Linear switches offer a smooth keystroke, ideal for gamers. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump, preferred by typists. Increasing trend among gamers towards linear switches for quick response.

There are three main types of mechanical switches: clicky, linear, and tactile. Here are examples and sound tests of a variety of each kind. Clicky Vs Tactile Vs Linear Mechanical Keyboard Switches ...

Our HyperX Alloy Origins review takes a look at one mechanical gaming keyboard available with two different switch types: linear and tactile.

With Tactile, Clicky, and Linear switches available, programmers should choose the option that promotes speedy and accurate typing.

The Linear is much better for every day use and casual gaming. Moving over to the second keyboard, the Romer-G Tactile, this keyboard much closer mimics the G613's responsiveness.

The Roccat Vulcan Pro is a gaming keyboard with professional-grade features. It has Titan optical switches, which deliver both light speed actuation and tactile feedback of a mechanical keyboard ...

The best couch keyboards are lightweight, feature responsive key switches with the amount of tactile feedback you prefer, and have all the keys you need.

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile sees the hardware maker deliver a low-profile keyboard for gaming and productivity, ...

I bought a Logitech G513 Linear keyboard a few years ago in an earlier attempt to replace my keyboard, but I just couldn't get used to the lack of any tactile response from the keys, and after ...

The MX Black Clear-Top from Cherry is a new version of an '80s keyboard switch known for its distinct typing feel and acoustics.

I've tested dozens of gaming and office keyboards over the past few years, and Varmilo's Moonlight MA108M using its EC Switch V2 switches is easily one of the best mechanical keyboards available.