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
T1 switches versus Holy Pandas? The Board Podcasts goes through pretty in-depth reviews of almost all components of a keyboard and his knowledge of the product shows. In this particular video, he compares the T1 switches to our Holy Pandas and he certainly taught me what negative tactile is! He’s coming out with content on a regular basis so check it out. Proji Keeb Look
“How many Keyporas do you want on your keyboard?” “YES.“ :3ildcat
The Womier K66 was all the rage in the community not too long ago and this is the TKL follow up. :3wildcat goes into a test dive of an newly released keyboard and walks through all the features. If you’re interested in how this keyboard was designed and how it stacks up with the rest of the keyboard industry, this is your video! The rest of the videos on his channel are enthusiast grade so if you’re looking for consistent reviews, consider giving this guy a subscription. As this is a new series feel free to give your feedback here. What did you like? What did you not like? What do you want to see more of? Have a creator you want to share? Are you a creator or know one? Post them here and we'll take a look.