Whats the true difference between a Mechanical and macro Keyboards

[dude807]

Hey guys, i'm looking at getting a new keyboard tomorrow, and i was just curious, whats the true difference between Macro and mechanical keyboards? Which feels better while gaming? I'm a pretty heavy pc gamer and i want the best experience. Thanks for the advice!

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Macros are keys which are programmable. You can instruct those keys to do some function you like. macro keys are found in almost any good gaming keyboard.

Mechanical keyboards cost a lot but if you use them once, you will know how they differ from your 20$ keyboard. They have tactile feedback, last for a long time and they give the best typing and gaming experience. Head to your nearest shop and try one to see if you think they are worthy investment.

I use this, and I will not use a membrane keyboard for gaming, ever if I can help it.

http://www.razerzone.com/store/razer-blackwidow-ultimate

 

[autumn_suns3t]

Macros is a feature all keyboards may have or not. You make a key = say, pressing alt + canc at the same time. You give a key a function.

"Mechanical" refers to the mechanism under the key you press, and mechanical keyboards are the best type.

Look at this page and the links you'll see on the left for further info

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Keyboard_profile