Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
I'm mighty tempted by this keyboard, but would kick myself if it came up again in 45g or 55g, for example. If it's only ever been available here in 35g, I may take a chance to see if I like it.
This is coming from a Novatouch, at 45g, which I think feels a bit too light. And a Topre Realforce 87U in 55g, which I thought was slightly too heavy.
I think the RC 930 87U's version of 55g feels just about right, but it has a slightly gritty feel which I'm not terribly fond of.
Now, I do like Cherry Browns a lot, and someone here mentioned this 35g feels like a slightly heavier Cherry Brown.
I suppose if this has a good tactile bump, 35g may be OK, but I don't know.
Tempted, but if there's a history of this coming in higher weights, I might see if those come up again.