[zuj]

I don't own one. Haven't given it a serious thought. But as a non user, it annoys me. I can't work next to a person who is banging away on the mechanical keyboard. I don't know the benefits he is gaining but it definitely affects my ability to concentrate. I am pretty much on my headphones when ever I am sitting next to a mechanical keyboarder.

[alserio]

I use a loud mechanical keyboard at home since the start of the pandemic. If I ever have to go back to the office I plan to bring it there to convince my boss to let me work from home indefinitely.

[zuj]

LOL. "Sounds" like a plan. See what I did there ? :P

[neverminder]

My mechanical keyboard (Razer Huntsman V2, linear keys) is quieter than most membrane keyboards. Loud keyboards of any kind don't belong in shared offices.

[approxim8ion]

Unfortunately the hype around mechanical keyboards is mostly around clicky and tactile keys, to the point that there's almost a stigma around linear or silent optical switches, for example. Further, it's not just the switches that make the noise, your key caps and case also contribute to an extent.

[neverminder]

Of course, but there are various options out there. For instance, Razer Huntsman Elite is loud enough to wake the dead, whereas Razer Huntsman V2 (linear) is whisper quiet - complete opposite.

Personally I prefer mechanical keyboards and other gaming gear not because of flashy LEDs and other fads, but because of the durability, build quality and features. Seemingly little things like volume wheel on the keyboard or tilt wheel on the mouse, can ad a lot to comfort of use.

[zuj]

I was not aware that mechanical keyboards can also be quite. Never seen one. Thanks for educating me.

[netizen-936824]

I also use linear key switches, although there is still some noise but its far quieter than blue clicky switches.

not sure how anyone retains their sanity using blues for more than 5 minutes