Glorious Gateron, Linear Silent - Brown Switches

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Tactile key switches are characterised by the distinct bump you feel when pressed. Since you don’t have to press the key all the way down for it to be registered, tactile key switches are perfect for typists and those who work from home.

The design of the brown switch makes it excellent for beginners, but people who have used brown switches for a while might find them a tad dull and boring. Are Brown Switches Good For Gaming? This makes optical switches a really good option for gaming because the faster actuation can help boost your competitive level. Those extra milliseconds can make a difference in a game where you need to have a really fast reaction time. Suppose you like a silent and smooth keyboard typing experience. In that case, the switch that gives that experience is the Gateron Red switch.

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The hallmark differences of the Ink switches are the clear smoky housing, different plastic material, lower pitch sound, and smoother feel.

The Cherry MX Brown switch is considered extremely high quality. The switch has a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes, which means you can use this switch for years without worrying about it breaking down.

Red vs. Brown Switches: Specifications

Just as the name suggests, these switches have been designed to deliver ultra-fast speeds but in a small form factor. MX Low Profile Speed switches have a 45cN actuation force and 1.0mm pre-travel. Brown switches are named that way because the color of the stem is brown. The stem is the section of the switch that moves up and down on each keystroke. Best Use For Brown Switches

So, you’ve decided you want a mechanical switch with a tactile bump. Maybe you’re a student who needs to do a lot of typing, or maybe you play a lot of MOBA, MMO, or strategy games that require precise and frequent button presses. Whatever the case, you want that bump. The question now is: Blue or Brown?

Every mechanical keyboard consists of keys that utilise a switch mechanism. This is generally constructed from a spring, stem, and some type of housing. What are the different types of key switches?

Best suited for typists, MX Clear switches are tactile and have an actuation force of 65cN. These switches have a 2.0 pre-travel and don’t make any noise when pressed. Perfect for those working in an office. MX Grey: Deciding between Cherry MX Red and Cherry MX Brown is very similar to deciding between MX Red and MX Blue. If you want a light, smooth, linear switch for FPS gaming, or you just don’t like the idea of feeling a tactile bump every time you press a key, go for MX Reds. But if you type a lot or play button-mashing games, you might want that tactile bump, at which point you’ll have to decide between MX Blues and MX Browns. Blue vs Brown Switches The 45g keypress is very minimal and hence is a great thing to have. Are the Gateron Brown Switches Good?The Gateron red switches and the Gateron Brown switches can be used for intensive gaming, easily performing well there. They are durable enough to handle regular tasks and gaming. Typing Experience