Magnetic vs. Mechanical Switch Keyboards or Dual Compatibility?

With the continuous advancement of technology, keyboard innovation is progressing rapidly. Now you can find the keyboard variety is vast. In the world of keyboards, it is easy to find the different types of keyboards, from the early membrane keyboard to mechanical keyboards and magnetic keyboard.  Among them, mechanical and magnetic switch keyboards are particularly popular. But how do you choose between them, or have you ever wished that you could experience the ingenious combination of mechanical switch and magnetic switch technologies on a single keyboard?

In this article, we’ll help you understand the differences between magnetic and mechanical switch keyboards, reveal how the latest Fun60 Ultra TMR magnetic keyboard achieves compatibility with the megnetic switch and mechanical switch, and provide guidance on how to choose the right keyboard that suits your needs.

What are Mechanical Keyboards?

A mechanical keyboard refers to a keyboard that uses mechanical switches as key switches. That means there is a separate switch under each key. When the key is pressed, the metal contacts inside the switch will touch, thus triggering a signal.

The different switches determine various factors such as the operating force, the tactile feel, the sound produced, the total travel, and the response time. These characteristics vary depending on the type of switch. There are three main switch types:

• Linear switch: We often describe the linear switch smooth like butter. Smooth is the biggest feature without any bump.
• Tactile switch: Provide tactile typing experience with a noticeable bump when a key is activated without the noise.
• Clicky switch: Just like the tactile switch, provides the tactile typing experience but with an additional audible “click” sound when a key is pressed.

Advantages of Mechanical Keyboards

Durability and longevity: Mechanical keyboards are designed to last longer than membrane keyboards. Each key of a mechanical keyboard has a lifespan of more than 50 million presses, with some high-end versions exceeding 80 million. This means mechanical keyboards can perform well in durability and longevity.

Customizability: Each part of a mechanical keyboard is mostly autonomous, in this way, you can change the keyboard switches, keycaps, and other parts. The mechanical keyboards with hot-swappable switches make it easier to customize the keyboard. Replace the components with just a few simple steps.

Typing Experience: Mechanical keyboards provide satisfying tactile feedback, which some users find more comfortable for long typing sessions. And users can easily change the switches for the hot-swappable keyboards, in this way, users will have a customizable typing experience that suits their preferences for feel, sound, and performance.

What are Magnetic Keyboards?

A magnetic keyboard is a keyboard with a magnetic switch that uses changes in electromagnetic fields or differences in resistance to detect key presses. 

When related to magnetic keyboards, you must know the Hall effect keyboard. Hall effect keyboards use the hall effect sensors to detect changes in the magnetic field and detect key presses through changes in magnetic fields.

Nowadays, we use the TMR sensor technology on the magnetic keyboard. TMR keyboards use TMR sensors to detect changes in sensor resistance and detect key presses through changes in resistance.

The standout feature of magnetic keyboards are the Rapid Trigger, which enhance responsiveness and speed by dynamically adjusting the actuation and reset points of the keys. By minimizing the delay between pressing a key and registering the action in-game, you get faster reactions, giving you more chances to win. In addition, gamers can customize actuation and reset points to their liking, this results in more precise keystrokes and fewer mispresses.

In particular, the magnetic keyboard leverages TMR technology, achieving unprecedented levels of accuracy and stability.

Related Article: TMR Keyboards Explained: Features, Benefits, and More

Advantages of Magnetic Keyboards

Faster Response Time: Not like the mechanical switches that each key needs to be pressed to the fixed trigger position and then restored to the fixed reset position, magnetic switches support customizing the trigger position and reset position. It offers faster actuation and response times, reduces the risk of key bounce, and enhances performance, particularly for gaming.

Customization: Magnetic keyboards allow users to customize the trigger point and actuation force of magnetic keyboards through software. This level of customization makes magnetic keyboards suitable for gaming, typing, and various other applications.

Stability: The design of magnetic keyboards reduces the jitter and instability that can occur at physical contact points, providing more stable keypress feedback. This feature is especially important for users who need to use the keyboard continuously for long periods.

Durability: Because it uses electromagnetic characteristics, there is no physical loss of the mechanical switch, so its life is longer than that of a mechanical switch.

MagMech- Combining Both Magnetic and Mechanical Switches

FUN60 Ultra TRM

FUN60 Ultra TRM magnetic keyboard supports magnetic switches and mechanical switches, which means you can freely switch or adjust the usage mode of the magnetic and mechanical switches on the same keyboard to find the feel that suits you best.

For this kind of keyboard, we proudly launched first and called it the MagMech keyboard.

With this keyboard, you can easily customize your setup for different tasks, making them an appealing option for those who enjoy variety and versatility in their typing experience.

How Does Fun60 Achieve MagMech Compatibility?

Monsgeek has been committed to bringing the latest technology to users and providing the best experience. In order to achieve dual compatibility of mechanical and magnetic switches, we added a 5-pin hot-swappable mechanical switch socket to the magnetic switch design so that you can experience two different feels on one keyboard.

You may have noticed that FUN60 Ultra TRM adopts the north-facing LED lighting backlit. Yes, this is a choice made for better compatibility with the mechanical switch socket. With this design, we have achieved more functions in the same space. In order to make better use of space, we've also employed DFN packaging technology to ensure that every inch of space is fully utilized.

Advantages of MagMech

Customizable typing experience: You can achieve two different typing experiences on a single keyboard; isn't that cool? You can choose between mechanical and magnetic switches depending on the task at hand. Just customize your keyboard based on your needs!

Enhanced Versatility and Convenience: You can get the comfortable trying experience whether for gaming, typing, or coding. For gaming, you might prefer the speed of magnetic switches, while for typing, you may enjoy the tactile feedback of mechanical switches. And you can just set WASD or ARROW keys to magnetic switches and keep others mechanical switches. There is no need for you to purchase multiple keyboards to meet different needs.

Cost Efficiency: You don't need multiple keyboards; you can get all you want on a single keyboard. And you can easily replace the switches to extend the keyboard’s lifespan, saving money on replacements.

Improved Durability and Performance: Magnet switches have a longer lifespan compared to mechanical switches due to the lack of moving parts. This means MagMech keyboards could offer exceptional durability, with the longevity of magnetic switches and the customizability of mechanical switches. Users can also mix and match switch types over time to maintain the keyboard’s performance without worrying about wear and tear.

Future-Proofing: Since MagMech keyboards offer compatibility with both types of switches, they are likely to stay relevant as new technologies emerge, making them a long-term investment.

Making the Decision: Choose Fun60 Ultra

For gamers

If you play FPS games like Apex Legends, Valorant, or CS2, you may seek speed and accuracy, a magnetic keyboard will be a good choice. However, not all games need fast speed. If you play games that need precision and planning,  a mechanical keyboard that provides tactile feedback will be a good choice.

Mechanical switch and magnetic switch both have their benefits, and now with Fun 60 Ultra TMR, you don't need to choose from them. Just get mechanical switches and magnetic switches on a single keyboard. 

For typists and writers

You may be used to typing on a mechanical keyboard, and we understand that switching completely to a magnetic switch keyboard may make you feel uncomfortable at first. But with the FUN 60 Ultra TMR, everything is much simpler. Because the keyboard supports both magnetic switches and mechanical switches.

You can keep the mechanical switches and try to replace a few keys with magnetic switches, so that you can keep the familiar feel of the mechanical switches and enjoy the smooth feel of the magnetic switches.

For office use

For office needs, some people choose mechanical keybaord for their tactile feel. Yes, a mechanical keyboard can improve work efficiency, and reduce the possibility of false touches. However, if you feel that the sound of mechanical switches is somewhat affected, you can try using magnetic switches. The smooth feel and relatively small operation volume of the magnetic switch may make you feel more comfortable. At the same time, the fast response of the magnetic switch is also very suitable for long-term typing and document processing.

Don't worry about the failure on the first try, FUN 60 Ultra TMR provides two choices at the same time. Why not experience two different typing experiences with one keyboard?

For customization enthusiasts

If you love customizing your keyboard’s feel and look, mechanical keyboards offer the most extensive options. Hybrid keyboards offer a degree of customization with the added flexibility of switch types.

Conclusion

In this era of pursuing the ultimate experience, every detail is worthy. The FUN60 keyboard represents the cutting-edge keyboard design with its innovative dual compatibility feature. It not only meets the user's needs for a diverse input experience but also opens up a new path for the development of keyboard technology.

If you are looking for a high-quality keyboard that can improve work efficiency and entertainment experience, then you might as well consider this product! Let's start this tactile revolution together!