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1. stevag+(OP)[view] [source] 2024-11-16 22:14:32
The noise of a room full of mechanical keyboards, dear god.

Me, I bought a mechanical keyboard but I despise it. Switched to a Logitech Keys.

replies(2): >>Sohcah+l3 >>shmeee+WG1
2. Sohcah+l3[view] [source] 2024-11-16 22:40:59
>>stevag+(OP)
Not all mechanical keyboards are noisy.

I use TTC Silent Bluish White switches which produce a muted "thock" sound, rather than the loud "clickety-clack" that you're probably thinking of. They're only slightly louder than a typical membrane keyboard.

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3. stevag+Z9[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-11-16 23:24:55
>>Sohcah+l3
True. Only 98% of mechanical keyboards are noisy.
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4. smolde+fV[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-11-17 10:58:07
>>stevag+Z9
Nope, not even close. Mainly just the ones with clicky (e.g. mx-blue, less so mx-brown) switches. It's an option but not a requirement, and honestly not that common for gaming-oriented ones, which typically have linear non-clicky switches, which can be quieter than membrane buttons, even. I like the semi-clicky brown ones for typing but haven't used them for years for noise reasons. My mechanical KBs have generally always had rubber o-rings that dampen the sound from bottoming out, too, a fairly common feature.

Apparently, based on your earlier post, you bought the noisy kind. That's on you.

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5. shmeee+WG1[view] [source] 2024-11-17 19:24:17
>>stevag+(OP)
The noise of a room full of soundbars ;)
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6. winger+9w2[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-11-18 03:38:28
>>smolde+fV
I've got two keyboards with red switches, some basic foam and o-rings. It's still noisy, especially in a small home office.
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7. a96+Me8[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-11-20 07:23:08
>>winger+9w2
Noisy may be a relative term.
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