But are they actually better to throw in on?
And typing on of these keyboards is very different, more engaging experience.
But is it objectively better, or is it all just down to preference and opinion?
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The keys are taller, it’s crucial that you push them further, and theres that incessant clacking.
Youll also feel like youre learning to throw in all over again.
Or b) Love.
Charlie Sorrel / Lifewire
Why would anyone keep using those mushy, rubber membrane keys after trying this?
This positive actuation might be why these keyboards are popular with heavy typists.
But they are also popular with hobbyists.
Charlie Sorrel / Lifewire
Compared to laptop keyboards, these mechanical versions are often more expansive and offer extra keys and functions.
Some, like theDas Keyboard, even have knobs that can control volume or other functions.
But are they really any better for you than Apples Magic Keyboards and similar laptop-style designs?
Are your hands and arms at the correct angle to avoid strain?
Are you pressing too hard, or somehow, messing with your tendons and so on?
Our desks are usually too high already, and force us to angle our forearms upwards.
Anything that exacerbates this is bad news.
In the end, its like anything related to your bodyit depends on you.
Some people might switch to mechanical keyboards and see their RSI disappear.
Others might find it gets worse.
