I’ve been messing around with mechanical keyboards for a while now, and I’m always on the hunt for that perfect typing feel. You know, that sweet spot between too light and too heavy. I decided to take a deep dive into the world of actuation force, specifically the 40g range.
My Little Experiment
I picked up a bunch of switches that claim to have around 40g actuation force. I wanted to see if they really felt different from my usual go-tos and if the 40g mark was actually noticeable.
- First off, I popped open my trusty old keyboard. It was a bit of a pain, but I managed to swap out the switches for the new 40g ones.
- Then, I started typing away. I did some writing, played a couple of games, and just used my computer like I normally do.
- Honestly, at first, it was kind of hard to tell the difference. But after a while, I started to notice that my fingers were getting a little less tired.
- I also felt like I was making fewer typos. It’s like the lighter switches made it easier to glide across the keys.
What I Figured Out
So, after a few days of this, I switched back to my old switches just to see. And yeah, there’s definitely a difference. The 40g ones feel way lighter and easier to press.
It’s not a huge night-and-day change, but it’s enough to make my typing feel a bit smoother and less tiring. I think I’m actually going to stick with these lighter switches for a while. It’s like my fingers are thanking me.
Anyway, if you’re into mechanical keyboards and you’re looking for something a bit lighter, I’d say give 40g switches a shot. You might be surprised at how much of a difference a few grams can make!