Whether it’s gaming or office coding, mechanical keyboards are very useful tools. We believe many players have also been introduced to different brands and axes of mechanical keyboards, but they have no idea which one is more suitable for them. In fact, choosing a keyboard that suits them is not difficult. Considering the scene and feel, you can choose the answer.
Why are mechanical keyboards so popular? The core of it lies in the internal mechanical shaft body, which not only provides a better rebound feel but also has an ultra-long lifespan. Most shafts have a lifespan of up to 50 million times, which is not a problem after 10 years of use. Moreover, the mechanical keyboard has strong playability, allowing players to DIY different shaft areas and lighting effects, showcasing their personality. Of course, mechanical keyboards also have drawbacks. Firstly, they are expensive. A mechanical keyboard can easily start at $14, and there are a variety of high-end products priced at over a hundred dollars, so there is no need to worry about budget expenses. Additionally, the maintenance of mechanical keyboards is more complex, and in daily use, more attention should be paid to areas where dust and debris can easily enter the keyboard and affect its performance.
At the core of a mechanical keyboard, the axis represents different parameters, specifically at the user’s sensory level, which is commonly referred to as “hand feel”. Although there are many different manufacturers of mechanical keyboard shafts, the performance of the same shaft is roughly the same. That is to say, different brands of black shafts have similar tactile sensations, and there will be no situation where a certain black shaft looks like other brands’ red shafts. The main differences in shaft shafts between brands are in details and lifespan. We will not expand on them too much here but mainly introduce the audience and scenarios where different shaft shafts are suitable.
The Purest Black Axis
The black axis may be the first one that many players come into contact with. When pressed down from the top to the bottom, it presents a linear pressure sensation, which can be triggered by pressing down 2mm. This means that this axis can handle more diverse scenes, the high-pressure gram is loved by many game players, and the sound is small, making it the most common axis.
The Least Distinctive Tea Axis
The tea axis can be said to be a relatively comprehensive axis, hence it is also known as the “universal” axis by players. However, this also leads to the tea axis being the least distinctive. Its paragraph feeling is not as obvious as the green axis, with a stroke of only 1.25mm, and the paragraph pressure is the smallest among the axes with paragraph feeling. At the same time, the strength of the axis body is moderate, which is also suitable for gaming and office environments.
The Most Mechanical Green Axis
The characteristics of the green axis are the most obvious, with strong paragraph sense and high noise, making it a representative axis of mechanical keyboards. Moreover, this axis has a longer key range and requires a 2.4mm down pressure to trigger. The typing rhythm is full, making it more suitable for scenes with a large number of code words. However, it should be noted that the tea axis has a high noise, and continuous typing will appear noisier.
The Smoothest Red Axis
The red axis is highly praised by many players due to its lightweight feel and lack of paragraph feeling when tapping. It is straight up and down, with a trigger key range of 2.0mm and a lower pressure gram than the black axis, making it less tiring to use and more suitable for users who are prone to hand fatigue. However, the keyboard price of the red axis is often higher, and it is also a fever-reducing axis for many players.
Each Unique Axis
In addition to the most common types of axis bodies, there are also other axis bodies, such as the green axis, silver axis, purple gold axis, etc. These mechanical keyboards are currently not many products, and players’ choices are relatively limited. We will not go into detail. Players can compare their pressure grams, paragraph sense, and common axis bodies to choose the suitable mechanical keyboard for themselves.
Cherry MX8.0 G80-3888 with CNC Anodized Aluminum
Of course, there are also many high-end positioning products for mechanical keyboards. These mechanical keyboards not only have better craftsmanship and design, but also some come with faith bonuses. A price of over $140 is not acceptable for most players. For example, the Cherry MX8.0 G80-3888 mechanical keyboard from Cherry is a high-end mechanical keyboard that combines Cherry’s multiple halos
Finally, it should be noted that the “mechanical feel” keyboards online are all fake products, simply imitating the appearance of mechanical keyboards. There is no shaft body inside, and they are not truly mechanical keyboards. When choosing, we still need to pay attention to the brand and shaft body of the keyboard, and not be fooled by word games.