Which Key Switch Should You Get?

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2017
  • Which keyswitch is best for a mechanical keyboard? Well, it's tough to say, but this video is aimed to give you a better idea of the differences between them, including Cherry MX, Gateron, Kailh, etc.
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  • @SnowTigerHD
    @SnowTigerHD 7 лет назад +13085

    The best Switch is made by Nintendo.

    • @gurkajpeg
      @gurkajpeg 7 лет назад +71

      SnowTiger lol so original

    • @Satsujiin
      @Satsujiin 6 лет назад +17

      lol

    • @danhua7475
      @danhua7475 6 лет назад +17

      dab on dm hatrz

    • @minty3795
      @minty3795 6 лет назад +3

      SnowTiger lol

    • @scorebatgaming
      @scorebatgaming 5 лет назад +63

      No by energizer, they turn on my kitchen light and feels amazing, would compare the light switch with something between blues but have a sort of a gradual acceleration once you start pressing, this switch is amazing 10/10 would turn on my lights with it again

  • @miguelrochajr4625
    @miguelrochajr4625 7 лет назад +4867

    Summary:
    Cherry MX:
    - Blue: 1:45
    - Red: 2:15
    - Brown: 2:50
    - Black: 3:40
    Kailh:
    - Blue: 4:17
    - Red: 4:28
    - Brown: 4:35
    - Black: 4:45
    Gateron:
    - Blue: 5:00
    - Red: 5:06
    - Brown: 5:13
    - Black: 5:19
    - Clear: 6:30
    You're welcome.

    • @lilvirtt3577
      @lilvirtt3577 7 лет назад +9

      thx

    • @warriorsblew3-1lead52
      @warriorsblew3-1lead52 7 лет назад +16

      Miguel Rocha Jr some people will prefer razor over corsair and other companies

    • @stinky6832
      @stinky6832 6 лет назад +2

      Thanks.

    • @FishyStiks_
      @FishyStiks_ 6 лет назад +1

      thaaaaks

    • @Kn270
      @Kn270 6 лет назад +37

      Also there's 1 more kailh one
      Razer green 6:50

  • @dasmoools606
    @dasmoools606 4 года назад +1896

    3 years on.. I picked blues 3 years ago, my family disowned me, my boyfriend is now deaf and hate screws me. My dog ran away, my cats never returned. My boss fired me, he lives in a different region.
    But I still love them ;-;

  • @aaronpthompson
    @aaronpthompson 3 года назад +599

    -"Did you get the smooth af blue switches?"
    _"Yes"
    -"What did it cost?"
    _*"My hearing."*

  • @dchauvin
    @dchauvin 5 лет назад +6164

    ***very helpful video***
    I've decided to be the a-hole in my office with the loud Cherry MX Blue switches.

    • @philz_corsia
      @philz_corsia 5 лет назад +391

      No, you will just sort out the boys from men

    • @idklike3210
      @idklike3210 5 лет назад +184

      put in some liquid that makes it squeaky and you're my idol.

    • @tatsuhirosatou5513
      @tatsuhirosatou5513 5 лет назад +14

      That's what I do.

    • @juri8723
      @juri8723 5 лет назад +3

      keemstars lostson bruh

    • @elliottshlimak
      @elliottshlimak 5 лет назад +1

      Dean Chauvin same

  • @dimitrijemirkovic8971
    @dimitrijemirkovic8971 7 лет назад +8169

    If I buy keyboard with blue switches my whole familly would hate me.

    • @cartime7408
      @cartime7408 7 лет назад +381

      That 's why you get brown

    • @heythere6917
      @heythere6917 7 лет назад +860

      Dimitrije Mirkovic your family are bloods?

    • @williamlu4394
      @williamlu4394 7 лет назад +201

      Browns feel sorta bad, because they have a tactile-ish bump without the clickiness, which make them feel like soggy cardboard. Get reds or clears, they feel amazing. And tbh blues aren't that much louder than any other switch because the majority of noise from typing comes from when the key cap hits the switch housing bottoming-out/when the switch stem hits the switch housing when going back up.

    • @sterkriger2572
      @sterkriger2572 7 лет назад +51

      They are louder for the reason people think they are nice, the click. Bare they are alrealy loud typing they are very loud. Browns are basically a quieter blue with a less pronounced tactile bump.

    • @dimitrijemirkovic8971
      @dimitrijemirkovic8971 7 лет назад +83

      90% of the games I play are FPS ones. I heard cherry brown are what most professionals use. And to be honest, I don't think my brother can stand the noice of the blue switches cause his bed is 1m away from my PC... :/

  • @switzx3630
    @switzx3630 3 года назад +886

    1:50 is the cherry blue
    7:27 is the razer green
    2:58 cherry brown
    2:26 cherry red

  • @Sharkcomet
    @Sharkcomet 3 года назад +661

    I love how everyone jokes about about buying blue switches and being an asshole but deep down we all know they feel the best.

    • @Sharkcomet
      @Sharkcomet 3 года назад +22

      @Leo Corrales Yes they are pretty different. Blue is clicky and speed silver is linear. Also silvers have a shorter actuation point which means they are "more responsive" for gaming. Blue is better for typing. I would suggest that you inform yourself on the different characteristics of the switches to really understand what you're looking for.

    • @FizysVibin
      @FizysVibin 3 года назад +1

      @@Sharkcomet blue is best for gaming silvers are like red which means linear sucks cus they sound like membrane and brown is best for typing

    • @Sharkcomet
      @Sharkcomet 3 года назад +21

      @@FizysVibin you realise that most pros play on linear switches? I don't like linear either but this sounds more like your opinion than anything else. I play fps games and mobas and clicky switches are definitely not the most optimal.

    • @GMFan
      @GMFan 3 года назад +1

      They aren’t even the best feeling Clicky tf you on about

    • @Sharkcomet
      @Sharkcomet 3 года назад +10

      @Tacfishy Thanks for stroking my ego lmao. I'm no expert but it depends what you looking for. There are three most common switch which are blue, brown and red. Blue (clicky) is the most noisy but it gives you a lot of feedback, it feels more "mechanical" if it makes sense. Good for typing not the best for gaming. Red (linears) don't give you any feedback but they actuate fast and are more silent. Linear switches are used a lot by fps pro players. Brown (tactile) are kind of in the middle. They give you a little bit of feedback but not like blues, more similar to a good rubber dome keyboard (kinda). If you're not a gamer don't buy red or linear switches because they are not the best for typing. If you are worried about noise or having the most optimal gaming keyboard don't buy blues. Also if your mic picks up a lot of noise your teammates will hate you for having blue switches. They all have their pros and cons it just depends what you are looking for when you buy your first mechanical keyboard.

  • @keyboardwarriorofjustice6268
    @keyboardwarriorofjustice6268 7 лет назад +3952

    I want to see keys requiring 1kg of force each. Making them finger gainz.

    • @user-bd3fn8ee4k
      @user-bd3fn8ee4k 6 лет назад +79

      Keyboard Warrior Of Justice XD

    • @bibbytenbillion
      @bibbytenbillion 6 лет назад +69

      stronk typer

    • @alantusin4151
      @alantusin4151 6 лет назад +79

      FUCK THAT 1 TONNE

    • @Tal__Shachar
      @Tal__Shachar 5 лет назад +67

      I want one gram lol you whistle and its dgysbddjsjjahdud

    • @RobertRays
      @RobertRays 5 лет назад +3

      Keyboard Warrior Of Justice Blacks are the closest for now lol

  • @itsjado
    @itsjado 6 лет назад +2844

    Cherry MX Blue: 1:44
    Cherry MX Red: 2:17
    Cherry MX Brown: 2:51
    Cherry MX Black: 3:38
    Kailh Blue: 4:14
    Kailh Red: 4:28
    Kailh Brown: 4:35
    Kailh Black: 4:40
    Gateron Blue: 5:01
    Gateron Red: 5:06
    Gateron Brown: 5:13
    Gateron Black: 5:19
    Gateron Clear: 6:30
    Greentech Blue: 5:49
    Greentech Red: 5:51
    Greentech Brown: 5:52
    Razer Green: 7:19
    Edit: Oh, apparently someone else already did this. Glad I spent all the time :-/ This has a few of the others so I'll leave it up.

    • @davidsomeone478
      @davidsomeone478 6 лет назад +3

      717

    • @felixfelikx
      @felixfelikx 6 лет назад +26

      This was actually the first one of these I saw so thanks alot!

    • @imsrupid9814
      @imsrupid9814 5 лет назад +4

      He forgot logitech romerG (the person in the video)

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 5 лет назад +4

      6:38 tell me what's this cool keyboard called? With the writing on the side?

    • @reubenmarkgorda3518
      @reubenmarkgorda3518 5 лет назад +2

      Not all heroes wear capes.

  • @c0dename_ram24
    @c0dename_ram24 3 года назад +149

    Most people:
    "I want to get switches for gaming so i can have a better gaming experience"
    Me:
    "Haha keyboard go crunchy clicky"

    • @heyby8764
      @heyby8764 2 года назад

      Coming from. Console looking into a keyboard and people are about how it sounds. Seems funny to me. Like you said what's best for gaming

    • @thewootandonly
      @thewootandonly 2 года назад +1

      @@heyby8764 linear switches with low travel time and no tactile clicking. mx reds are a decent start here but theres also optical switches which don't have a switch so much as a sensor, and low-profile style switches which are linear, low travel time, low force required to actuate.
      mx reds are a great start, though, like i said. my friends all swear by them. but if you want a bit of clicky feeling, mx browns are also great, theyre light and not hard to click down, basically just reds with a tactile bump.

    • @heyby8764
      @heyby8764 2 года назад +1

      @@thewootandonly I got one with reds after and yes browns was my 2nd choice for the same reasons you said. Cheers have a good one

  • @jakethecowboy8463
    @jakethecowboy8463 4 года назад +1914

    I use MX Blues cause I want my trio to hear the true power of a Cash-Cup invitational champion.
    3/27/2021 holy i got 1.6k likes i just came back lol.

  • @IIFrozenFlame
    @IIFrozenFlame 7 лет назад +801

    Would've been nice if brown switches were actually purple since they seem to be a hybrid of the blue and red.

    • @OrangeBroom
      @OrangeBroom 6 лет назад +28

      FrozenFlame
      This.

    • @tydshiin5783
      @tydshiin5783 6 лет назад +23

      Why have I not thought of this

    • @TheStinkler
      @TheStinkler 6 лет назад

      zealio purples are basically browns and they're pretty good switches as well

    • @ayyyboii7103
      @ayyyboii7103 6 лет назад +5

      FrozenFlame i came back to watch this video and im here to tell you that the outemu purples do that , its a mix between the brown and red and they are actually good , i have them on my ReDragon k550 yama

    • @Roman9441
      @Roman9441 5 лет назад

      Is it good do you still using it ? ,

  • @yoxyo2604
    @yoxyo2604 4 года назад +1421

    2017: No
    2018: Nope
    2019: "Pretend this video wasn't uploaded"
    2020: Yeah why not

    • @dannypacking8140
      @dannypacking8140 4 года назад +4

      Haha clever

    • @flaxi9144
      @flaxi9144 4 года назад +3

      YOXYO same

    • @aPaidActor
      @aPaidActor 4 года назад +1

      oof im ur 222th like

    • @Daniel-zs4xh
      @Daniel-zs4xh 4 года назад +8

      i looked this up

    • @yoxyo2604
      @yoxyo2604 4 года назад

      @@Daniel-zs4xh of course there's a guy that looks up every weird video

  • @DanielDaniel-ef9wb
    @DanielDaniel-ef9wb 4 года назад +546

    The quietest keys are on a keyboard with sound turned off

    • @ryanolsen294
      @ryanolsen294 3 года назад +10

      I really wish that was a thing like for real because then u can just play in the dark lol

    • @anubhavhere6160
      @anubhavhere6160 3 года назад

      underrated comment

    • @caloy6623
      @caloy6623 3 года назад +1

      u can simply type /mute to the keyboard. it works for me tho 100%

    • @kvdertics
      @kvdertics 3 года назад +1

      @@caloy6623 dang doesn't work for my keyboard D':

    • @lucaspanto9650
      @lucaspanto9650 2 года назад +1

      Fun fact: if you drive your car over your keyboard it mutes it :)

  • @st3v3harman
    @st3v3harman 4 года назад +15

    This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @biggboy4834
    @biggboy4834 4 года назад +1054

    7:27 ewww those arrow keys

  • @wartb.58
    @wartb.58 7 лет назад +392

    When i run out of ASMR... i go here.

    • @34bully
      @34bully 5 лет назад

      you mean you come here xd

    • @rin0108_
      @rin0108_ 4 года назад

      Asmr is actually good wtf

  • @khaleetzy9801
    @khaleetzy9801 3 года назад +82

    many people hate blue switches but i like them... i really like the sound 🥺

    • @mugilana640
      @mugilana640 3 года назад

      i like the sound as well

    • @FizysVibin
      @FizysVibin 3 года назад +1

      @ATLomega naw cap 🧢 browns are best for typing blues are best for gaming and reds suck, they sound like a membrane😂

    • @clappincrayfish3101
      @clappincrayfish3101 3 года назад

      @@FizysVibin no... Not at all

    • @ooluh.3745
      @ooluh.3745 3 года назад +2

      @ATLomega i have blues for gaming, and i like it...

    • @SwizzTheKing
      @SwizzTheKing 3 года назад +1

      @ATLomega eh its good for both depending of which games u play for example linear switches are really good for rhythm games such as osu or robeats.

  • @OdessitPashka
    @OdessitPashka 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks for clicking man! Actually helps a first time buyer.

  • @randomboiyo6254
    @randomboiyo6254 6 лет назад +25

    Don't just test the key switches alone. Be sure to have a keycap as it is the thing that amplify the sound and apply the clack after the click

    • @yaboim4thematix
      @yaboim4thematix Год назад +3

      Yeah, I hated how he just stopped doing that when he reached kailh

  • @tabs1476
    @tabs1476 6 лет назад +162

    I watched this video twice, I’m still confused.

  • @calinue_ce6358
    @calinue_ce6358 4 года назад +379

    This really helped me know the difference and I was able to decide which I liked finally. Cherry-Brown for sure.

    • @denizismailkula8184
      @denizismailkula8184 4 года назад +7

      Just got my cherry-browns! They seem to be the best way to go.

    • @nick-cd5tg
      @nick-cd5tg 4 года назад +6

      @@denizismailkula8184 why

    • @willcardenas1579
      @willcardenas1579 4 года назад +4

      @@nick-cd5tg great for typing and gaming and are light to press

    • @steadier2823
      @steadier2823 4 года назад +4

      Deniz ismail Kula I’m gonna get browns but does the rgb go through the cherry Mx? Because I don’t know to get the gateron or cherry

    • @BIGTONKAA69
      @BIGTONKAA69 4 года назад +7

      Wow finally a actual comment on the video

  • @jasonk.2739
    @jasonk.2739 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. Brilliant RFP logo!

  • @OLDM4N-DE
    @OLDM4N-DE 7 лет назад +3

    Glad you're back with a new keyboard/switch sorta video. ;) However, I think, the best thing to decide is for people to find out themselves. Testing. Because as much as you can recommend a certain swtich for lets say for gaming for example, it always depends on personal preference. For example, people recommend usually Reds or Browns for gaming. I am using blue switches, and would NEVER switch to anything but blues. I dont have that problem that, supposedly is a problem for "most" people, that its A) too hard to press or B) makes too much noise. So everyone will have other preference. But of course, its still important to let people know whats out there and whats the difference. But the most important I think is that you point out, that people should always only decide after trying Switches/Keyboards out themselves. Go into a store, order some that you potentially can return if not to your liking and so on. But never really decide for a recommendation or preference of other people. Its always nice to recommend something, because certain things are to ones personal liking, but its hard to stay subjective. One always naturally tries to recommend what he/she likes most. Thats normal. ;)
    I just think its important, at the end, to always recommend people to try things out themselves and then decide, not before.
    But great video, always nice how much effort you put in your videos.

  • @jonjonjrfrmcali
    @jonjonjrfrmcali 7 лет назад +8

    I have a Corsair K70 Cherry Brown. While I love the tactile feedback I found the Clack-Clack still too noisy for my liking. This is inherent in all keyboards no matter the switch because the key bottoms out against the board and makes that loud Clack. What I did was to buy a pack of dental rubber bands at my local drugstore and attach one per key (Google mechanical key o-ring mod for details). The rubber bands act as a shock-absorber. Now my KB is a lot quieter and I couldn't be happier.

  • @metarzanusport
    @metarzanusport 3 года назад

    OMG thank you so much I haven’t found which is the best key until your video all I wanted is just a quickie keyboard or not that much money keep up the good work

  • @jamo8896
    @jamo8896 4 года назад +6

    Thanks mate! I got MX Blues for my work setup ;)

  • @andro1234567890100
    @andro1234567890100 5 лет назад +86

    Haven't used a keyboard for months now, i came when i heard him type on the first keyboard

  • @resonantevol5062
    @resonantevol5062 7 лет назад +3

    I like blue. I thought I might like brown, but I hated it and returned it. Best keyboard I ever used was an IBM keyboard on display locally at a Radio Shack in 1986 or 1987. I was there with my grandpa to buy a joystick and the feel of that keyboard was mesmerizing. I've never seen or felt anything like it since.

  • @jankslol
    @jankslol 3 года назад +115

    Blue Switches: 1:51
    Red Switches: 2:26
    Brown Switches: 2:58

  • @JukaFPS
    @JukaFPS 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this. Think I'm going to go with Gateron reds after this based on pure linear switch with no built in click. Really helped me out here.

    • @Flaxify
      @Flaxify 4 года назад

      They are smoother then Cherry reds

  • @jomac_ph
    @jomac_ph 5 лет назад +6

    thank you for this review, currently we have lots of new swtivhes like the outemus... i am currently using a rapoo v500s mech keyboards. note really sure about the differences in terms pof how it feels vs other mech keyboards. i was just using my sistems razer mech for reference, and i can notice a little bit of play onmy keyboards vcs hers. and also that the feel or travel on her keyboard is much consistent than mine has...
    great review, keep it up!

  • @KevboKev
    @KevboKev 7 лет назад +81

    I love my Cherry MX Browns. I also have Blues that I like. I just returned a Red, and I really thought I would like Reds, but I had too many mistypes. Could've been the keyboards too, which was a Corsair Strafe. Wasn't too keen on that keyboard. I like my K95 though!

    • @Draxxuzownzu
      @Draxxuzownzu 5 лет назад +10

      i got the corsair strafe with reds too and i find myself making hella typos and even costly misclicks when gaming man. I should get a keyboard with brown switches just like u

    • @jelleposthuma8786
      @jelleposthuma8786 5 лет назад +3

      @@Draxxuzownzu Red is amazing for gaming though, i came from membrane and i feel very comfortable typing on it :)

    • @gonlegos
      @gonlegos 5 лет назад +2

      i came from a Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2 (and a Cherry MX Blue keyboard before) and switched to a HyperX Alloy Elite with the red switches
      took me some time to get used to them but i think the reds are the best

    • @PixelHamster
      @PixelHamster 5 лет назад +2

      I just ordered my k95 with cherry mx browns (I really hope I like them) I've been using the logitech K800 for 4 years lol

    • @gonlegos
      @gonlegos 5 лет назад +1

      @@PixelHamster Browns are really good and versatile, so I think you'll like them.

  • @alphathealphiliate
    @alphathealphiliate 4 года назад +1

    Actually very helpful, thanks!

  • @yungpinoy3266
    @yungpinoy3266 7 лет назад +118

    Please, the people that are asking "what about romer-g, speed, silent, razer orange, etc. switches," stop asking and listen to the video. He clearly says that he's only testing the ones that are on the board, so stop complaining and saying this video is stupid.

    • @randomfrankp
      @randomfrankp  7 лет назад +42

      🙌🏻 if only
      lmao

    • @pip4349
      @pip4349 7 лет назад

      PlasmaTomato YT What about romer g Kappa

    • @stylersimon1
      @stylersimon1 7 лет назад +14

      Well, dude, then do not name a video "Which Key should I get?". At least, include the ones of the big manifacturers, like Logitech

    • @junidaydreamer
      @junidaydreamer 5 лет назад +1

      @@stylersimon1 logitech uses cherry

    • @stylersimon1
      @stylersimon1 5 лет назад

      No, they use romer-g u fucknut

  • @agie32
    @agie32 7 лет назад +682

    What switch thelegend27 use? he keep beating me

    • @quakercrackers4262
      @quakercrackers4262 7 лет назад +50

      According to all myths, thelegend27 told me personally he uses the Legend switch, is is a full metal construction.

    • @boazhoek4101
      @boazhoek4101 7 лет назад +1

      Ryan Copper same

    • @marco_evertus
      @marco_evertus 7 лет назад +77

      He uses nintendo switch

    • @marco_evertus
      @marco_evertus 7 лет назад

      Bharath Krishna NO

    • @bharathkrishna3038
      @bharathkrishna3038 7 лет назад

      Rounak Dutta plz man from one brother to another plz dude help me out

  • @stevenA44
    @stevenA44 4 года назад +1

    Nice video. I have 4 mechanical keyboards. One of them is n RK61 bluetooth keyboard that I just got yesterday evening. It doesn't have the "10 key" and the number keys doubles as the F keys. It can be used as a wired USB keyboard as well. Has a light blue backlight which is nice. I have a Redragon full sized and a Redragon without the "10 key" and finally a Reccazr full size. Out of all of them, I like the way the small Redragon sounds and then the Reccazr.

  • @inv4lid345
    @inv4lid345 4 года назад +1

    my personal best is the cherry brown. they have that nice sound to it and not to loud and not to quiet good video :)

  • @dltrevenge7282
    @dltrevenge7282 3 года назад +58

    When you thought that blues aren’t that loud.
    The next day when yr keyboard arrives presses one key and gets yelled at

    • @AmongUs-mb4qx
      @AmongUs-mb4qx 3 года назад

      lmao

    • @notsoepicvids4356
      @notsoepicvids4356 3 года назад +1

      you are scarying me i spend most of my money o a blue switches keyboard that arrives in about a week
      dont do this to me

    • @mohammadalnahdi8879
      @mohammadalnahdi8879 3 года назад

      That is my most regretted purchase and this is what exactly happened to me

    • @asminapremani7011
      @asminapremani7011 3 года назад

      @@notsoepicvids4356 he is kidding I have them

    • @notsoepicvids4356
      @notsoepicvids4356 3 года назад

      @@asminapremani7011 Ik it was a joke cuz i also got mines not bad eh

  • @jector6289
    @jector6289 3 года назад +6

    I got the red cherry mx switches and immediately fell in love, i dont really like a high noised keyboard so the red are a great thing for me. Btw nice vid

    • @ixzeze
      @ixzeze Год назад

      yeah i got the red cherry mx switches, and it’s not so loud but not so quiet👍

  • @kimber12
    @kimber12 3 года назад

    Great video! Helps a lot. Thanks!

  • @begley09
    @begley09 4 года назад +4

    Got blues in my razer black widow, love it.

  • @marksanders7988
    @marksanders7988 3 года назад +31

    3:54 Also known as "Chinesium"

  • @benmoon2688
    @benmoon2688 6 лет назад +4

    Your videos are great dude! Keep it up! Subbed!

  • @LEONATORYT
    @LEONATORYT 4 года назад +2

    This video helped me out so much

  • @contrabardus
    @contrabardus 3 года назад

    I actually use a mixture of red, black, and brown switches all with O rings on my one handed gaming keyboard.
    The one I bought was all blue keys, which I replaced immediately. I ordered new switches at the same time and replaced them before I ever plugged it in.
    It's worth noting that I'm using Redragon hardware, so it's Outemu [Gateron] switches.
    My standard full KB is all red switches with O rings, which is super nice for typing.
    My one handed half keyboard for gaming is another matter, as it is actually nice to have different pressure keys for different things.
    My thumb rests on my spacebar and my pinky on the shift key, so red switches are too sensitive for those and I use black.
    I also like brown on the A+D keys, as red is also a bit sensitive for those keys as I often end up drifting to one side or the other when I don't intend to because of how I hold my hand with red keys. I like the extra "bump" brown has for feedback when I use them, and they are just as quiet as the other keys.
    All of the other keys I prefer red.
    I do have blue keys on my numbers row, but that's because I never use them due to having a gaming mouse with a 1-12 number pad on the side so I didn't bother with replacing them because I never use them when gaming anyway.

  • @jaceofspades.
    @jaceofspades. 3 года назад +161

    "The brown is a great in between spot."

    • @syro1664
      @syro1664 3 года назад +2

      Lolllll

    • @mariahlynn7715
      @mariahlynn7715 3 года назад +12

      "id say the brown switches are a solid in between" IM DEAD

    • @syro1664
      @syro1664 3 года назад +11

      Deborn
      This joke has nothing to do with the switches lol
      Just answer this question: what is the brown thing that comes from between two round things?

    • @debornmc
      @debornmc 3 года назад +2

      @@syro1664 ah right hehe I get it

    • @syro1664
      @syro1664 3 года назад

      Deborn
      Hehehe ;)

  • @miketimmons98
    @miketimmons98 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for making this!

  • @swayaquaz4230
    @swayaquaz4230 2 года назад

    thanks man this helped so much

  • @shadows5890
    @shadows5890 4 года назад +6

    My favorite switchea are:
    Cherry MX red
    Silver kailh speed
    Brown switches

  • @UgniusHot
    @UgniusHot 4 года назад +32

    Summary:
    Cherry MX:
    - Blue: 1:45
    - Red: 2:15
    - Brown: 2:50
    - Black: 3:40
    Kailh:
    - Blue: 4:17
    - Red: 4:28
    - Brown: 4:35
    - Black: 4:45
    Gateron:
    - Blue: 5:00
    - Red: 5:06
    - Brown: 5:13
    - Black: 5:19
    - Clear: 6:30

    • @fr3etrial314
      @fr3etrial314 3 года назад +2

      You just copied and pasted the vomment

    • @FizysVibin
      @FizysVibin 3 года назад +1

      He forgot outemnu

    • @UgniusHot
      @UgniusHot 3 года назад

      I don't remember if I did, but I just want to help people, more comments like this, more chances people will find it and save their time. 😎

    • @GlacidRumble
      @GlacidRumble 3 года назад

      @@UgniusHot is cherry mx black good? For ducky one 2 mecha?

  • @thalitagoncalves6329
    @thalitagoncalves6329 3 года назад +424

    Hi! How are you? I'm watching this video in 2020 and I have a question for you: what do you think about Otemu switches? ^^

    • @lich5297
      @lich5297 3 года назад +42

      Cherry, gateron, kailh is better than outemu. It's basically less quality and less price

    • @thalitagoncalves6329
      @thalitagoncalves6329 3 года назад +7

      @@lich5297 Thank you!!!

    • @andreinoue7583
      @andreinoue7583 3 года назад +35

      outemu have a bad perception with the general public, but that’s mainly due because they come in cheap keyboards. Outemu blues are actually better than cherry blues. To be fair, cherry switches in general are not the best, there are certainly better contenders for linears, tactiles and clickies

    • @orelazic6018
      @orelazic6018 3 года назад +6

      @@andreinoue7583 yoo i got otemu blues with my 40€ keyboard

    • @jovhan-waynecalamaan4981
      @jovhan-waynecalamaan4981 3 года назад +2

      @@lich5297 kalh is worse

  • @radar455
    @radar455 4 года назад

    Super helpful! Time to get a Ducky with cherry browns.

  • @joefrog1996
    @joefrog1996 5 лет назад

    I would like to have cherry blues, but they would be too loud for the office.
    I do love my browns though. They are just like the reds but with a slight tactical bump. It helps if you like to type without pressing all the way down.

  • @treelonmusk5723
    @treelonmusk5723 7 лет назад +537

    make a video with all those but without talking ... so satisfying xD

    • @frank-fk4hg
      @frank-fk4hg 7 лет назад +16

      Some Random Guy 666 whatareudoing asmr

    • @mat.quantum2671
      @mat.quantum2671 6 лет назад +2

      Yeah, and type out what you want to say

    • @CleverMetaphor
      @CleverMetaphor 6 лет назад +6

      people are weird af

    • @Aglets97
      @Aglets97 6 лет назад +4

      Asmr you pleb

    • @xelabetascrub
      @xelabetascrub 6 лет назад

      Some Random Guy 666 whatareudoing yeah, you right

  • @seantwam7693
    @seantwam7693 3 года назад +5

    I know he said that cherry reds are quiet but do they still sound satisfying when you get them

  • @dcobbism
    @dcobbism 3 года назад +1

    Good video, however the interesting thing which I think the video confirms is THEY ARE ALL CLICKY and loud. The blue may be slightly louder as it has a double click, but any / all of them are clicky and loud compared to a membrane keyboard. If you sit next to someone who has any color mechanical switch keyboard it's going to sound noisy. This whole blue is clicky and loud and red is silent is simply not true.
    My advice, go into a Best Buy and try out as many display models as you can before purchasing one, pull their keys off if you're not sure which is which. They are all audible because in the end you have plastic key hitting plastic, or metal, so there is no such thing as silent, blue is only slightly more loud in my opinion. Interestingly I went in thinking I would like the red, but actually kind of like the feel of the blue, and the brown just felt sluggish to me, so everyone is different, definitely go in and try them for yourself before buying, just don't forget your mask ;)

  • @slykhajiit2
    @slykhajiit2 3 года назад +6

    10:53 I was just about to buy a new building. Thanks for the info!

  • @rekt_sniper1240
    @rekt_sniper1240 5 лет назад +18

    tbh i really like the cherry blue-

  • @eVoLewis
    @eVoLewis 5 лет назад +6

    i have used all these switches (cherry xm that is) and blacks are the best every other switch feels slower at least gaming wise. id take black every time and in fact am on my second 6Gv2 and even had to solder cherrys from my first one into it to keep it going.

    • @BOOMERS._
      @BOOMERS._ 5 лет назад

      I have cherry mx speed

    • @idklike3210
      @idklike3210 5 лет назад +1

      That’s weird because blacks should be slower. Maybe you got scammed but idk.

  • @aaronmoore5903
    @aaronmoore5903 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this. New to pc.

  • @jomayramelendez8250
    @jomayramelendez8250 Год назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN THIS MAKES ALLOT MORE SENCS

  • @SmileyJuice7
    @SmileyJuice7 6 лет назад +5

    I got reds, but I slightly regret my decision on not getting browns.

  • @LuckyLion1378
    @LuckyLion1378 4 года назад +280

    8:05 for ASMR. :)

    • @poornimaseshadri8569
      @poornimaseshadri8569 4 года назад +2

      Thanksssssss

    • @RandomPerson69_420
      @RandomPerson69_420 4 года назад +4

      Thanksssssssssssssss

    • @Junobright
      @Junobright 3 года назад +1

      thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    • @ryandavey7936
      @ryandavey7936 3 года назад +2

      Thankssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    • @shahh2419
      @shahh2419 3 года назад +1

      Thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

  • @titanhollowsesh
    @titanhollowsesh 3 года назад +2

    damn frank this is gonna be the one time in my life that im going to say this ... your video was so well put together , the music and how nice the edits where and the smooth voice

  • @fazelilmuz889
    @fazelilmuz889 4 года назад

    thank you so much this helped me so much amazing video

  • @bigboitoasty6065
    @bigboitoasty6065 3 года назад +35

    I don't mind getting blue switches because my dad has a blue switch mechanical keyboard and I want to annoy my family to so Les go

    • @KairuYunisu
      @KairuYunisu 3 года назад +1

      aye dude it's been 2 month's, did they kick you out yet?

    • @jxcobszn4647
      @jxcobszn4647 3 года назад

      What ones shall I get I want to be loud

    • @axgelz1691
      @axgelz1691 3 года назад

      @@jxcobszn4647 blues

  • @missgradenkoMC
    @missgradenkoMC 7 лет назад +3

    If you want a very smooth linear switch, go with Green or Yellow Alps.
    If you want a tactile switch, go with Orange or Salmon Alps.
    If you want a clicky switch, go with Membrane Buckling Springs, Capacitive Buckling Springs, White Alps, or Blue Alps.
    These switches are heavier than Cherry MX , but in feel and sound, they destroy Cherry MX.

  • @teadyesky2423
    @teadyesky2423 4 года назад

    Red or browns for sure, I used to love blues so much and it was the only switch id ever buy, now ive got reds and a for sure prefer them

  • @filmonsterinc.8611
    @filmonsterinc.8611 4 года назад

    Thanks for the nice informations sir 😊😊😊 Now I knew that Cherry MX RED is the best for me linear and quiet

  • @zakazakaboy344
    @zakazakaboy344 6 лет назад +53

    1:55 my doctor's keyboard 😂

    • @cryptic8048
      @cryptic8048 4 года назад +4

      All Might why does your doctor have a gaming keyboard for his work computer

    • @izpcshop7326
      @izpcshop7326 4 года назад +3

      It's mechanical, which is better to type on when you have to type a lot (like a doctor)

  • @Pissington
    @Pissington 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you you helped me alot because you helped me find which switch i would like mosy Btw it is the Cherry MX Blue if anyone even cares

  • @hallowed845
    @hallowed845 5 лет назад

    Thank you this was very helpful

    • @lilyurix3
      @lilyurix3 4 года назад

      nice profile pic G

  • @Victoria-fs9jo
    @Victoria-fs9jo 3 года назад

    Just got my first mech and I had ordered it with browns but it came with blues. Ppl at work are gonna hate me but oh well, I actually don't hate it as much as I thought i would and I'm actually really enjoying the clickyness

  • @ThermalBruh
    @ThermalBruh 7 лет назад +26

    If you cut out the parts of you talking, this would be an asmr video.

  • @Holzider
    @Holzider 7 лет назад +132

    imo gateron blow cherry out of the water, but it is a preference thing.

    • @randomfrankp
      @randomfrankp  7 лет назад +40

      Gateron definitely has the smoothest feel I'd say, Gateron Clears are bae

    • @titoino9065
      @titoino9065 7 лет назад +4

      randomfrankp but I don't understand, can you just take off the keycap and change the type of switch? Im curious but too scared to try it on my first ever mechanical keyboard (Strafe RgB Silent)... I might also be too lazy to look it up... Hopefully you'll respond.

    • @Chryosify
      @Chryosify 7 лет назад +2

      [BSG]Titoino You need to desolder the switch to change it.

    • @tunglamduong3000
      @tunglamduong3000 7 лет назад +1

      Agreed. My Red Gateron board feels amazing, but longevity is still questionable tbh. If they can last as long as Cherry, Gateron can easily replace Cherry in the near future.

    • @MonsterEnergyPlays12
      @MonsterEnergyPlays12 7 лет назад +1

      Chryosify is

  • @Dimwitland
    @Dimwitland 5 лет назад

    Hey still looking at some of these older videos, a year later. Just letting you know it was helpful, and great to watch. (Typing this with a Red Dragon, so you know what that means!) :) Thumbs up, Subscribed. Like 'I did shid' said, yeah, I just watched you press buttons for over ten minutes LOL

  • @teletubbiemidget369
    @teletubbiemidget369 5 лет назад

    I like browns the most, I know people don't like the "bump" thing but I actually think it feels nice. Plus they are pretty quiet.

  • @kracomimusic
    @kracomimusic 6 лет назад +234

    Me personally I love the brown and blue switches

    • @charlesreed8420
      @charlesreed8420 5 лет назад +2

      Same same same

    • @illanag
      @illanag 4 года назад +11

      Brown is better though

    • @ysnowyyy-1176
      @ysnowyyy-1176 4 года назад +11

      Bisfgjwrhtu ppl have opinions

    • @filmonsterinc.8611
      @filmonsterinc.8611 4 года назад +1

      What's bad in red? I am going to purchase a mechanical keyboard for the first time so I am confused

    • @ysnowyyy-1176
      @ysnowyyy-1176 4 года назад

      Filmonster Inc. i suggest red or blue

  • @fransandersson4717
    @fransandersson4717 7 лет назад +6

    I like The Cherry mx blacks

  • @literalcatpee9390
    @literalcatpee9390 5 лет назад +1

    I just went with the razer’s mecha memebrane stuff. I like that cause it’s not too clicky or too mushy.

  • @Mobliz
    @Mobliz 3 года назад

    With razor blackwidow I always had the problem of frequent double-keystrokes when typing. Cherry Browns are perfect though!

  • @kriskiireonsitakschill1732
    @kriskiireonsitakschill1732 5 лет назад +6

    Cherry mx browns are my choice

  • @akcristianv9152
    @akcristianv9152 5 лет назад +37

    Though my whole house could hear my blue switches I still love it

    • @actyy885
      @actyy885 4 года назад +5

      Hahaha My dad have Blues and I hear them when i sleep xD

  • @presleydunn7674
    @presleydunn7674 3 года назад +1

    This camera quality is crazy good

  • @jafiro3464
    @jafiro3464 5 лет назад +1

    I need a custom switch D;
    Just something that is super clicky and loud, yet with a light actuation force. I want the browns, but they are too quiet

  • @hummuscs2935
    @hummuscs2935 4 года назад +8

    Timestamps for Cherry and Gateron:
    CMB 1:45
    CMR 2:25
    CMBR 2:50
    CMBL 3:40
    GB 5:00
    GR 5:10
    GBR 5:12

  • @noobcloudv2102
    @noobcloudv2102 4 года назад +3

    *I would like to switchs my replacement keyboards to Mechanical in my laptop.*

  • @jjschoeck3594
    @jjschoeck3594 5 лет назад

    thx so much for this helped sooooo much

  • @masterblaster5296
    @masterblaster5296 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing us the differences! I just bought a mechanical keyboard (my first one) it is a logitech k835 and according to google they use TTC tactile blue switches. I came here to ask you if those are good, and if it is possible to customize the keycaps, since i would like to change some of the keys to a different color. Do you know if that is possible and where can i buy replacement caps? also can some switches be replaced?

    • @huunhanle3809
      @huunhanle3809 2 года назад

      TTC switch used to be a bad switch brand like Outemu but over time they have improved and upgraded their products a lot nowadays. Eg. TTC Bluish White, TTC Ace, TTC Gold Pink/ Gold Blue .
      As long as the switch's stem use the Cherry style stem ( the cross shape ) you can slap on it any keycaps set you can find on the market as long as the keycaps stem is also use Cherry style stem too. For replacement keycaps, I suggest Akko keycaps set - not only they are colorful but also fairly cheap too.

  • @SISKCERTWaJaVlogs
    @SISKCERTWaJaVlogs 3 года назад +6

    If they do the ap tests online again then i cant wait to use the mechanical keybard to type my essay and i might type it faster

  • @numberunorunner
    @numberunorunner 6 лет назад +3

    I use cherry MX speed and it’s been my fav so far!!!

    • @kiayzzr6255
      @kiayzzr6255 4 года назад

      Drey Guillermo how are they doing still? I ordered a ducky one 2 mini with them.

  • @burgerlord1297
    @burgerlord1297 3 года назад

    Great Video

  • @guybrush3000
    @guybrush3000 2 года назад

    Kaihl Box White 4 life. Nice bit of click, but not too much. Sounds smooth. Feels smooth.

  • @rotten_milky
    @rotten_milky 4 года назад +13

    i think i just had an eargasm listening to the keyboards

  • @luggas5095
    @luggas5095 7 лет назад +37

    Where can i buy this switch tester?

    • @flurinxd7562
      @flurinxd7562 7 лет назад +1

      TehLuk description

    • @omem6054
      @omem6054 7 лет назад +3

      TehLuk you have to buy every switch separately

    • @Sillylemon
      @Sillylemon 7 лет назад

      ikr

    • @1Rickyb1
      @1Rickyb1 7 лет назад

      TehLuk “n
      Csgo
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    • @sofiarodfer
      @sofiarodfer 6 лет назад

      You can buy it from amazon, but if you’re not from north america (like me) you can get them from alexpress

  • @jasonfoster8205
    @jasonfoster8205 4 года назад

    Nice Video! Thx!

  • @mihalis1010
    @mihalis1010 4 года назад +2

    I have had MX blues, I have reds that I game on at home, and blacks that I type on at work, and razer greens that I bought because I wanted to see what they were like.
    My favorites are browns, just can't find them in a keyboard that I like. Reds are nice for gaming, not really satisfying for anything else. Blues were ok for gaming, more so for typing. Blacks are ok for typing and gaming, especially if you can't have blues, and can't find browns. Greens were just too heavy for my liking. Couldn't jiggle peak in CS, and lost 10 wpm while typing. They're also exceptionally loud if you don't have a desk mat or something like that.

  • @cy099
    @cy099 5 лет назад +26

    Cherry MX red underrated
    "Popular" not anymore lmao

    • @cranberryjuice3469
      @cranberryjuice3469 3 года назад

      I wish budget keyboard makers would just use reds. Not everyone likes blues you know

    • @GMFan
      @GMFan 3 года назад

      @@cranberryjuice3469 just don’t get stock keyboards