The Cherry MX switch, first released way back in 1983, is the backbone of the current mechanical keyboard craze. We can talk all day about the IBM buckling spring or Topre’s “thocky ...

The Topre switch Cooler Master chose to use has a 45g actuation force. Cooler Master put a spin on the regular Topre switch by adding in a Cherry MX keycap compatible stem.

In which Reece buys a $300 electro-capacitive keyboard from Japan. Why did he feel so compelled to, and what does it say about the modern keyboard market?

These are not cheap boards by any means. Topre has always been a recommendation to me from people who know I like tactile ...

It does still have some of the feel of a Cherry mechanical switch, if anything it’s like a blend of MX Red and MX Black, but at the same time it’s nothing like either.

With the Topre switch and concept out of the way, let us get to why we are here today, and that is because Topre has sent over the Type Heaven 104-key keyboard for us to test. Here the idea is simple.

Stock Topre switches are usually rated for 45-55g actuation, and you can't just swap a spring to change the resistance like you can with MX-style switches.

The feel of the Topre capacitive switch takes some getting used to, but most people end up loving it. In addition I use a Genovation ControlPad CP24 with custom keycaps for macros.

For those who love the feel of a Topre switch and crave the customisation opportunities available from Cherry MX keycaps, it's a match made in heaven. But this is a very niche solution, and at £ ...

The Topre Type Heaven ZA0100 keyboard ($150) is the company's first model that brings these impressive switches to consumers at a reasonable price.

These key switches activate with a 45cN, linear force. Distance to actuation point is 2mm. Switching and 'click' points are undetectable. Cherry says bounce time is under 5ms. Cherry MX Silent Black ...