is mechanical keyboard better than membrane?

[StanicEnemy]

ive been using a gaming keyboard that is called A4-Tech X7 G800V for 7 years and sometimes i feel like i have to push the buttons harder to get response back from game,im a hardcore PvP player, im mostly playing r6s and the buttons feels so stiff, im thinking of getting a mechanical keyboard for myself but the real question is does it worth?

[flibberdipper]

Up to personal preference really. Some people prefer mech, some people prefer membrane, and some people don't care. I'd just suggest setting a budget aside for a keyboard and seeing what you want, and if you have any brick and mortar stores around you with demo units, going in and trying those out.

[jiyeon]

It's personal preference. Go into a store and try the mechanical keyboards on display, and make a decision on whether you think mechanical keyboards are better.

 

Mechanical keyboards are much more responsive than membrane due to having a switch to be activated as oppose to membrane which has a linear rubber dome that is often squishy to press.

[WoodenMarker]

Mechanical keyboards tend to be built better and longer lasting but it's up to you what feels better. 

There are plenty of different switches that range from being easier or harder to press. I'd recommend visiting a store or friend to try some out and see what works for you. 

[Raudi_]

1 minute ago, StanicEnemy said:

ive been using a gaming keyboard that is called A4-Tech X7 G800V for 7 years and sometimes i feel like i have to push the buttons harder to get response back from game,im a hardcore PvP player, im mostly playing r6s and the buttons feels so stiff, im thinking of getting a mechanical keyboard for myself but the real question is does it worth?

IMO it can be worth it massively. While they do need to cleaned like any keyboard. the switches will pretty much last for around 5+ years with ease. I've got some keyboards that are mech that are going on over 9 years. With proper cleaning and care of it they can really last.

Switches for mechs are a personal preference as a lot of people will tend to go with Cherry MX Red for a first switch type and will tend to feel either they are to light or just right.

[Jurrunio]

if you like it, it's worth it. Better try with your own fingers.

[Hiya!]

From durability stand point..mech keyboard do last longer than membrane in general.

 

However there are wide variety of them with their own unique characteristic and it could be overwhelming for a newbie.

 

 

[AndreiArgeanu]

Like everyone else said it depends on your preference. I like membrane when I am on the move as they are very quiet, comfortable and easy to type on while keeping a low profile. Mechanical keyboards are quite larger and I'd recommend them for gaming mostly for writing I don't know much. Obviously like most people do, I recommend you go in a store and try them for yourself to see which one you like best. 

[seon123]

Using a sensing membrane does not affect the key feel, durability or noise, and it is not synonymous with rubber dome. It is simply a membrane that's used to sense whether a key is pressed. E.g. some versions of the IBM Model M use a sensing membrane, making it a membrane keyboard. Meanwhile, Topre switches do have a rubber dome, but they don't use a sensing membrane. 

The downside of using a membrane is the max 2 key rollover, depending on which keys you press. With other sensing methods, you can have NKRO. 

Whether or not something is worth it is subjective. 

[b emoji]

The definition of what is "Mechanical Keyboard" is really quite broad. 

 

However, there are a few traits of "Mechanical" keyboards that most people agree on that are superior to ones that use membrane sensing sheets. 

1- Higher key roll over, most membranes only support up to 2 native keyroll over while plenty of mechanical boards have nkro.

2 - The ability to activate a switch before bottoming out, many people believe that this is a more ergonomic way of typing as your fingers aren't being abruptly stopped, this is sometimes possible on membrane boards as well, especially with ones that use discrete switches.  

 

A membrane board, uses a membrane sensing sheet, although most membrane boards use dome sheets.

MEMBRANE DOES NOT MEAN IT'S A RUBBER DOME AND RUBBER DOMES DO NOT ALWAYS USE A MEMBRANE.

For example, Cherry MY uses discrete switches on top of a membrane sheet, and Model Ms use a switch grid of buckling springs on top of a membrane sheet. Those are examples of non rubber dome membranes. An example of a non membrane rubber dome would be topre.  

 

Also, what defines better?
Quieter? Longer Lasting? Cheaper? Keyfeel?

 

 

[StanicEnemy]

Thank you guys for enlightening me about it, i guess ill visit my friend to test his corsair mechanic keyboard k70 lux red since there is no store in my city.