The Best Backlit Mechanical Keyboard

Backlit mechanical Keyboards are the most common input device for a gaming computer.  keyboards provide shortcuts for keyboard commands (e.g., Ctrl+C) and hotkeys for functions like undoing actions or deleting text (e.g., ctrl-z). 

Mechanical keyboards are considered to be superior to membrane or dome-switch keyboards due to their increased durability.

While membrane and dome-switch keyboards are capable of registering keypresses', the buttons only need to be pressed halfway down for a button press to be registered.

In contrast, mechanical switches snap from up to down.

This generally makes them more responsive and less likely to miss presses since users do not have to press keys as hard or in just the right spot. 

Keyboards with backlit mechanical keyboard switches in the keys are made by several production companies like Logitech, Razer, Cooler Master, and Corsair. 

While they all use slightly different mechanical switches for their keyboards (Logitech has its proprietary Romer-G switch), most modern mechanical keyboards offer at least some degree of customization through key remapping and macros.

Mechanical keyboards are typically more expensive than membrane keyboards due to their durability and increased functionality.

Most membrane keyboards will cost around $10, while mechanical quality levels vary between ~$20 and ~$150. Membrane keyboards are generally more compact, however, making them a better choice for users prioritizing portability.

Backlit Mechanical Keyboards Differences

Each Switch is composed of a housing, stem, and spring. The housing can be made out of ABS plastic or metal.

It is the base that the keyboard switch attaches to on your keyboard. Stems are either removable or non-removable. 

If the stem doesn't come off then it's fixed (also known as soldered). Removable switches are easier to clean and replace but have the downside of being more prone to failure.

Springs provide resistance against your fingers while you type so that it feels a bit like a weighted switch. If the spring isn't there, it's a linear switch, which means that there is no tactile bump or clicks feeling while typing.

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