1. Membrane Keyboards
Pros: Affordable (usually the most budget-friendly option); Quiet (low noise, suitable for quiet environments); Lightweight and slim (easy to carry).
Cons: Poor tactile feel (less distinct feedback compared to mechanical keyboards); Shorter lifespan (keys prone to failure after prolonged use); Low customizability (usually does not support keycap replacement or custom key functions).
2. Standard Mechanical Keyboards
Pros: Great tactile feel (distinct feedback, excellent typing experience); Long lifespan (individual keys usually last over 50 million presses); Cool aesthetics (often feature colorful backlighting).
Cons: Limited customizability (usually does not support hot-swapping, keycap replacement, or software-based key remapping).
3. Custom Mechanical Keyboards (Our company’s main product)
Pros: Excellent tactile feel and long lifespan; RGB backlighting; High customizability (supports swapping keycaps and switches, custom key functions, and a wide variety of switch/keycap choices to meet diverse user needs).
Cons: Higher price (usually more expensive than membrane keyboards); DIY nature (users often disassemble and reassemble them, which can lead to physical damage like broken switches or cracked PCBs).
Current mainstream brands: AULA, Ajazz, Attack Shark, Maicong, Qianxingzhe, Xinmeng, AKKO, Heijishe, RK, VGN, etc.
4. Electro-Capacitive Keyboards
Pros: Exceptional tactile feel (very comfortable, ideal for long typing sessions); Long lifespan (keys usually last over 30 million presses); Quiet (low noise, suitable for quiet environments).
Cons: Expensive (usually the most expensive type on the market); Low customizability (usually does not support swapping keycaps or switches).
5. Optical Keyboards
Pros: Fast response speed (extremely quick, ideal for gamers); Long lifespan (no physical contact points, resulting in greater durability); Dust and water resistance (usually offers good protection against dust and water). Cons: Higher price—optical keyboards are generally more expensive than standard mechanical keyboards. Average typing feel—the tactile experience may not match that of traditional mechanical keyboards.
6: Magnetic switch keyboards (a core product and key future focus for our company)
Magnetic-switch mechanical keyboards represent an emerging category that utilizes the Hall effect to sense keystrokes; they detect key position via magnetic field changes, eliminating the need for physical contact. Primarily designed for gamers—who typically rely on specific keys like the letter keys, QWER, or arrow keys—the market is currently dominated by 60% and 65% layouts. While the Taiwanese brand Wooting initially led the market, subsequent replication by manufacturers in mainland China has significantly reduced costs; prices now range from tens to hundreds of units of currency.
Pros: Fast response times, adjustable actuation points, and high durability.
Cons: As a new technology, there may be unresolved stability or compatibility issues. The typing feel differs from traditional mechanical keyboards, requiring an adjustment period for some users. Best suited for esports players and demanding users; not ideal for general office work.
