

I bought the raise with Cherry MX Red and it really alleviate the pain from my RSI compared to membrane keyboards

[ciaojay]

I do get higher wpm with linears. But I feel satisfied with typing on clickies

[brodan]

Hey Dygmates! 🤘🏼

I'm a huge fan of your killer keyboard video content! 😍 As a keyboard noob, I've watched all your videos and I'm super excited for Defy to drop. 💻 I type for 8+ hours a day as a programmer, but I'm clueless when it comes to keyboard switches. 🤷🏻‍♂ My only previous experience is with the Magic Keyboard (RIP me, am I right?) 🤦🏻‍♂

Can you keyboard gurus give me a hand and recommend which switch to choose? 🙏🏼 I'm ready to level up my typing game and leave my Magic Keyboard days behind! 💪🏼

Thanks for all the amazing content, and keep up the awesome work! 🤘🏼 You guys are the real MVPs of the keyboard world! ⌨

[babybloc]

The purple without palm pads is making me want it more and more. So much purple. 💜

Wish you showed some rgb color layouts with the different case colors. I’d like to see how they stand out and match with the different backgrounds

The renders images look fantastic, but don’t show custom rgb usage

[belphegor_dev]

Very useful video. Will show this to anyone I introduce the hobby to in the future.

[meralharbes]

6:53 A green version of your nice Aluminum plates has really captured my heart!

[yediydeyah]

This was a very informative video! It helped explain what the numbers mean respective to actuation force in a way that makes it easy to understand).

I currently have an MX-Blue based keyswitch keyboard it IT is KNOWN when I am typing 😂 I love the sound as well as the feedback (it definitely does take an EFFORT TO DEPRESS THE KEYS, but it's worth it if you're a fast touch typist 😁).

I supported the Dygma Defy campaign and ordered Khail Silent Browns as I wanted to be able to type and not have to be on mute while on (work) calls. I'm sure that I'll switch these out once I get a chance to hear how they sound and feel how they respond to fast typing.

[dgvigil]

This vid is so informative I'm subscribing to the channel.

[sumanth]

Need more beginners videos like which is the best hot swap keyboard to buy and how to use it etc

[gijoed]

These keyboards look great! I’m loving the defy. I’ll be jumping all the way into split keyboards with it. So far I’ve used the MacBook Pro scissor switches and got used to them. Moved to the MX keys and liked those but I hated the mini because of tiny arrow keys and the full size for distant location to the arrow keys and home/end keys. I’m now in the Mx mechanical mini with low profile brown kailh switches. I honestly don’t care for these much because of the travel distance. They actuate early and at times I get many typos. Would you still recommend the silent browns with o-rings if I’d like to get back closer to the MacBook? I’ve been looking at those, the gaterons, and the speed switches both tactile and linear. I’m happy to use o-rings on any of them if they are compatible. Maybe I should try them on the keyboard now while I wait in the defy. Love the innovation in these products and the full customization. Will be a major learning curve but as a software developer I’d really like to use my little fingers less since I use the modifier keys SO much! Looked at all the split keyboard options and these are my favorite. If I was to settle on another it would be the glove but not sure about the finger well. Can’t swap switches either so it’s a very distant second to the defy! Thank you. You make these videos entertaining!

[gionniha]

Hello! This video was extremely helpful in giving me a better understanding of all the different switch types. Im new to mechanical keyboards and I would appreciate some advice. Im looking for a switch that would offer a quick spring back (not sure if thats call feedback?). I will be using my keyboard mainly for typing and I type pretty quick so Im looking for something that will be responsive enough to keep up. I also like the "clicky" sound but not as loud as traditional blue switches. They seem to ping too much for my liking if that makes any sense. Hope you can give me some advice!