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I don't think the comparison to digital piano keyboards is apt. The velocity sensitivity on a digital piano is of utmost importance, being able to "enter the MI

I don't think the comparison to digital piano keyboards is apt. The velocity sensitivity on a digital piano is of utmost importance, being able to "enter the MIDI velocities" accurately and consistently, often at very high speeds and correct timing and tempo is of utmost importance. And with cheap digital pianos this is borderline impossible to do well. While a for a PC keyboard, a basic membrane keyboard will do the job outside of maybe some very niche highest levels of competitive esports Mech keyboards and obsession with them are purely a luxury, hobby thing

arinlen 4y ago
> Mech keyboards and obsession with them are purely a luxury, hobby thing I agree. The fact that your typical keycap set typically sells for more than some full blown keyboards is already a clear tell. However, I'd add that some properties of your typical mechanical keyboard are indeed very convenient. For instance, easily removable key caps and hotswappable switches do bring in the nice consequence of making keyboards easy to clean, maintain, and repair.
rgoulter 4y ago
> While a for a PC keyboard, a basic membrane keyboard will do the job outside of maybe some very niche highest levels of competitive esports > > Mech keyboards and obsession with them are purely a luxury, hobby thing Some mechanical keyboards offer a symmetrical layout, and allow the thumb to use more than one key switch. Those are significant advantages for a keyboard user. (Since these are niche keyboards, they incidentally happen to have mechanical switches). Though, I think most people interested in mechanical keyboards stick to a keyboard with the same layout as the basic membrane keyboard. (Each to their own, I guess).