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Mechanical, optical, Hall Effect, or Topre? Here's a full breakdown of every switch type in 2026, and what feels best for gaming or typing

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1630+ words) It's no longer enough to pick the keyboard with the best aesthetics. I dig into switches and how they differ. Keyboard switches used to be a fairly niche topic. Enthusiasts knew what they wanted and sought it out, while more…...