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Mechanical Keyboards That Feel Like Butter
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items As a child of the 1990's I'm absolutely a keyboard guy. Nothing beats the traditional clicking of an old-school keyboard. I spend a lot of time looking into which keyboard would suit my personal setup, and my wife's setup best…and these are the best ...
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Tactile Switch Heaven
Linear Luxe
Thocky Typing Experience
Tactile Switch Heaven
For those who want the perfect balance between click and smooth, tactile switches offer that creamy bump without the noise.
The Keychron Q2 delivers a high-end build with a sleek aluminum frame and south-facing Gateron G Pro Brown switches. These tactile switches are buttery smooth, and the sound profile is low and warm, making it a favorite for both typists and gamers wh...
Keychron Q2 (Gateron G Pro Browns)
This hot-swappable keyboard uses Halo True switches, which are known for their smooth tactile bump and firm resistance. The Drop CTRL also features customizable RGB lighting and solid build quality, giving you a typing experience that’s incredibly sa...
Drop CTRL (Halo Trues)
This board pairs a classic, minimalist layout with EC Sakura switches, which are soft tactile switches that feel like pressing through buttered clouds. The custom-built firmware also makes the response ultra-precise.
Varmilo VA87M (EC Sakura switches)
Technically a capacitive keyboard, the Leopold FC660C uses Topre switches that deliver an unmatched "thock" with every keystroke. If you’ve never typed on Topre before, it’s a revelation—subtle, plush, and deeply addictive.
Leopold FC660C (Topre 45g switches)
An entry-level board that doesn’t compromise on feel. The Halo True switches provide a firm, cushioned bump that’s incredibly satisfying and well-suited for writers.
Drop ENTR (Halo True Switches)
Linear Luxe
Want the smoothest glide from keypress to keypress? These linear switches are built to feel like silk.
Wooting's analog Lekker switches aren’t just smooth—they’re pressure-sensitive, letting you adjust actuation points for each key. The typing feel is fluid, responsive, and fully customizable, making this one of the most advanced "buttery" keyboards o...
Wooting 60HE (Lekker Switches)
With a modding-friendly design and gasket-mounted construction, the GMMK Pro is the go-to board for linear lovers. Pre-lubed Gateron Reds glide with zero scratchiness and are dead silent, making it feel like your fingers are floating.
GMMK Pro (Lubed Gateron Reds)
This keyboard is pre-built for speed and smoothness. Akko Silvers are fast, low-resistance switches that feel like skating on polished glass. Great for both gaming and fast-paced typing.
Akko MOD 007 (Akko Silver switches)
Ducky boards are known for build quality, and this one uses Cherry Silent Reds for a smooth and nearly silent linear experience. The factory tuning also makes the keystrokes feel more cushioned and stable.
Ducky One 3 Daybreak (Cherry MX Silent Reds)
Hot-swappable and well-built, the TH66 features buttery linear switches and an impressive sound dampening profile. A steal for its price point.
Epomaker TH66 (Gateron Pro Yellow Switches)
Thocky Typing Experience
These boards offer that perfect “thock” sound; a deep, satisfying acoustics that match the creamy feel.
Hot-swappable with per-key RGB and a clean layout. It’s an ideal platform for crafting your own buttery board without breaking the bank.
Glorious Mechanical Gaming Keyboard GMMK 2 Compact 65%
This full-sized board brings a luxurious typing experience with Kailh Box Creams, especially when lubed. The case acoustics and switch combo create a soft, rich thock that’s as pleasing to the ears as to the fingers.
Keychron Q5 RGB Wired Custom Mech Keyboard
This enthusiast-level board is a grail for many. With a soft gasket mount and custom switch choices (like lubed Ink Blacks or Boba U4Ts), the Jane V2 offers one of the most refined, thocky typing experiences in the hobby.
TGR Jane v2 ME
A boutique option with tons of customization, the Mode Sonnet pairs beautifully with lubed Cream switches. The result? Deep thocks, stable keypresses, and a typing feel that makes you want to write a novel.
Sonnet Mechanical Keyboard – Mode Designs
A new favorite in the custom community, the Zoom65 V2 features TTC Love switches that offer a sweet, quiet bump with a mellow thock. The gasket mount adds just the right amount of bounce.
Zoom65 V2 (Wuque Studio x TTC Love switches)