Switches

If you’re building a mechanical keyboard or upgrading your current setup, you’ll quickly run into three main switch types: linear, tactile, and clicky. On paper, the differences look simple, but in practice they shape your entire typing feel, sound profile, and fatigue level during long sessions. In this guide, we explain everything in plain language — including what terms like actuation, bottom-out, and return actually mean while gaming and typing. Quick answer (if you want to choose fast) Linear = smooth and fast with no bump. Tactile = noticeable feedback without loud click noise. Clicky = tactile bump + audible...