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Razer Keyboard Switches - How to Pick the RIGHT One
February 10, 2021 - If we were to categorize all these Razer switches in the Linear camp we would have the Razer Yellow, the Red optical Gen1 and Gen2, plus the analog switches. In the tactile camp we would have the Razer Orange and then in the clicky category we would have the Razer Green, Razer Purple optical, and the Mecha-Membrane, which is that hybrid mechanical switch.
Reddit
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r/MechanicalKeyboards on Reddit: Clicky vs Linear switches (for gaming)
June 7, 2020 -
Now, I am quite new to the idea of mechanical keyboards but I know most of the basics anyways. Before anything though, I have some questions that I would like to ask. Please answer as many as you can.
What makes linears better for gaming than most tactile and clicky switches?
Why are tactile switches said to be good for typing, but not as great for gaming? What does the hump do?
Is it possible for their to be clicky-linear, clicky-tactile, tactile-linear types of switches?
What properties of clicky switches make them good/alright for gaming?
What types of tactile/clicky switches are really good for gaming?
What is best out of the these linears: Gateron Yellows, Kailh Speed Silver, Kailh Pro Burgundy, Gateron Blacks, Gateron Reds, Cherry MX Red, Kailh Box Reds, Kailh Reds, Tealios
Would you feel more fatigue with linears, than tactile switches, because you have to press all the way down?
What are some of your favourite linears, clicky and tactile switches?
What is the bottoming-out force on switches and what relation does it have with the actuation/operating force?
What are the best clicky switches?
Would you recommend any of the clicky Kailh Box/Crystal Navy, Box/Crystal Jades, Box Whites, Speed/Box Pale Blues, Speed Golds, Speed Bronzes, Box Blue, Box green, Pro light green, Pro sage, Box/Speed/Crystal pinks for gaming?
Anyways, back to the topic. Clicky switches, I found to be good for getting that audio feedback when gaming, and it can be very satisfying. However, linear switches don't have as much audio feedback, but for some people they'd see it as a positive. I'm just confused, because I feel some clicky switches aren't that different to linear, except that they have a click bar/ click jacket. I feel that with clicky switches, you might have more control in game because you know when you are clicking and what you are clicking. Maybe, this is wrong but it's just a theory.
If you know of any clicky-linear switches then please comment down below their names. I do have a budget so if they are overly expensive I might just not buy it. :]
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1. What makes linears better for gaming than most tactile and clicky switches? Nothing, unless you're performing at the top 1% of the top 1% of players in super high intensity APM videogames. Otherwise it's entirely preference. I know a dude who games on Kailh BOX Navy switches and he dominates. I play on super tactile Box Royals and do just fine, never had an issue or desire to play on linear. 2. Why are tactile switches said to be good for typing, but not as great for gaming? What does the hump do? The hump lets you know exactly when the key actuates. If you're particularly light-handed, you can learn to not bottom out the keys and only do half-presses at the bump, theoretically leading to an increase in WPM typing speed. In practice, a lot of tactile-preference people who get deep into this hobby end up liking early large-bump tactile switches like Holy Pandas that are way easier to bottom out on rather than stop at the tactility bump. 3. Is it possible for their to be clicky-linear, clicky-tactile, tactile-linear types of switches? All clicky switches are tactile. Not all tactile switches are clicky. Tactile and clicky cannot be combined with Linear. 4. What properties of clicky switches make them good/alright for gaming? Doesn't make a difference, imo. 5. What types of tactile/clicky switches are really good for gaming? Doesn't make a difference, imo. 6. What is best out of the these linears: Gateron Yellows, Kailh Speed Silver, Kailh Pro Burgundy, Gateron Blacks, Gateron Reds, Cherry MX Red, Kailh Box Reds, Kailh Reds, Tealios Personal Preference. That being said, Speed switches are likely to be avoided. The actuation point is so early in the button press that just resting your fingers on the keys can lead to key chatter. If you use the heavy spring versions (dark yellow, burnt orange, etc) this might be alleviated, but I haven't checked. 7. Would you feel more fatigue with linears, than tactile switches, because you have to press all the way down? Not really. Spring weight has the most to do with fatigue. 8. What are some of your favourite linears, clicky and tactile switches? I'm not a fan of Linears. For tactiles, I like BOX Royals, Holy Pandas, Zealios v2, & Hako Violets. Although I'm not a fan of Clicky switches, I vastly prefer clickbar switches over the plastic jacket switches, so BOX White/Pink/PaleBlue/Jade/Navy would be the only clicky switches I'd use. 9. What is the bottoming-out force on switches and what relation does it have with the actuation/operating force? Bottoming out = how hard you have to press the key to reach the bottom. Makes a louder sound than simply actuating the key. Actuation force = how hard you have to press the key for it to register. Usually about halfway down the stem, but this can vary. 10. What are the best clicky switches? Subjective, also kind of a duplicate of Question #8. 11. Would you recommend any of the clicky Kailh Box/Crystal Navy, Box/Crystal Jades, Box Whites, Speed/Box Pale Blues, Speed Golds, Speed Bronzes, Box Blue, Box green, Pro light green, Pro sage, Box/Speed/Crystal pinks for gaming? Sure, all of them. Entirely preference. That being said, again, I'm not a fan of Speed switches. Plus, the extremely slight travel distance difference in Speed switches will not realistically affect the gameplay of 99.99% of people.
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Any switch can be used for gaming. Heavier switches can cause some pain/fatigue over long time though. The "problem" with some tactile and mainly clicky switches for gaming is often the hysteresis which can feel weird when you press keys repeatedly fast. A clicky switch is also tactile. You can't have a clicky linear. The whole linear is good for gaming, blue for typing and brown in-between is just basic marketing crap to a certain degree. Bottom out force is the force required to bottom out a switch.
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Keyboard Switch Types: Linear vs Tactile vs Clicky - Corsair
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Keychron
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Types of Keyboard Switches: Linear vs Tactile vs Clicky – Keychron
November 25, 2024 - Linear: Smooth and consistent keystrokes without any tactile bump, ideal for those who prefer uninterrupted keypresses. Tactile: Provides a noticeable bump with each keystroke, giving you feedback at the actuation point—great for improving ...
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r/razer on Reddit: Optical Switches: [Red] Linear VS [Purple] Clicky
June 18, 2020 -
Hey guys! I got a huntsman with (red) linear optical switches. I really love the keyboard but the switches are very light and it's so easy to actuate them that I constantly do typos.
I am thinking of returning it and getting the one with purple clicky switches as they take bit more force to actuate and have a longer actuation distance, but I've read a lot of reviews of people saying that they're extremely loud.
Is that true? Are they really that loud and if so how do you put up with it?
Please respond to me if you have a keyboard with purple switches as it would be of great help making this decision :)
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People just prefer the super loud Clicky switches. They are very loud. We dont "put up" with them, we love them BECAUSE they're super loud and Clicky. Go with the yellow switch on Blackwidow Elite if you're looking for heavier actuation and silence.
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Hey, I am in the same boat as you - got the Red one and it's too messy for me to type on. Did you grab Purple one?
Switch and Click
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Linear vs Tactile vs Clicky Switches: A Helpful Guide | Switch and Click
March 15, 2021 - When you really break it down, there are only three types of switches: linear, tactile, and clicky.
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Clicky, tactile, or linear keyboard switches? 🤔 - YouTube
Items in this video from Kinetic Labs:- TG67 Mechanical Keyboard- Arctic Fox Clicky Switches- Salmon Tactile Switches- Husky Linear Switches- Alpaca Desk Mat...
Published October 21, 2023
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Razer Huntsman Mini Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Clicky and Linear Optical Switches - Product Overview - YouTube
Join the Mwave team as we bring you a close up look at the Razer Huntsman Mini Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and its option of Clicky and Linear Optical Switche...
Published August 5, 2021
Logitech
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Advanced Mechanical Switches for Gaming | Logitech G
GX Brown switches offer minimal ... for competitive and FPS gaming. ... Linear actuation is great for double-tapping, rapid keystrokes in succession, and uninterrupted half-presses....
Kinetic Labs
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Choosing Between Linear, Tactile, and Clicky Switches
Ultimately, choosing between linear, tactile, or clicky comes down to personal preference, but if you're new here's a rule of thumb: linear for gaming, tactile for work, and clicky for casual browing and typing.
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Clicky Vs Tactile Vs Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches with Sound Tests And Examples - YouTube
Clicky Vs Tactile Vs Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches with Sound Tests And Examples Mechanical Keyboard Typing Sounds ONLY Playlist: https://www.youtube.c...
Published June 12, 2020 Views 55K
Razer Support
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What is the difference between Razer Opto-Mechanical™ vs. Razer Linear Optical Switches?
The Razer Linear Optical switches are light and quiet, have a 40-gram actuation force and 1.0 mm actuation point while the Razer Opto-mechanical switch is light and clicky, has a 45-gram actuation force and 1.5 mm actuation point.
WhatGeek
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Clicky VS Linear VS Tactile Key Switches 2022
The main difference between these three switches is the sound and feel. Both tactile and clicky switches have tactile bumps, while linear switches are quick and smooth. Clicky switches are the loudest of the three switches.
Apos
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Decoding Mechanical Switch Types: Linear, Tactile, Clicky
September 18, 2023 - Do you want smooth, silent keystrokes? Or do you prefer tactile feedback without the noise? Perhaps you’re after that classic clicky sound? Here's a brief breakdown: Linear: Smooth and silent.
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Razer Keyboard Switches - How to Pick the RIGHT One - YouTube
Razer gaming keyboards have a ton a mechanical switches, optical switches and membrane switches that run from linear, tactile and clicky. But what does this...
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r/razer on Reddit: Razer huntsman v2 analog or linear optical?
November 9, 2021 -
I’m trying to figure out if these 2; what one to get - the analog version or the newer linear optical red switch version? Thoughts?
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I was just at Micro Center and tried all of the display keyboards. I actually did NOT want it to be clicky, wanted it to be as quiet as possible and feel the best. Got the Huntsman V2 with Linear Optical Red Switches and it’s the best keyboard I’ve ever had. I love typing on it.
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razer huntsman analog v2 or linear optical switch The analog are normally 329 and on sale for 229$. The linear optical is 249$
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Linear keyboard switches are the best, and I'm tired of pretending they aren't
July 1, 2024 - In a typical keyboard, you ahve to raise the key above the actuation point before pressing it again, but an analog switch can reset by just gently lifting the key, so you can mash a button that much more quickly.
Quora
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What is the difference between linear, tactile, and clicky switches in a gaming keyboard? - Quora
Answer: First off, they’re not “gaming keyboards” they’re mechanical keyboards that are made for different people. I don’t know other makes of keys so I’ll use Cherry types as examples: * Cherry MX Reds are linear, they have a smooth keystroke with no “click”. They’re made for gaming.
RTINGS
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Razer Huntsman Mini vs Huntsman Mini Analog: Which Keyboard Is Better? - RTINGS.com
January 20, 2020 - The Razer Huntsman Mini and the Razer Huntsman Mini Analog are very similar keyboards; however, the Mini Analog uses Analog Optical switches, while the Mini uses linear or clicky Optical ones. With the Analog Optical switches, you can adjust the pre-travel distance and reset point on a per-key basis and enable a mode to use your WASD keys to emulate joystick controls.
Glorious Gaming
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Linear vs. Clicky Switches for Gaming: Which is Best?
This lack of feedback results in a very smooth and fast keypress, which can be advantageous in fast-paced gaming scenarios where reaction time is everything. Linear switches are also less noisy compared to their clicky counterparts, making them ...