How to Choose The BEST Mechanical Keyboard For You!

How to choose a mechanical keyboard, this a full buyer's guide teaching you how to find the ideal keyboard based on price, mechanical switches, keyboard size, and more.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Budget Keyboards: 0:40
Mid-Range Keyboards: 1:53
High-End Keyboards: 3:35
Choosing A Switch: 5:47
Different Kinds of Switches: 6:38
Normal vs Enthusiast Switches: 7:19
Finding the Perfect Switch: 8:05
Keyboard Sizes: 9:46
Recommended Sizes: 11:05
Keyboard Mods: 11:25
The World of Custom Keyboards: 12:23
Group Buys: 13:43

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[Trinigrover]

You know what? I think YOU should work on developing your own signature keyboard, maybe through one of the manufacturers that you love. Or maybe your own themed keycaps. Think about it. You have the absolute knowledge to design one that is above and beyond PERFECT.

[AnAmiC]

In my experience I couldn't imagine to spend more than $200 on a keyboard, so I bought a mid-range Keychron K6. Oh boy was I wrong about spending so much money. The deeper you go into the hobby the more you start to strive for a special typing experience and layout. That is where you start spending way more than the $200 and wish you hadn't bothered with the low or mid-range. The thing is, you don't know this until you start. For me this is has become a hobby very much suitable for times of lockdown and social distancing. You could even argue that you do this to increase your productivity when you have to type a lot for work. And you wouldn't be lying at all. I love typing now so much more!

[zuu]

As a noob when it comes to wanting to jump into custom mechanical keyboards, I found it very intimidating (felt like walking into an audiophile stereo store in the 1990s!). So I really appreciate your videos. You do a great job explaining things, and your enthusiasm is infectious. Talked me into trying a barebones to start (GMMK Pro)... Thanks! I can certainly see how "mid-range" prices can be left in the dust pretty quickly going down that enthusiast rabbit hole.

[korvkorv]

Help! I've fallen into a deep internet rabbithole of custom keyboards and I can't get out!

[stringstorm]

75% with gateron milky yellows had become my favorite.

Only problem is the keycaps. Keycaps are sorely limited from where I live.

But one thing alot of people should keep in mind: Doesn't matter if its a $1k+ keyboard or a -$100 one. Both will do keyboard things. You can literally go grab a membrane and it'll still function almost similarly as a hyper expensive one. Which is why the best keyboard out there isn't the top of the line stuff, its a mixture of what you prefer and what you can afford.

[zsban]

A very thorough, no-nonsense and unbiased (as much as possible) summary of the various options... Thank you very much!

[ajrofficial]

I live in India, its really hard to get any Tech. The Import Duty is Way too High. Just here to Admire! :(

[ZxhirZ]

Yoooo this woman’s quality went up soooo much?!!!

[alexaramen]

This was a really great video. I built an XD75 a few years back with modified cherry clears with 150 (maybe 110, I can't remember) because I basically wanted an ortholinear typewriter sort of feeling. Still not quite a typewriter, but more heavy than most keyboards

[MrStatic]

I’ve watched all the Switch and Click videos and bought myself a keychron K8 and epomaker G96 for working from home. I have a gamakay 61 coming shortly. Im happy with both purchases based on all my research LOL esp. with watching your videos. Thanks for all your hard work on your channel! its really helping a lot of people!

[oldsql]

This is such a comfy channel really, im glad i found it!
Just purchased a Ducky One 2 RGB TKL with Kailh Box Red after all the good things i heard about it.
But i think i will build a nice custom board in the near future.
Looking forward to get all the information i need on this channel!

[hp]

Omg I completely forgot I was originally gonna buy a 50 dollar keyboard, I just spent that on my keycaps 😂😭

[bernard]

What a great video. Factual, structured, clear... thanks, this was a big help. Liked and subscribed.

[theosiris]

I've been looking at so many of your videos and they helped out a lot. Now this latest was really well put together again, plus with the quality bump, I just had to subscribe. Awesome job as usual, tnx!

[akuto]

Very well explained vid I can just send this to a friend that is getting into mechanical keyboard and not say a word good job.Also my first build was with the gk61 with gat yellow and tx film it's a solid bare bones kit imo .Now waiting for ikki68 aurora :)

[markhla]

This is a masterclass in introductory videos. Amazing! Thanks 👍

[kireitonsi]

Just found both the channel and apparently an amazing community! Been wanting to get a mech keyboard for a while, this has been great!

[WTFA]

Since I started watching this channel in early February ive:
- desoldered and swapped out the switches and stabs for my Kinesis Freestyle Edge
- built a high profile drop ctrl
- bought and modded a keychron k8
- built a tofu65
- Started a GK64XS wood case build

I can't tell if I'm grateful or angry for this channel being such a good an entry point for this hobby...

[MrSteamstone]

Your video was so illuminating for me, help me a lot what kind an how can start for own a mech keyboard, Thank you!

[FariedAhmed]

Keep up the good work guys, video quality and background 'looookin gooood'!