![]() ![]() Each optical switch uses light induction to register the keystrokes which make these faster than a standard mechanical switch. Optical mechanical switches are also mechanical switches but instead of using a fully mechanical system, they use infrared light to register keystrokes. Mechanical switches come in different profiles too, like Linear, Tactile, Click, and more. There are a variety of switches available in the market today from different brands including Gateron, Cherry MX, Kailh, and more. Each time we press any key, the mechanism gets activated with the stem traveling down and registering the keypress when it reaches the actuation point. They are joined on the keyboard frame using stabilizers. These switches consist of a housing, a spring, a stem, and some other parts like the click bars. On a mechanical keyboard, each key has its own switch underneath which gets activated every time we press them. In today’s blog let’s dive into the world of switches and have a comparison between both the Optical and Mechanical switches. ![]() So how different are these Optical Switches in comparison to the standard mechanical switches that we have? These are being advertised as having faster response time and better lifespan with improved durability. Mechanical keyboards especially gaming keyboards are now getting a new type of switch profile called the Optical-Mechanical switches. ![]()
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