Mechanical Keyboards, Tested by Typing

A keyboard is judged by fingers, not features. We typed 214,000 recorded keystrokes across eight boards, logging switch feel, stabiliser rattle, deck flex and how each one sounded after a week of real work.

How We Tested

Our test bench

Actuation force sampled across every switch type on test.
Stabiliser rattle scored by three reviewers on a ten-point scale.
Deck flex measured under a six-kilogram load.
A seven-day acoustic wear-in under normal typing.

Feel Over Specs

The board with the most features was not the best to type on. Stabilisers were the deciding factor: a cheap board with well-tuned stabs felt better than an expensive one with rattle on the space bar.

Board	Switches	Stabilisers	Flex	Score
75% alloy	Linear lubed	Clean	Low	8.9
TKL plastic	Tactile	Good	Medium	8.4
Full-size budget	Click	Rattle	High	6.8

Buying tip

A gasket mount and factory-lubed switches are worth more than an extra knob or screen you will touch twice.

Our verdict

8.9/10

The 75% alloy board felt solid, sounded clean and shipped with well-tuned stabilisers. The best typing experience in the group by a clear margin.

What we liked

Excellent stabilisers
Solid, low-flex deck
Compact and well built

Worth knowing

No numpad
Higher price than plastic rivals

Where to buy

We only link to authorised official stores. Authentic, and at no extra cost to you.

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