What is a blue switch mechanical keyboard? Comparison of mechanical and imitation mechanical keyboards

What is a blue switch mechanical keyboard? Find out the difference with other types of mechanical keyboard switches such as red switches, brown switches. HACOM is an official distributor of mechanical keyboard products.

When it comes to mechanical keyboards, the first thing that users think of is what kind of switch the mechanical keyboard uses, and what kind of switch is suitable for which user. In the following article, TipsMake will also mention the concept of What is a Blue Switch Mechanical Keyboard ? And what types of switch keyboards are there? To answer the above question, let's refer to this article!

What is a Blue Switch mechanical keyboard?

Blue Switch mechanical keyboards are mechanical keyboards manufactured by the world-famous Cherry company and are the most popular today. This is the type of keyboard that gamers around the world and in Vietnam love to use.

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The keyboard gives users a comfortable feeling. For mechanical keyboards using blue switches, when the user presses the key down, they will feel the key go through a notch and there is a clicky sound. That is the outstanding feature of Blue Switch, when typing, the sound is very clear. You also do not need to worry about the noise of the click. The keyboard makes too much noise, but on the contrary, it is somewhat fun. Therefore, Blue Switch mechanical keyboards are very popular with gamers. In addition, the pressing force of Blue Switch is quite light, so you do not need to press with too much force.

Sound test blue switch mechanical keyboard with other types of switches

Each time you press a key, each type of switch will produce a different characteristic sound. To have an objective view before buying the product, you can refer to the video below, which visually describes the sounds of the most popular types of switches today.

Characteristics of other types of switches

Currently, there are many switch manufacturers making many different switch models. Currently, in addition to Blue Switch, there are three most popular types of Switch: Red Switch, Brown Switch, Black Switch.

Black Switch

This type of switch is the earliest male Linear keyboard produced by Cherry. Black Switch is a type that has no physical feedback. Users will press the key and feel no resistance. The keyboard provides smooth typing, no sound, giving a quiet feeling. Therefore, when using Black Switch, you must use a pressing force of 60g, higher than other types of keyboards.

However, the keyboard will not be suitable for those who often need to type for a long time because it will easily cause hand fatigue. The keyboard is also not for gamers who need fast processing. It is more suitable for gamers who need high accuracy to avoid pressing the wrong key.

Red Switch

Red Switch mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard that does not create any notch or click when pressed. Red Switch is considered the quietest of the 4 keyboard lines mentioned.

Users always feel the smoothness when pressing down on this type of keyboard. The force of the Red Switch mechanical keyboard is very light, 45g. With such a force, users can type for a long time without getting tired hands. Not only that, this keyboard is also suitable for use in places that require quietness and do not make noise.

In addition, mechanical keyboards are also highly appreciated for their durable performance. From that, it can be seen that the Red Switch mechanical keyboard is suitable for gamers who require speed with good keystroke ability. In addition, the keyboard is also suitable for people who have to type regularly such as office workers and students.

Brown Switch

The Brown Switch keyboard also feels like there is a click when pressing the keys. The only difference is that there is no click sound. This keyboard will not make a loud click sound when typing quickly, but only a small click sound, so it is suitable for use in quiet places.

The pressing force of Brown Switch is very light, only 45g. With the above advantages, Brown Switch is loved by most gamers and office workers.

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From the above summary, we can see which switch is the least noisy , which type of switch is suitable for each job, different needs and preferences of gamers.

Some differences between mechanical keyboards and mechanical keyboards

	Mechanical keyboard	Mechanical keyboard
About the keyboard mechanism	The keyboard uses an elastic mechanism through a mechanical switch called a switch. When using a mechanical keyboard, the user only needs to type half of the key for the information to be transmitted to the machine, thus reducing the keyboard typing force as well as time.	The structure is similar to a mechanical keyboard but does not have a separate chip circuit. When a force is applied to the key, information will be transmitted through the rubber button to the circuit board and transmitted to the computer.
About typing time	No need to hit the bottom of the key, typing time is faster and lighter. Also applies NKRO technology allowing 104 keys at the same time.	Must hit hard to bottom out the keys, longer typing time. Allows typing up to 9-12 keys at the same time.
About keyboard durability	Average 40-50 million keystrokes, 10 times more than a fake mechanical keyboard.	Only fluctuates from 1-5 million keystrokes.
About price	Fluctuates from 200,000 VND - 300,000 VND, just a little more than a normal keyboard.	Fluctuates from 500K to several million VND
Experience	For smooth and fast typing speed and especially with blue switch keyboards for pleasant clicking sound, along with an extremely hot LED system	The speed will not be as fast as a mechanical keyboard but it will feel 60-70% similar to a mechanical keyboard.

Basically, you probably already understand the concept and characteristics to answer the question What is a Blue Switch Mechanical Keyboard ? In addition, you can learn more about other types of switches. TipsMake hopes that I can help you make the best choice for yourself when buying a mechanical keyboard . You can buy genuine, best products at reasonable prices at HACOM. For any questions, please contact hotline: 19001903 for the best advice and support.