Keyboard switches can be silicone dome, scissor, and mechanical
Silicone dome produce a mushier and less precise feel
Scissor allows for shorter key travel, more precision, quieter and requires less force.
Mechanical switches have the most tactile feedback, are precise and have long lifespans
Mechanical switches require different pressure and generate different sounds levels depending on the keys types.
Some keyboards has numeric keypads to make entering numbers faster
“QWERTY” layout keyboards are most common
The Dvorak keyboard provides faster and more accurate typing
Some keyboards have extra keys to control other functions, such as multimedia keys and calculator
Some keyboards offer ergonomic enhancements such as changing a keyboard’s angle and have palm rest to rest the hands
A wired keyboard may clutter up your desktop.
Wireless keyboards need to be powered either by replaceable batteries or plugging in periodically to recharge.
Wireless can also introduce latency
Latency is important for gamers because a split-second can mean the difference between win or lose.
Gaming keyboards tend to use mechanical switches
Gaming keyboards often have lighting effects to allow keys to be seen in the dark
Gaming keyboards are often highly customizable. Some allow different key mappings and their mapping can be switched back and forth between different games.