Which Mechanical Key Switches to Buy?

[jcup]

Hello, I am on the verge of buying a mechanical keyboard as I have wanted one for a while but not known which to get seeing as I have never used ANY mechanical key switches or used a mech. keyboard at all. Currently I have a Razer Deathstalker Expert keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathStalker-Expert-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B009SJR28W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536059&sr=8-1&keywords=razer+deathstalker
which is the green LED keyboard that has the small chicklet style non-mechanical keys which is what i wanted when I bought it. However, it's been about a year now and I want to give the bigger key caps a try so might as well go mechanical. I think I'm set on the Corsair K70
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit-CH-9000076-NA/dp/B00M5DUJQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536120&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+k70
because I dont care too much about the RGB and this seems to be the newest k70 model. My only problem is since I have never used mech. switches, i have no idea which i prefer which is risky considering i will be paying $130. My keyboard I have now is chicklet so it has no tactile feedback obviously and is fairly quiet which is what i've heard about the reds whereas the blues are supposedly loud and tactile/clicky. Because of that, I'd think i would go with reds since im used to non tactile and no sound but I have heard the reds suck for typing and you end up hitting a bunch of unintentional keys because they're linear. If anyone has red key switches and wants to share their experience, it'd be very helpful. Thank you.
P.S Is the jump from chicklet keys to dome keys much different? I have no idea what to expect.

 

[jcup]

Hello, I am on the verge of buying a mechanical keyboard as I have wanted one for a while but not known which to get seeing as I have never used ANY mechanical key switches or used a mech. keyboard at all. Currently I have a Razer Deathstalker Expert keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathStalker-Expert-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B009SJR28W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536059&sr=8-1&keywords=razer+deathstalker
which is the green LED keyboard that has the small chicklet style non-mechanical keys which is what i wanted when I bought it. However, it's been about a year now and I want to give the bigger key caps a try so might as well go mechanical. I think I'm set on the Corsair K70
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit-CH-9000076-NA/dp/B00M5DUJQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536120&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+k70
because I dont care too much about the RGB and this seems to be the newest k70 model. My only problem is since I have never used mech. switches, i have no idea which i prefer which is risky considering i will be paying $130. My keyboard I have now is chicklet so it has no tactile feedback obviously and is fairly quiet which is what i've heard about the reds whereas the blues are supposedly loud and tactile/clicky. Because of that, I'd think i would go with reds since im used to non tactile and no sound but I have heard the reds suck for typing and you end up hitting a bunch of unintentional keys because they're linear. If anyone has red key switches and wants to share their experience, it'd be very helpful. Thank you.
P.S Is the jump from chicklet keys to dome keys much different? I have no idea what to expect.

Although people say that the transition from rubber domes to MX Reds is easier. I feel that MX Blues or Browns are the way to go if you are new to Mechanical Keyboards. They have the "mechanical" feel that just makes you feel that you spent $100+ on a keyboard and it was worth it. MX Reds or Blacks however, make you feel like you just spent $100+ and you have a keyboard with solid construction, but the keys feel light and cheap. Either way, it's your choice but I recommend getting a keyboard with MX Blues.

But are the blues so tactile and clicky that I'll find myself having to press abnormally hard to actuate them considering I am coming from a non-mechanical chicklit keyboard?

 

[giantbucket]

Only way to know is to try in person. I seem to prefer brown.

 

[iPaperkill]

Hello, I am on the verge of buying a mechanical keyboard as I have wanted one for a while but not known which to get seeing as I have never used ANY mechanical key switches or used a mech. keyboard at all. Currently I have a Razer Deathstalker Expert keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathStalker-Expert-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B009SJR28W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536059&sr=8-1&keywords=razer+deathstalker
which is the green LED keyboard that has the small chicklet style non-mechanical keys which is what i wanted when I bought it. However, it's been about a year now and I want to give the bigger key caps a try so might as well go mechanical. I think I'm set on the Corsair K70
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit-CH-9000076-NA/dp/B00M5DUJQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425536120&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+k70
because I dont care too much about the RGB and this seems to be the newest k70 model. My only problem is since I have never used mech. switches, i have no idea which i prefer which is risky considering i will be paying $130. My keyboard I have now is chicklet so it has no tactile feedback obviously and is fairly quiet which is what i've heard about the reds whereas the blues are supposedly loud and tactile/clicky. Because of that, I'd think i would go with reds since im used to non tactile and no sound but I have heard the reds suck for typing and you end up hitting a bunch of unintentional keys because they're linear. If anyone has red key switches and wants to share their experience, it'd be very helpful. Thank you.
P.S Is the jump from chicklet keys to dome keys much different? I have no idea what to expect.

Although people say that the transition from rubber domes to MX Reds is easier. I feel that MX Blues or Browns are the way to go if you are new to Mechanical Keyboards. They have the "mechanical" feel that just makes you feel that you spent $100+ on a keyboard and it was worth it. MX Reds or Blacks however, make you feel like you just spent $100+ and you have a keyboard with solid construction, but the keys feel light and cheap. Either way, it's your choice but I recommend getting a keyboard with MX Blues.

But are the blues so tactile and clicky that I'll find myself having to press abnormally hard to actuate them considering I am coming from a non-mechanical chicklit keyboard?

I do not think so. I think the transition will be just right as I feel that chiclet keys and MX Blues have around the same actuation force with the MX Blues being just a tiny bit heavier.