Keyboard Types for Every Conquest

Choosing the right keyboard makes all the difference! It is your gateway to the digital frontier; it is like picking your game weapon, giving you a winning edge in battles, and daily tasks.

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Keyboard

Hexgears mechanical keyboards are built to empower you into realms of virtual conquests; from gaming to office tasks, our gears offer excitement and immersion for a winning edge.

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Switches

Switches are the core of mechanical keyboards; offering superior haptic experiences and key press precision that elevates the gaming and typing experience.

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Keycaps

Keycaps are crucial in enhancing every key press; providing a sweet and satisfying typing feel. Engineered with precision, for long-lasting keycap clarity to Letters and Legends.

Decoding the Layout

Let’s dive and decode the various key placement on a full-sized keyboard. Each section of a keyboard layout encompasses a group of keys – Typing & Control, Number Keys (rows), Arrow Keys, Function Keys, Editing Keys, and the Number Pad - as shown below.

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Keyboard Size Keyboard Name Typing & Control Number Keys (row)
Arrow Keys Function Keys Editing Keys Number Pad
100%  Full Sized ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
96% Compact Full Sized ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
80% Tenkeyless ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ None
75% Compact Tenkeyless ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Some Kept None
65% Compact ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Comb-Keys Comb-Keys None
60% Mini ✔️ ✔️ Comb-Keys Comb-Keys Comb-Keys None
A mechanical keyboard's gasket setup can include different components depending on the keyboard type. Some keyboards come with sound-dampening foam for that satisfying creamy "thock" sound, while other keyboards may have detachable frames for personalized setups.
Anatomy of the keyboard structure

Choosing the Right Size for Your Setup

CloudStrike Y5 Mechanical Keyboard

Custom Full Size 100% | 108-Key

Suitable for: All-day office, gaming, professionals.
Extra keys: Media control.
Recommended keyboard: CloudStrike Y5

DeathStrike GK715 Mechanical Keyboard

Full Size 100 % | 104-Key

Suitable for: All-day office, gaming, casual computing.
Missing keys: No missing keys
Recommended keyboard: DeathStrike GK715

ShadowKey I4 Mechanical Keyboard

Full Size Compact 96% | 99-Key

Suitable for: Gaming, office use, data entry
Missing Keys: Some navigation/function keys
Recommended keyboard: ShadowKey I4

CloudStrike Y3 Mechanical Keyboard

80% Tenkeyless (TKL) | 87-Key

Suitable for: Daily gaming, and office use.
Missing keys: Number pad
Recommended keyboard: CloudStrike Y3

 ShadowKey I2 Mechanical Keyboard

Compact Tenkeyless 75% | 84-Key

Suitable for: Daily gaming, office use, enthusiasts
Missing Keys: Number pad, some navigation keys
Recommended keyboard: ShadowKey I2

PowerBlade X1 Pro Mechanical Keyboard

Compact 65% | 68-Key

Suitable for: Daily gaming, office use, enthusiasts
Missing Keys: Number pad, some navigation, function Keys
Recommended keyboard: PowerBlade X1 Pro

Mechanical Switches

Mechanical switches are the core component of mechanical gaming keyboards, and have become popular in daily use due to their precision, accuracy, and overall typing experience. Linear, Tactile, and Clicky switches are the three main types of mechanical keyboard switches, each offering a distinct feel and sound.

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Linear Switches

- Feel: Smooth and consistent from top to bottom with no tactile bump.
- Sound: Generally quieter, with no audible click.
- Usage: Preferred by gamers for fast, uninterrupted keystrokes, as they allow for quick, repetitive key presses.

Tactile Switches

- Feel: Have a noticeable bump in the middle of the keypress, providing feedback that the key has been actuated.
- Sound: Quieter than Clicky switches, but still produce a soft sound when the bump is encountered.
- Usage: Ideal for typists who want to feel each keypress but don’t require the loud click, providing a balance between gaming and typing.

Clicky Switches

- Feel: Similar to Tactile switches with a pronounced bump, but also include an audible click sound.
- Sound: Loud and distinct click when the bump is passed, signaling that the keypress has been registered.
- Usage: Popular among typists & gamers who enjoy audible and tactile feedback, though the noise level might be distracting in shared or quiet environments.

box-switch-structure Anatomy

Keycaps

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Common Keycap Profiles

  • Cherry — sculpted profile

Manufactured by: GMK, Infinikey, ePBT, JTK

  • DSA — uniform profile

Manufactured by: Keyreative

  • KAM — uniform profile

Manufactured by: Keyreative

  • KAT — sculpted profile

Manufactured by: Keyreative

  • MT3 — sculpted profile
  • OEM — sculpted profile. Often the profile of stock keycaps that come with a pre-built keyboard.

Manufactured by: Tai-Hao

  • SA— sculpted profile

Manufactured by: Signature Plastics

Keycap Materials

Keycaps are crafted from either ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) plastics, perfect for gamers looking for performance and durability. For the ultimate in style and longevity, Double-Shot keycaps are a game-changer, crafted with a dual-injection molding process that makes them far more durable than standard ABS caps. Get ready for an epic gaming experience with keycaps that can handle every intense session!

ABS Keycaps

  • Crisper legends
  • Smoother feel
  • More color variety
  • More leveled profiles
  • Available in double-shot


PBT Keycaps

  • More durable than ABS
  • Texture for enhanced grip
  • Deeper sound profile
  • Can be customized
  • Available in double-shot
  • Resistant to key shine & fade

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