Which Mechanical Switch should I choose for a new keyboard?

[Tera Byte]

Hi I am looking at buying the Logitech G610 and needed some advice on which key switch (Cherry MX Red or Cherry MX Brown) to get it in. Any advice would help, Thanks.

-Tony 

Brown Switch:  https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-x/dp/B01CDYB8F6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542767001&sr=1-2&keywords=logitech+g610

Red Switch:  https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-x/dp/B01CDYB8F6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542767001&sr=1-2&keywords=logitech+g610

[dizmo]

You can't really ask that and get a decent answer. You need to try them out yourself. I suggest ordering a switch testing kit.

 

I researched which switch type would be best for me for many, many hours. I watched videos. Made posts. I decided that I'd like Blues most, then Browns, and that I would hate Reds. What ended up happening? I can't stand Blues. I hate them with a passion. Used the keyboard for 15 minutes and sold it the next day. Browns feel like mushy garbage to me. I actually like Reds the most, aside from perhaps Blacks which are hard to find. I'm now looking at buying a keyboard with low profile keys and Silver switches.

 

Nothing anyone will tell you is of any use. You have to try them out yourself.

[Jurrunio]

Your fingers know best. The best way to know which key switch type to buy is always to type on one.

 

I myself prefer Blues because I like that tactile bump and noises (so reassuring to know that click activates :D). I hate Reds and straight (non-tactile) switches as a whole because I can't stop myself from pressing them extra hard to make sure I trigger all of my typing, which is tiring. I don't mind using Browns, they just aren't as attractive as Blues to me.

[Tera Byte]

47 minutes ago, dizmo said:

You can't really ask that and get a decent answer. You need to try them out yourself. I suggest ordering a switch testing kit.

 

I researched which switch type would be best for me for many, many hours. I watched videos. Made posts. I decided that I'd like Blues most, then Browns, and that I would hate Reds. What ended up happening? I can't stand Blues. I hate them with a passion. Used the keyboard for 15 minutes and sold it the next day. Browns feel like mushy garbage to me. I actually like Reds the most, aside from perhaps Blacks which are hard to find. I'm now looking at buying a keyboard with low profile keys and Silver switches.

 

Nothing anyone will tell you is of any use. You have to try them out yourself.

I see... I am coming from a membrane keyboard and want something that is a good in between of a good gaming and typing I mostly type but I game mostly Overwatch in my free time. Any thoughts? Sorry i'm just trying to get an idea...

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

55 minutes ago, dizmo said:

You need to try them out yourself. I suggest ordering a switch testing kit.

I'm sure you can try it out in display shops.

and if you just want to try Mechanical Switch, better buy some ultra cheap one for like $18

 

[dizmo]

40 minutes ago, Tera Byte said:

I see... I am coming from a membrane keyboard and want something that is a good in between of a good gaming and typing I mostly type but I game mostly Overwatch in my free time. Any thoughts? Sorry i'm just trying to get an idea...

It's completely different from person to person. As I said, you have to try it yourself.

32 minutes ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

I'm sure you can try it out in display shops.

and if you just want to try Mechanical Switch, better buy some ultra cheap one for like $18

 

Very true. The switch tester is also just great to have around as a distraction to fiddle with.

[geo3]

Definitely need to try for yourself. https://www.amazon.com/WASD-6-Key-Cherry-Switch-Tester/dp/B00AZQKCD4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542837586&sr=8-5&keywords=switch+tester

 

Or if you want to branch out and try something other than Cherry https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/switch-testers you can customize the tester with hundreds of different switch options.

[Kalm_Traveler]

like everyone said, you really need to try them out in person to decide 'which one is best' for you. 

I prefer tactile clicky so most of my keyboards use Cherry MX blue switches (I have 1 with browns that is acceptable but I always end up missing the click from blues if I use that one).

 

Moreover, there are a few other types - like Logitech Romer G switches which have a unique feel if you compare them side by side with a cherry-style switch. 

A few months ago I picked up a Razer Huntsman Elite to try out the "opto-mechanical" switch (laser actuated, but has mechanical parts like a Cherry MX blue, lower actuation force required however) and this is my new favorite keyboard to type on.