How to choose the BEST mechanical keyboard for you

That Mark Gilroy β€’ June 9, 2025
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Explore the fascinating world of mechanical keyboards with my complete beginner's guide! Discover diverse layouts, customize your typing experience, and find the perfect fit for your style and budget. Whether you're a gamer, coder, or typing enthusiast, this video reveals the essentials to get you started, without overwhelming you. πŸ›’ *PRODUCT LINKS* DIRECT TH99 : https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-th99?variant=48378576798004&sca_ref=8717105.67CNRRCGyl Galaxy70 : https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-galaxy70?variant=48029804790068&sca_ref=8717105.67CNRRCGyl HE75Mag : https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-magcore-87?sca_ref=8717105.67CNRRCGyl Carbon60 : https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-carbon60?sca_ref=8717105.67CNRRCGyl MagCore 87 : https://epomaker.com/products/epomaker-magcore-87?sca_ref=8717105.67CNRRCGyl KeyTok Godzilla custom low-profile PBT keycaps : https://www.keytok.com/collections/keycap-sets/products/berry-black-classic-godzilla?sca_ref=5851635.XnnixxcrFT AMAZON Galaxy70: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D37LNH7Z?maas=maas_adg_A7935830D2446F548659D9131A18F4CB_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas P75: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D66R348T?maas=maas_adg_7857561A7CECDE5903D3E5CE3B996C59_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas TH99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPMDNY8C?maas=maas_adg_844829D686973B54BC11371FE517A413_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ALI EXPRESS HE75 MAG: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oChhgY5 TH99: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCHeIhh β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- πŸ™Œ WIN COOL TECH Ever wanted to see what really goes on behind the scenes of the channel? Or get early access to videos before they go live? How about winning some of the amazing gear I feature – shipped straight to you? Join my Access All Areas membership – it’s packed with perks like: 🎁 Monthly prize giveaways (yep, the good stuff – no cheap swag) 🎬 Early, ad-free access to upcoming videos πŸ“Ή Weekly behind-the-scenes rambles where I share what I’m working on (and what’s going wrong!) πŸ’¬ Access to community chats so you can connect and share ideas πŸ“Š The chance to vote on future content and help shape the channel All starting from the price of a coffee. Want to give it a try? Your first month is completely free. πŸ‘‰ https://thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters/sign_in β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- ⌚️TIMESTAMPS 0:00 : Intro 1:05 : Different use cases 2:19 : Layouts 4:51 : Keycaps 6:02 : Switches 10:55 : Sound/typing test 12:40 : Software & lighting 15:55 : Price 18:24 : Top tips for beginners β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- πŸ‘€ WATCH THIS NEXT Want a low-profile keyboard? Here are some of the best: https://youtu.be/d0-qUyDJgR0?si=dhpAFf2fDXVv3EWF β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- πŸ“¨ MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Become an expert in psychology, tech and productivity in just 4 minutes! Sign-up to my free monthly email newsletter at : https://the-modern-geek.ck.page/6d320d9ee6 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- πŸ–₯ SETUP My desktop/mobile wallpapers: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/collections/wallpaper-packs My kit: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/pages/kit Soundtrack from Epidemic Sound (use free for 30 days): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/k3z7tx/ Titles by MotionVFX: https://motionvfx.sjv.io/markgilroy (use code GILROY10 for 10% off) Short subtitles by Submagic: https://submagic.co?via=mark94 Thumbnail artwork by Canva: https://www.canva.com/join/xsh-trl-nnr [All of the above include affiliate links unless otherwise stated] β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- βœ‹πŸΌ LET’S BE FRIENDS Website : https://thatmarkgilroy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatmarkgilroy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thatmarkgilroy.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatmarkgilroy0 Community: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”-

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