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It's not just you. The main benefits are around aesthetics and reliability, and sometimes comfort/feel. I'm a faster typer on chiclet keys than mechanical (af
by cjbprime 7y ago
It's not just you. The main benefits are around aesthetics and reliability, and sometimes comfort/feel. I'm a faster typer on chiclet keys than mechanical (after years of practice on both), although I'm not sure I'd agree that the chiclets are better for my hands -- presumably less key travel means more force traveling into your fingertips.
But! There are low-profile switch mechanical keyboards now, and they're very similar to your keyboard. They're still a little hard to find if you want customization (like a preferred switch type).
- spectramax 7y agoCould you please recommend if you know of any low profile mechanical keyboards? Are they made by Cherry MX guys?
- cjbprime 7y agoSure, I'm using this one, it's great: https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Extra-Thin-Switches-Rollover/dp/B0722GG88M https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboard-Extra-Thin-Switch... Mostly they use Kailh switches, not Cherry MX but you probably can't tell the difference.
- ianhowson 7y ago+1 for the Havit. It's cheap and feels great. It's noisy, though.
- clarry 7y agoKailh low profile choc switches are a thing, but their key travel isn't that short.