Mechanical Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards are getting more and more popular, for gaming as well as typing. With their rise in popularity, the amount of manufacturers and keyboard models has grown too. The market is more complex now and it’s not that easy anymore, to find the best mechanical keyboard for your needs. Mechanical-Keyboard.org was created to offer guidance in this matter. Here you will find a basic introduction to mechanical keyboards and their advantages, current news and an overview of the best mechanical keyboards. Additionally, there are various guides to answer frequently asked questions about mechanical keyboards.

Mechanical Keyboard vs Regular Keyboard

What is a mechanical keyboard? At first glance, a mechanical keyboard doesn’t look so different than a rubber dome or scissor switch keyboard. It’s probably a bit bigger and less flat, but apart from that, it looks pretty much the same. The big difference lies inside the keyboard. While regular keyboards use rubber domes inside of each key, mechanical keyboards use mechanical switches. Mechanical switches wear out way slower and have a much higher expected lifespan. More about the differences and advantages of mechanical keyboards vs regular keyboards can be found in our article about the advantages of mechanical keyboards.

Top Mechanical Keyboards

The mechanical keyboard toplist offers an overview of the top mechanical keyboards and their reviews. Mechanical-Keyboard.org collects reviews and opinions from experts and tech magazines. It uses a unique algorithm to aggregate and evaluate these reviews and calculate a single score. This score makes an easy comparison of different mechanical keyboards possible.

Guides / FAQ

Mechanical Keyboards have a lot of advantages over casual membrane keyboards. Their switches for instance have an expected lifespan of 30 to 100 million key strokes. That’s way more than any membrane keyboard can offer. Further facts worth knowing can be found in this guides section.

Switch Types

After finally deciding to go for a mechanical keyboard, another question usually comes up very soon: Which switch type do you want to use? The switches are probably one of the most important parts of the keyboard. Two keyboards from the same model, but with different switch types,…

How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard

Every keyboard, mechanical or not, should be cleaned on a regular basis. For one thing, obviously no one wants to work with a messy keyboard. For another thing, dust and grime can affect the functionality of your keyboard. A regular cleaning therefore supports a long lifespan of your…

Advantages and Disadvantages of Mechanical Keyboards

The feel of a keyboard is strongly determined by its switch technology. Most of the keyboards use one of the following three concepts: Membrane / Rubber Dome If you don’t know which type of keyboard you have, you probably got a membrane keyboard. The keyboards you get for free when buying…

News

The most recent news about mechanical keyboards: Announcements of new keyboard models, upcoming trends, new switch types and news from the manufacturers.

Black Friday Deals 2024

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Buying Guide: Best Mechanical Keyboard 2022

The advantages of a mechanical keyboard attract more and more people. Among other things, a mechanical keyboard is robust, durable and reliable. Mechanical keyboards are particularly popular for applications that require high performance and quality, such as gaming. To offer efficient guidance on finding the best keyboard for…

N-Key Rollover explained and how to test it

When diving into mechanical keyboards, you will come across the terms key rollover and n-key rollover sooner or later. In this article, we will explain the meaning of those terms and tell you everything you need to know. Key Rollover: Definition The term key rollover denotes the number…

Mechanical Keyboard Reviews

The most recent entries in the keyboard list: Ranking based on mechanical keyboard reviews. Read the reviews and read more about the technical specifications, the used switch types and the available features and equipment.

Logitech G Pro X TKL Rapid

The Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid is a mechanical gaming keyboard released in 2024. For developing the Pro series hardware, Logitech brings in athletes from the e-sports community and incorporates their feedback into development. The highlight of the Pro X TKL Rapid: It offers magnetic analog switches and…

HyperX Alloy Rise / Rise 75

Mechanical keyboards are valued, among other things, for the fact that it is usually easy to repair or replace individual parts by yourself. However, how much you can do yourself without tools varies considerably from keyboard to keyboard. The HyperX Alloy Rise really shines in this area. Customizing…

Corsair K70 Core TKL

Corsair’s mechanical keyboards are typically positioned in the premium price segment. High-end models like the K70 Max and the K100 Air exceed the 200-dollar mark, while many other keyboards from the brand fall within the 100 to 200-dollar range. To cater to customers with a slightly tighter budget,…

Logitech G915 X Lightspeed / TKL

About five years after the market debut of the Logitech G915 Lightspeed, a successor was presented in September 2024. To be precise, there is not just one successor but several – the Logitech G915 X includes a series of three models: Wireless Logitech G915 X Lightspeed Like its…