While I started out as a tactile-switch die-hard, I’ve quickly become a fan of linear switches as I’ve tested many of these.

With their distinctive click-clack soundtrack, mechanical keyboards won’t make you popular in libraries. The K5 Max tries to keep a lower profile: lined with acoustic foam and a dampening pad, it ...

February 2025 You can use any old keyboard ... Brown mechanical switches, which felt tactile without sounding too loud. If you want something even quieter, it’s also available with Red linear ...