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If you have other people around, you'll almost definitely want a "silent" switch. I've been using cherry blue (loud clicky) switches for a decade and then when
by bonestamp2 5y ago
If you have other people around, you'll almost definitely want a "silent" switch. I've been using cherry blue (loud clicky) switches for a decade and then when my family joined me at home for covid they all complained. I changed to a silent switch and it's been great.
I would recommend the "CODE" keyboard. They make almost every variation you would need (including "silent red" version):
https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/products/mechanical-keyboards/backlit-keyboards.html https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/products/mechanical-keyboards/...
It's essentially a WASD brand keyboard with a nicer font on the keycaps and some different switch options.
Pay close attention the key layout you want... especially the enter key. You might be mad if you buy the layout you're not used to.
- germinalphrase 5y agoSilent is very desirable. Is this defined by the switch type - or is it an additional (foam?) modification? Edit: I see that it is an o-ring modification.
- bonestamp2 5y agoA silent switch is the biggest factor in my experience. You can add o-rings to other switches to help reduce the sound of "bottoming out" (when the bottom of the keycap touches the mounting plate or PCB depending on how the keyboard is constructed). But, I don't like the o-ring method because it's not as quiet and it also impacts the key travel, which doesn't always feel nice. Also, the o-ring only helps with the bottoming out sound, and some switches have an actuation point click that also makes sound and the o-ring doesn't change that. Additional foam, gaskets, etc can help with noise but it's pretty minimal compared to the switch itself.
- DennisP 5y agoAlso the Cherry Blues purposely add a click. The Browns and Reds are quieter, even without the o-ring.