What’s the difference between mechanical keyboards and normal keyboards? Why do pro gamers prefer mechanical keyboards?

Question

What’s the difference between mechanical keyboards and normal keyboards? Why do pro gamers prefer mechanical keyboards?

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Answer 1

You have a lot more choice with mechanical keyboards, some prefer lighter switch, some heavier ones. Some like to have a acoustic or physical feedback when a key is pressed.
And most important, mechanical switch tend to age slower, the feeling is the same on day 1 or after years.

Membran Keyboard are fine for gaming, only advantage of mechanical would be games where you need to repeated hit a key fast and precise.