Detailed Answer
Most touch typists prefer mechanical keyboards for: 1) Tactile feedback – you feel the actuation point, reducing bottoming-out and errors. 2) Consistent actuation force – reduces fatigue. 3) Durability – 50M+ keystrokes. However, 'better' depends on switch type:
- Cherry MX Brown (tactile, quiet) – best for mixed typing/gaming.
- Cherry MX Blue (clicky, loud) – satisfying but noisy for offices.
- Cherry MX Red (linear, smooth) – fast but lacks feedback; may cause more typos.
- Topre (hybrid) – expensive but loved by typing purists.
If you type >2 hours daily, a mechanical keyboard can reduce strain and improve speed by 5–10 WPM due to lower error rates. But a cheap membrane keyboard with good technique beats an expensive mechanical with bad technique.