Mechanical Switch Sound Comparison Cherry MX Blue vs Black vs Red vs Brown

[Greentrollsmurf33]

Hello, I am trying to decide between 2 keyboards for Gaming (StarCraft 2)

Im looking at the Das Silent with the Cherry Brown keys

Or the Mionix Zibal 60 gaming keyboard with the Cherry black keys

I hear that the Cherry black keys are better for gaming and clicking keys really fast

Is this true? And which keyboard would you go with if you were me!

[custompcreview]

@Greentrollsmurf33 Well, it's up to personal preference. However, Starcraft requires you to hit multiple different button combos over and over instead of spamming a single button as fast as possible, so I'd say anything with Cherry MX Blue or Brown. If it's any comfort, all the SC pros use blue/browns these days.

[mlscrow]

Hmm, I realize now that you put the mic next to each one so that the results would be as good as possible, but I'm starting to think now that the frames make a big difference in how the keys ultimately sound as some of the switches that are supposed to be quieter ended up sounding louder to me. I wonder if a company like Rosewill will send you a sample of one of each of their keyboards with different switches. Then, if you could run through them quickly rather than this way, it would be better

[IntensiveBytes]

Perfect video for people who might want to buy keyboards with these switchers.

I never had a mechanical keyboard though I'm planning to get the BlackWidow. I've tried it before and I think it is rockin awesome!

[dklito]

I like the Das Keyboard best. :)

[ypoglyfo]

PEGA UMA MARRETA PARA FASER ISSO FICA MELHOR!!!!!!!!!!

[Random6091]

Also are MX Reds good enough for typing?

[custompcreview]

@Random6091 They're ok. I prefer blues/browns.

[Cardsben]

How are the blacks vs the reds? I heard the blacks have a little more resistance. Which one would you recommend for gaming?

[custompcreview]

@Cardsben Personally, I like the reds more. They're lighter though, so if you're one of those who freak out during gaming you might accidentally register some keys. Otherwise, they're the exact same as blacks, just lighter

[YayoiTsubaki]

Have you ever tried out white ALPS? Using a keyboard with 'em (Acer 6011) and was wondering how they compare to the feel of MX blues and browns.

[YourTrulyFriend]

I want an opinion for a keyboard, wich one is better for writing documents or chating and for a little gaming (i'm not a gamer but I still play sometimes). I didn't find a lot of models but SteelSeries SteelKeys 6G v2 US (black) and Razer BlackWidow (blue). Thanks!

[custompcreview]

@YourTrulyFriend Blackwidow. IMO the 6GV2's blacks aren't very suited to typing.

[HeatonMulti]

@MeniYekutiel i would pick up the 6gv2

[xLamez]

What other keyboards has the Cherry MX Blue switches?

[custompcreview]

@xLamez A lot... quick fire pro, razer blackwidow, das keyboard, rosewill rk9000, and a lot more

[pissedoffatyt]

i decided to go with the corsair k90 because i've tried the das blue switches and thought that they were too loud for me.

[GabSoh1]

@custompcreview

Which key switch has the fasted response time or easiest to press.

I play MOBA games and I NEED the fastest response time to save my virtual life!

Thanks in advance :D

[killerguy1234567]

ugh, cant decide between blues or red. im a gamer, so i think i should go with reds, yet i want the tactile and click feel of the blues. right now i am using a logitech g510 (rubber dome) and i dont really like the feel of the keys too much. also, the cherry mx blue keyboard i want (cooler master quickfire rapid) is way cheaper then the cherry mx blue keyboard i want (corsair venegance k60) so yea, a suggestion would be appreciated :-D

[custompcreview]

@killerguy1234567 I think both are good. Quickfire rapid doesn't have a numpad, so if you're used to using that for typing in numbers, be aware you will lose that ability. Otherwise, it would depend on you. Blues are still good for gaming. If you really like having that tactile and auditory feedback, I'd say go for the blues.

[killerguy1234567]

@custompcreview i dont use the numpad, so thats not really an issue. i think i might just go to best buy and pick up a black widow (so i dont have to wait for shipping from newegg) but i have never really typed on either key switches. there arent really any hardware store REALLY close to me that i could go to and test out both (because best buy only has one mechanical keyboard which is the black widow.) which one would you reccomend for typing and gaming?

[custompcreview]

@killerguy1234567 Yeah, I'd say go buy the Blackwidow and try it out. I use it in the office, and it's been great. Just wish it looked a bit more professional. Haha. Nice thing about B&M is you can go return it if you don't like it.

[BodyMovinPolarBear]

Y U NO HAVE HAIRS ON UR ARMS ????! also Razer BWU owns every single mechanical keyboard out there. everyone should've learned that by noeeww.

[ExT1NcT]

@BodyMovinPolarBear It looks like something out of star trek.

[AntarcticW0LF]

@BodyMovinPolarBear LOL razer fanboy. MX blue is the WORST gaming switch and only noobs need the worthless macro buttons and stupid backlighting. You need to look on your keyboard to type so U need backlighting? Oh and glossy finnish aswell, finger print and grease magnet, oh and expensive razer garbage prize ofc. Try steelseries 6gv2 or QPAD mk-50

[BodyMovinPolarBear]

@AntarcticW0LF u really think i haven't tried other keyboards ? u mad.

[BodyMovinPolarBear]

@AntarcticW0LF u really think i haven't tried other keyboards ? oh yeah, backlighting is soooo bad I can not understand WHY they did backlighting. It's so annoying. damn I wish they remove it and they should even make it illegal to put backlighing on keyboards, since it is sooo distractive and totally out of place, time and logic. >.< AntarcticW0LF for president of all keyboards!

[AntarcticW0LF]

@BodyMovinPolarBear Stop exaggerating, all I said was backlighting is for noobs who need to look on their keyboard while typing.

[BodyMovinPolarBear]

@AntarcticW0LF I don' use backlighting while I type . Nor while I play . 5% of the time I need to look at my keyboard though. And it's handy when it's dark. Also I like how the black widow is way heavier then other keyboards. The glossy finish was never a problem to me nor to ppl that have basic hygiene. I have friends with black widow standart and stealth AND ultimate and they also have no problem with the glossy finish whatsoever.

[Flgatorssuck]

wtf is clicky and tactile?

[custompcreview]

@Flgatorssuck Clicky = you can hear the key press. Tactile = you can feel the key press.

[lhl2500]

GET THE RECORDER OFF THE TABLE!!!

I wanted to hear the keyboards, not the resonating wooden plank they are placed on!

Please try again on a soft surface (floor rug, huge soft mouse mat, or similar) and raise the recorder above the keyboards.

[BGSpotlight]

@lhl2500 Lol OCD much? If this wasn't good enough for you, I think you should just go find a hardware store and do it yourself.

[lhl2500]

@BGSpotlight It's called constructive criticism. He is doing a review on the SOUND OF THE KEYBOARD, not the table.

If, on the other hand, you usually rest your head on the table while your typing, then this is an awesome review for you.

I'm sure the rest of us would like to hear the what keyboards sound like in a normal seated position.

About the OCD remark: No, I do not suffer from OCD, but I know people who do, and it's not a particular enjoyable condition, so "Thanks for staying classy" /s

[kao711231]

Thank you so much !!

[MeniYekutiel]

Ima bout to buy the K90 from Corsair which includes MX Red. would u recommend it for FPS?

[custompcreview]

@MeniYekutiel Yup

[cdavid119]

@MeniYekutiel the k60, i hear is geared more twords fps but im not to sure

[smole388]

@MeniYekutiel k90 is more of an MMO type keyboard, the k60 is an fps keyboard, but both are garbage. I would recommend looking into getting a rosewill keyboard or a WASD keyboard.

[Random6091]

@MeniYekutiel Corsair say that the K60 is more geared towards FPS games but the only main difference I see between the 2 is that the K90 has macro keys and back light whereas the K60 has neither of these things. I'm also looking to get a K90 over the K60, does anyone know how the K60 is more geared towards FPS gaming?

[rEcKLesSzzz]

sounds like ur typing on a drum

[Geek107]

The cherry mx my red one sounds a little muchy to me on the video.

[custompcreview]

@Geek107 It is... compared to say MX Blue. It's the same as MX Blacks soundwise.

[Geek107]

@custompcreview sounded like rubber dome :P

[zelly2k9]

What is the best for fps gaming and typing? Was thinking about getting a WASD keyboard v1, and they also have an option to install O-Ring Switch Dampeners which reduces the sound. Does this option ruin the feel of the mechanical keyboard typing?

[custompcreview]

@zelly2k9 I like brown if you're going for both. gaming/typing. I haven't used the O ring switch dampeners so I'm not sure. Why not get a MX brown? They're fairly quiet.

[LIVEREALFOOLED]

@custompcreview hi there you cant write of the the MX blue switches for gaming, the superior tactile response and audio feedback i can assure you makes a big difference when circle straifing in quake live.

[mazur87]

"What's up guys?" STOP SAYING IT.... RIGHT NOW

[custompcreview]

@mrjustinku tactile for typing, linear for gaming

[jonitynkky]

@custompcreview But if you do both what then?

[lastdna]

Where did you buy that arms extension :>

[kraqify]

did you choose these manufacturers simply because they're well known in other areas? tbh, they're all fairly trashy keyboards in the mechanical world. das is the best in here and is still considered a cheaper one because of low board quality and ABS keycaps

[DevalTA]

@Emin3nt09 Remember that the K90 isn't full mechanical and does include some membrane keys.

[kasagaygay12]

lol just hitting on keys

[killerguy1234567]

i got a logitech g510 for christmas from my parents. i really like it, but its a rubber dome keybore :( do you think its worth it to buy a mechanical keyboard for 99 dollars (the rosewill one, the black widow is cheaper, but has terrible reviews)

[virremannen11]

@killerguy1234567 the black widow got about 8's and 9's everywhere...

[virremannen11]

@killerguy1234567 besides if u like it why would u get a new 1?

[killerguy1234567]

@virremannen11 nahhhh, look at the black widow on newegg, and LavcoPriceTech got one and the S key stopped working after about a month and half. The only reason I was going to get a mechanical keyboard is because my motherboard wouldn't let me into the UEFI with a USB keyboard. But I got support from ASRock (the company of my motherboard) and they sent me a beta uefi update, and now it works, so im not going to be getting a new keyboard, especially since my parents bought me this for Christmas.

[virremannen11]

@killerguy1234567 ok :) but my black widow works like a chram :) the reviews i read (swedish reviews and such) it ojnly got 8's and 9's :)

[killerguy1234567]

@virremannen11 haha. once this g510 craps out im going in for a cherry mx blue keyboard :D

[TheSpawnBox]

picking up to much sound from under the keyboard where the vibartions are hitting the desk. thats why you should have the mic on a suspension mount...

[KriegsMaschine]

What was the thing on the right of the keyboard? Looks like a high quality (Sound Level Meter) but if it is why you didn't give the results? Definitely I can't stand the cherry blue. Great video by the way, I waited for a high quality comparaison between a few different type of cherry keys for quite along time but couldn't find any. It's still hard to tell by a recording but it gives a better idea when it's all being compared at once in the same conditions.

[asa9595]

so which one is better??and which one do u prefer??thanks

[xVancha]

@asa9595 I know it's a few weeks late, but there's no "better", just personal preference.

[deathsmate100]

For some reason listening to these keyboards keys being pressed really makes me relaxed and sleepy lol.

[armandornd]

@wheytomuchforher It would be awesome if you learn how to use correct grammar and punctuation correctly before you put up a comment.

[Emin3nt09]

Heavily debating on the k90 or the original blackwidow. In ur opinion what is the better keyboard?

[custompcreview]

@Emin3nt09 K90. But it also costs a lot more. 

[pissedoffatyt]

@custompcreview

i bought mine on sale after newegg had a 10% off on all keyboards on their site a couple of weeks ago :D. also, fry's had it for 100 bucks but the stock ran out before i could purchase one.

[Tolrys]

@Emin3nt09 Currently the G keys do not work in swtor and skyrim =( fix will be only available after new year =((

[virremannen11]

@Emin3nt09 just get the ulti black widow?

[samworkshop]

@Emin3nt09

I have had the BlackWidow Ultimate and I had problems with firmware. I returned to razer and when I received my new, I sold it immediately. It does not even have wrist rest, the wrist was all the time in poor posture and often gave me her sore wrists.

I bought a subsequent K90 and for the moment I am satisfied with the keyboard. The only thing that disappoints me is that you can not set up a website on a macro key.

There were also Mionix Zibal 60 interested me and I almost bought

[KkF00]

@Emin3nt09

Never get a razer keyboard (or any item besides maybe a mouse pad) from them. I've had 3 lycosas (replacements) and a replacement blackwidow. All failed on me.

[marcyboy123]

@KkF00 Ive had a razer imperator which failed after a few months. I ordered a mouse bungee from their website. 20$ , 20$ shipping and another 15 for other border taxes, w/e. IT BROKE BECAUSE IT DOESNT FUCKING ACCEPT OTHER MOUSE WIRES. I used the SS Xai and it literally snapped in half. 5 minutes from opening it in the shipping box that was like 4 times the size of the actual package. LOL. Used some super glue and some tape. FUCK RAZER

[KkF00]

@marcyboy123

Yeah I know, their stuff sucks.

[WhiteOpsRight]

@marcyboy123 what did you do to them ?! did you like dive over them with a car ?!

[crimson177]

@Emin3nt09 Razer products are crap.

[nhasan3]

@crimson177 I love my deathadder ;)

[AgraelDemonLord]

On Corsair K60 Escape, F keys, Insert, Delete .... are not mechanical keys

[ShotgunShelly24]

damn. got enough keyboards? hahaha

[armandornd]

@ShotgunShelly24 It's funny how you don't know how to use correct grammar and punctuation correctly before you put up a comment.

[ShotgunShelly24]

@armandornd whOOPs/ guess il'l try bett3r next time,

[Kotijuusto]

i have steelseries 7g liking it :)

[justjaimus]

blackwidow seems nice

[armandornd]

@justjaimus It would be nice if you learn how to use correct grammar and punctuation correctly before you put up a comment.

[justjaimus]

@armandornd cool story bro

[armandornd]

@justjaimus Learn how to use correct grammar and punctuation correctly before you send somebody a comment, bro.

[wheytomuchforher]

@armandornd Stop trolling and telling everyone to correct their grammar.

[Wilfr3dd]

@armandornd This is youtube, bro. Not a Language Arts class.

[xxsalsaxx1]

43rd viewer?



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