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Red vs Brown Switches: Which Style Fits You?

Red, brown, blue...what's the difference, and which is best for you?

Megan Thaler
By Megan Thaler
4 minute read

When buying a new mechanical keyboard, you may be wondering which switch color is best for you. Here is a simple explanation of the differences, along with some examples so you can hear the difference.



Megan Thaler
About Megan Thaler

When she's not wreaking havoc as Techies in Dota 2, Megan dabbles in almost any PC game, most recently Overwatch, Hades, and Warzone.

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