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

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

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Answer 1

Mechanical keyboards have a dedicated [switch](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/910vWoPmesL._AC_SL1500_.jpg) for each key. Each switch contains a little spring to push the key back up. The alternative is a keyboard made with a [membrane](https://www.bytedelight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_20180107_214329.jpg). Essentially a squishy circuit board. The advantage of a mechanical keyboard is the added tactile feedback you get from each key, and the ability to customize the switches to better suit your typing. I’m kinda ham-fisted so I use switches that take more force to press down and have a noticeable “bump” when pushing them down.