blacks vs brown vs red

[chimmychunger]

Mx switches i would like it to be quiet but this is my first mechanical keyboard please help

[WoodenMarker]

Try them out first if you can. All 3 are quite quiet.

 

If you get one before trying and you don't like it:

 

you're gonna have a bad time.

[chimmychunger]

Try them out first. All 3 are quite quiet.

i have know way of tryin them out i have to order online from http://pccasegear.com/

[WoodenMarker]

i have know way of tryin them out i have to order online from http://pccasegear.com/

I use browns and they are an easy transition from rubber domes imo.

G710+ specifically.

[chimmychunger]

I use browns and they are an easy transition from rubber domes imo.

G710+ specifically.

ok what do browns feel like 

[WoodenMarker]

ok what do browns feel like 

Umm...

Quoted from Wikipedia:

"Light, tactile, non-clicky. Compared to other tactile Cherry switches, such as the Blue and Clear, the tactile point is much less pronounced. It feels mostly like a linear switch if pressed hard. It is easier to feel the tactile point if the key is pressed lightly."

 

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Brown

 

It feels like a mechanical rubber dome--except without the rubber dome ickiness?

[chimmychunger]

Umm...

Quoted from Wikipedia:

"Light, tactile, non-clicky. Compared to other tactile Cherry switches, such as the Blue and Clear, the tactile point is much less pronounced. It feels mostly like a linear switch if pressed hard. It is easier to feel the tactile point if the key is pressed lightly."

 

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_MX_Brown

 

It feels like a mechanical rubber dome--except without the rubber dome ickiness?

ok so thats what you recomend browns

[Glenwing]

ok what do browns feel like 

 

You can't really convey a feeling with words.  You really need to try them out for yourself.  What feels nice to one of us might not feel good to you.

[zip2k4]

If your point of reference is laptop keyboards, you will have a complete different feel with blacks and reds as they don't have the *thud* when you hit the keys.

 

the *thud* being because the key travels and hit the caps if it were, so basically red and blacks feels like a free plunge as you click.

 

I know that sounds silly, and when it comes right down to it - trying it out first hand will always be better, but if you really have to listen to words hope mine helps.

[unidentical]

Personally, I like black switches, they're very smooth, it's a good feeling.

 

I use a Mionix Zibal which I would NOT recommend buying as I had to RMA the first on because the backlighting failed within a few months and the replacement has failed in the exact same way.

[Vitalius]

@chimmychunger,

www.wasdkeyboards.com

Buy the $25 (with shipping) pack and try out each one.

It's worth the initial investment. Trust me. :P

[Shrubpig]

@chimmychunger,

www.wasdkeys.com

Buy the $25 (with shipping) pack and try out each one.

It's worth the initial investment. Trust me. :P

I think you mean wasdkeyboards.com

 

Anyways, here's the sampler kit http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/sampler-kit-1.html

[Vitalius]

I think you mean wasdkeyboards.com

 

Anyways, here's the sampler kit http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/sampler-kit-1.html

Yes, that. My bad. Edited post to fix.

[rashdanml]

You can't really convey a feeling with words.  You really need to try them out for yourself.  What feels nice to one of us might not feel good to you.

Can't remember who said it, but a good way to visualize the difference in sound: MX Blue has the clicking sound of a pen, while MX Browns have a more subtle sound of a mechanical pencil. Almost feels like the same force needed to actuate (although the MX keys were effortless).

[mgsstar]

I use browns and they are an easy transition from rubber domes imo.

G710+ specifically.

I got Brown switches as my first keyboard and these keys give me the tactile feel of Blues without the clicky sound and it produces sort of a dull sound rather than a sharp sound when actuated.