Cherry MX Alternatives: A Guide to the Best Cherry Clones
  • Aug 12
  • Keycaps 101

Cherry MX Alternatives: A Guide to the Best Cherry Clones

Posted by: carson-rutz

Cherry MX switches offer a beloved typing experience in mechanical keyboards, but they come with certain challenges. Availability of specific types can be limited, and quality consistency can vary. This has led to the emergence of "Cherry clones" and "Cherry fakes" from other manufacturers, attempting to replicate the feel and appearance of Cherry MX switches. […]

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A Comprehensive Overview of Kailh Switches
  • Aug 10
  • Keycaps 101

A Comprehensive Overview of Kailh Switches

Posted by: carson-rutz

Tell us which switch brand has a crazy collection of many many switches? Kailh switches?  If Kailh is what we hear you say, then - ‘bing bong’ you’re right. Well, not a lot of brands, including our ‘great grandfather’ Cherry MX, can have that many lineups under their names. Right now, we count that they […]

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What are pudding keycaps and should you buy them?
  • Aug 08
  • Keycaps 101

What are pudding keycaps and should you buy them?

Posted by: amy-golden

Keycaps are an excellent way to not only decorate one's workstation gaming setup but also to express one's personality. However, choosing the ideal keycaps can be a head-scratcher. You will need to consider some factors such as pricing, quality, durability, and compatibility with the switch. If you like RGB backlighting, people may recommend pudding keycaps […]

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What are GMK keycaps and why are they so expensive?
  • Aug 06
  • Keycaps 101

What are GMK keycaps and why are they so expensive?

Posted by: carson-rutz

Have you just entered the world of keyboards and wondered "What are GMK keycaps?". In the world of mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, GMK keycaps are a premium and highly desired product.  For fans of mechanical keyboards who value both aesthetics and functionality, GMK keycaps are a premium option. What are GMK keycaps? GMK keycaps are a […]

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Latest guide to mechanical switches: Cherry MX vs Gateron vs Kailh vs Outemu vs Razer switches
  • Aug 02
  • Keycaps 101

Latest guide to mechanical switches: Cherry MX vs Gateron vs Kailh vs Outemu vs Razer switches

Posted by: carson-rutz

Mechanical keyboard switches are the crown jewel of any typist or gamer's keyboard. A laptop's flimsy rubber dome membrane just doesn't cut it when it comes to the feel of mechanical switches. To the average computer user, mechanical keyboard switches are structures that register keystrokes when you press the keycaps on a mechanical keyboard. Unlike […]

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What are Optical Switches and are they worth trying?
  • Jul 23
  • Keycaps 101

What are Optical Switches and are they worth trying?

Posted by: carson-rutz

Optical switches have appeared and become a shooting star for gaming keyboards. The new technology is expected to solve any problems within the old mechanical switches, which have reached their peak so there is no more room for development. The thing is, the switches are not that new but not many people aware of them. […]

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Gateron Yellow Switches Review: Is it the Best Budget Linear Switch?
  • Jul 19
  • Keycaps 101

Gateron Yellow Switches Review: Is it the Best Budget Linear Switch?

Posted by: carson-rutz

A nice selection of keyboard switches from Gateron is less expensive than Cherry MX. Among Gateron switches, Red switches seem to be more common for keyboard enthusiasts. However, may you know that Gateron Yellow switches are steadily boosted their name in the keyboard switches playground. With the increasing popularity, a question is raised if Gateron […]

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Outemu Orange Switches: Are They Good?
  • Jul 17
  • Keycaps 101

Outemu Orange Switches: Are They Good?

Posted by: amy-golden

Outemu Orange switches have been around the switch market for a long time but there is not much discussion about them. As they have been introduced as an upgrade version of Outemu Brown switches, you may wonder how good those new Outemu Orange switches are, especially if you are fond of those famous Brown switches.  […]

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Outemu vs Cherry MX switches: Which One Should You Choose?
  • Jul 13
  • Keycaps 101

Outemu vs Cherry MX switches: Which One Should You Choose?

Posted by: carson-rutz

Stuck between Outemu vs Cherry MX switches? While Cherry MX boasts a long-standing reputation and premium price, Outemu is gaining ground with its affordable yet quality offerings. In this post, we'll delve deep into the intricate differences, pros, and cons of these renowned switch brands, guiding you toward an informed decision for your ultimate typing […]

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Cherry MX Red vs Blue Switches: Choose The Right One For You
  • Jul 09
  • Keycaps 101

Cherry MX Red vs Blue Switches: Choose The Right One For You

Posted by: carson-rutz

Anyone who loves custom mechanical keyboards must have heard of the legend Cherry MX Red vs Blue switches. We assume that by reading this article, you are confused to choose between them. In this post, you will distinguish between the two signature switches of Cherry MX, and after that, be able to make the right […]

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