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You can check out this glossary of keyboard terms to help narrow your preferences.īucking the trend, keyboard prices have dropped since the last time we updated this story. If you have a chance to test out different keyboards to determine your favorite switch type before you buy (such as Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Red and others), I highly recommend it. Linear switches, like Cherry MX Reds, don't have the tactile feedback that a Cherry MX Blue has, but because of their low force and smooth actuation they're preferred for gaming, especially where multiple taps of the same key are necessary. For example, those same Cherry MX Red switches that are great for gaming might be too light for some typists. You might also find some keyboards great for gaming but not like them for day-to-day typing.

Lori likes clicky and tactile because she likes to feel the actuation point and likes the mechanical sound. As for the two authors of this list, Josh likes tactile switches - ones where you can feel the actuation point - but doesn't like clicky key switches that make a sound.

Just like picking out a new gaming mouse, getting the right gaming keyboard has a lot to do with personal preference (and budget).

Steelseries apex pro tkl mechanical gaming keyboard