The latter tend to have a mushier feel but are much better at surviving things like spilled drinks. There are dozens of other switch types, including optical-mechanical and membrane. But clicky switches are often noisy, which can bother other people nearby (or even the person typing or gaming).

Those who type for a living usually prefer “clicky” switches with a tactile bump (often labeled as blue, white or green) that you can feel when the switch actuates. However, this kind of switch can lead to more mistakes (often repeated letters) when typing. Many gamers prefer linear switches (often labeled as red or brown) because they make it easier to mash the same buttons repeatedly in quick succession. But of those that do, you’ll have plenty of switch options, depending on the model you choose. Pick your switch: Not all of the best wireless keyboards will use mechanical switches. A single light color will get the job done, but RGB backlighting lets you change things up. But if you work or game late into the night and don’t want to (or can’t) switch on overhead lights, a keyboard with backlit keys is what you want.

Backlighting / RGB: The cheapest wireless keyboards won’t have backlighting, which is OK if you always use your keyboard in a well-lit space.

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