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A mechanical keyboard with two keycaps removed, exposing the switches underneath.
Mechanical keyboards work using switches, which come in different colors and types.

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While membrane keyboards are more common thanks to their low cost, more and more gamers and programmers are shifting to mechanical keyboards instead. The best mechanical keyboards might be more expensive, but fans love the tactile feedback enough that it's worth the cost.

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Mechanical keyboard switches come in 3 main types — here's a guide to each one