What Are The Best Keyboard Switches?

Are you a beginner to keyboard switches? If so, you’ll want to start out with a linear switch.

Which Mechanical Keyboard Switch Is Best For You?

It’s easy to find pricing and a deep dive on each model here on Amazon.

  • Gateron Clear
  • Cherry MX Red
  • Cherry MX Black
  • DREVO Excalibur
  • HyperX Alloy FPS Pro TKL
  • Qisan Mini 49

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