There are three main types of mechanical switches: clicky, linear, and tactile. Here are examples and sound tests of a variety of each kind. Clicky Vs Tactile Vs Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches ...

Overview The 'best' switch depends on your speed, feedback, and sound preferences.Hall effect and sound-dampened linear ...

Each of the three mechanical keyboard switch types are banded into colors (linear switches will usually be classed as red or black across brands, for example). Once you've decided which switch ...

In the competitive world of PC gaming, where split-second decisions and lightning-fast reactions separate victory from defeat ...

Both the purple (clicky) and red (linear) key switch options are optical switches, or "opto-mechanical." Rather than use metallic contacts like a traditional mechanical keyboard switch, optical ...

By transforming its flagship BlackWidow V4 gaming keyboard into a new low-profile form, Razer made something that's ...

Our HyperX Alloy Origins review takes a look at one mechanical gaming keyboard available with two different switch types: linear and tactile.

While all of that sounds good, you'll need to shell out a pretty penny to own one of these keyboards. The Huntsman Elite with linear optical switches runs a not-insignificant $199.99.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile sees the hardware maker deliver a low-profile keyboard for gaming and productivity, ...

The MX Black Clear-Top from Cherry is a new version of an '80s keyboard switch known for its distinct typing feel and acoustics.

If you prefer a red linear switch and are in the market for the smaller form factor keyboards with some customization options, however, then the HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini will perfectly fit that bill.