Mechanical vs Membrane keyboards?

[KindaHardcoreGamer]

The only real benefit I see from mechanical keyboards is moderately more lifespan and a typing sound that I don't personally care about.
Why does everyone use mechanical?

 

[notlim981]

Besides gaming, mechanical keyboards, especially the newer ones, are more comfy for people who spends the entire day on the PC. Also, membrane keyboards are a huge pain in the neck to clean and its keys gets really sticky over time, to a point were you almost have to beat the keyboard to press some keys.

 

[Gam3r01]

Both of the above points mean nothing depending on the user.
Comfort has nothing to do with the type of keys uses, that is personal preference.
Keeping a keyboard clean will keep it lasting much longer than you will ever need, regardless of key types.


Mechanical keyboards are so popular due to the tactical responses (audible or clicks). In addition, most feature a better build than other keyboards, but not so much to really be a comparison point.

Another reason is just the mentality, many people think just because they have a "better" keyboard (mechanical) that they themselves are now "better".

 

[KindaHardcoreGamer]

Both of the above points mean nothing depending on the user.
Comfort has nothing to do with the type of keys uses, that is personal preference.
Keeping a keyboard clean will keep it lasting much longer than you will ever need, regardless of key types.


Mechanical keyboards are so popular due to the tactical responses (audible or clicks). In addition, most feature a better build than other keyboards, but not so much to really be a comparison point.

Another reason is just the mentality, many people think just because they have a "better" keyboard (mechanical) that they themselves are now "better".

So, in terms of raw performance, they are fairly identical?

 

[Gam3r01]

They both perform the same, its an on off switch either way. Its up to preference which switch you like more.