Recent years have seen an explosion in the market for mechanical keyboards, with new models coming out every month! Companies have designed their keyboards to do everything from gaming to coding, and some even targeted specific applications or users.

Many of these newly-designed mechanical keyboards contain features that are either one-of-a-kinds or highly popularised. For example, some include backlit keys, customizable layouts, white-coloured text, per-key modifiers (such as media buttons), and more.

These types of specialisations appeal to different people and cater to various needs. Since each user has unique preferences, it is important to evaluate which ones you like and why so that you know if this product will work for you or not.

Some of these products become fan favourites and gather large followings due to their appealing designs and helpful features. Others fail to meet their initial expectations or prove themselves effective and useful.

This article will discuss some key points about the functionality and performance of one such keyboard – the Casanova QT. It was originally released in May 2018, but has gathered attention ever since then. Let’t dive into some information shall we? 🙂

Disclaimer: The following discussion will be focused mostly on talking about similarities between the Casanova and other similar mechanical keyboards. As mentioned before, not everyone enjoys using a mechanical keyboard and vice versa. These comparisons may therefore only apply to certain individuals.

Kailh keyboards

Recent mechanical keyboard designs have become very popular due to their unique features and overall quality. One such company is Kailh, which makes low-profile, sleek, space-saving keyboards that are known for their incredible tactile feel and functionality.

Most notably, they include a row of blue underglow LEDs next to each key that can be used either as a profile indicator or for additional backlighting. This feature allows you to use the LEDs in various ways to achieve different looks and effects!

These look-alike buttons fit easily underneath most computer monitors and even some flat panel TVs, making them perfect for users who want a seamless experience when using their device. Because they are also manufactured at a production facility that specialises in electronics, Kailh products are known to be durable and high quality.

However, although they are marketed as being ideal for gaming, these types of keyboards are not limited to just that.

Unicomp keyboards

Unicomp is an American company that makes some of the highest quality mechanical keyboard products out there. They are known for making solid, durable keyboards with good tactile feel. The first thing people notice about their keyboards is how beautiful they look! Most have cool designs or features such as glowing diodes or RGB backlighting.

Many people praise their durability due to the sturdy components used in each keycap. Each switch is mechanically engineered to last which helps mitigate failure after use.

Another big talking point is the number of customization options available. You can easily change the function of any button, pick your favourite colour scheme, and even replace individual switches if needed!

Some people say that using a Unicomp keyboard will help improve your hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The tall, vertical nature of the keys aids this by giving you more space to place your fingers between typing.

Topre keyboards

One of the most popular types of mechanical keyboard is the top-row, all-keys-functioning board. These are typically referred to as “carpet” style boards because you can feel each keystroke through the tactile nature of the switch and the solid feeling of pressing down every button.

Some examples of these include the K65 Pro (which we have here at TheKeyboardGeek.com), the G1 Professional, or even the older Cherry MX Brown switches!

These types of switches are great for the tactility they offer, but what people sometimes forget about them is how loud they are. A person using one of these will find it very difficult to be distracted by sounds when they are actively typing.

Another downside to some top row boards is that some require more space than others for hands to access all of the keys. This could be due to the length of the individual rows, or the fact that some need wider gaps between keys in order to accommodate different sized thumbs.

Membrane keyboards

For those who are looking for a more minimalist style keyboard, there is one option that has really picked up steam. These are called membrane or rubber switch keyboards. The top layer of each key is a soft plastic material which can be pressed down to activate the key.

The advantage of this design is that it requires very little space, making them ideal for small computer users or people with limited desk spaces. Due to the nature of the switches, these also require less energy to use than other mechanical switch types.

There are two main varieties of membrane switches; tenkeyless (TKL) and full size. TKLs do not have number pads or function keys like some larger keyboards do, instead relying on media and web browser apps being assignable as “function” buttons.

Full sized membrane keyboards typically lack the dedicated cursor keys but have additional features such as backlit caps lock, USB connectivity, N-Triggers, and customizable layouts. Because they have greater range of motion, cream coloured membranes are sometimes preferred over black ones.

Scissor switches

Like the switch type mentioned above, scissor switches are also known as trackball switches. These switches work in a very different way than spring-loaded ones. Rather than having to apply pressure to make it move, like with a tactile clicky keypad, they have a blade that moves along a vertical axis, making them more unique.

These blades can be pressed down or lifted up, creating either a clicking or no sound depending on what mode you put the keyboard into!

Some people say that these switches feel less solid than those types but we think the opposite – they seem much better quality due to the longer lasting durability. Because there is no mechanical element involved (the spring), corrosion does not affect how well they work. This means you get clearer clicks and no dulled sounds over time!

Overall though, they are just as effective and fun to use! They are quite popular now and seen as the best choice for professional level users and gamers.

Tactile switches

Tactile switch types are one of the most important parts of any mechanical keyboard. These are typically found under the keycap layer, and require press contact to activate. The way these work is by having a spring-loaded button that needs to be pressed in order to make the switch activate.

The springs used for this purpose are usually very strong and durable, which is why they remain popular switch types. One downside to tactile switches is that it can become uncomfortable to type with them if you’re not using low-damping keyboards.