Mechanical Keyboard for coding and typing

[csgeek]

I am looking for a mechanical keyboard for programming and general typing applications. I am confused as to which switch to choose from between Cherry MX Brown or Blue? Would like to get recommendations for keyboards employing either of the switches and be good value for money.

[Slottr]

Test them yourself, its a fairly personal choice. I like reds and browns but you might like blues. 

 

If you go with browns, I've been using a G610 for about 2 years now and still really like it.

[r2724r16]

4 minutes ago, csgeek said:

Cherry MX Brown or Blue?

Blues are lowder and have a bit more tactile feedback. Browns are more quiet and have a bit less tactile feedback. Since you're programming (and therefore spending long periods of time typing), I suggest you go with Cherry MX Browns since they're a bit more quiet.

5 minutes ago, csgeek said:

Would like to get recommendations for keyboards employing either of the switches and be good value for money.

Check out the Logitech G610 (w/ Cherry MX Browns) and G710+. The G710+ comes with 6 reprogrammable macro switches, which may be useful for programming.

[Kalm_Traveler]

You need to type on keyboards with various switch types to figure out which qualities you prefer.

 

I like tactile clicky feeling switches, but I first bought a keyboard with Cherry MX browns thinking it would be a good compromise. It's ok to type on, but's been in the closet ever since I jumped on the loud tactile clicky train.

 

Most recently, I picked up a Razer Huntsman Elite to try out their goofy laser switches and it has become my new favorite in overall feel. They are loud and clicky-clacky like Cherry MX blues but have lower actuation force required and shorter actuation and reset points so they're easier to type on and actuate/reset nearer to the top of the key press travel.

 

As you will see from searching, most people generally end up wanting tactile clicky switches for typing, and linear smooth switches for gaming - but in my case I just go tactile/clicky for everything out of personal preference. I tried some Cherry MX red keyboards at Best Buy and just not into how they feel.

[pas008]

Please don't limit yourself to cherry mx switches

And most people that are into those things go 60% or tkl

And there are many custom boards out there