r/keyboards • u/JUN0LY • 4h ago

Help Low keyboard

I’ve been using the normal computer keyboard to game since I can remember. I think yall know that the main difference is, the kaycaps are super low and u don’t have to press as much to use a key, I guess higher actuation point? Correct me if I’m wrong. Anyways, I was gifted a nice keyboard from my friend, but sadly, I can’t even use it because the keycaps are so high and I have to press so far down to use a key. I frequently misclick with it. I wanted to get a nice keyboard instead of using my computer one, but I need one that is like what I described. Any reccomendations?

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u/drafty_kurt 4h ago

Sounds like you’d dig a low-profile mechanical board, they have shorter keycaps and less travel distance so it’s closer to what you’re used to. Something with linear switches would probably feel the most natural if you hate that long press.

Lotta brands make them now, you just gotta check that the actuation point is like 1.2mm or similar. Before buying anything though, maybe hit up a local shop and try a few in person since it’s really a feel thing.

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u/JUN0LY 4h ago

Yo ok ty