If you need a little more guidance on this (expensive) hobby, don't miss out on our Mechanical Keyboards 101: Beginner's Guide for a deep dive into mechanical keyboards as a whole.

Honestly, once you discover the magic of mechanical keyboards, it's tough to go back to the flat, chiclet-style laptop keyboards like the Magic Keyboard - plus you just feel so much more productive. In fact, I would say mechanicals are the best keyboard for Mac (or any computer), period. But if you prefer real key feedback and the satisfying click or thock sound, or just want the ability to fully customize your keyboard the way you want, you really ought to consider a mechanical keyboard. The Magic Keyboards that come with Macs aren't enough for some people, though there are some good alternatives. From $149 at Keychron Type better with the best mechanical keyboards Like the Q1, it also can go out of stock often, so make sure to sign up for email alerts. It comes with Gateron G Pro switches, but since it's hot-swappable, you can change them out to whatever you want. This is a 65% layout with an optional knob, and aside from that, it's quite similar to the Q1 in that it has an all-aluminum body, gasket mount, several different body colors, and it's fully customizable. The Q2 is the newest addition to Keychron's extensive lineup of keyboards.

Professional but cool: Drop CTRL TKL Mechanical Keyboard.

Powerful gaming: Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Professional clack: Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac.

RGB light show: Womier K87 Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboard.

Note: Keep in mind that some options are only available from the manufacturer, and may be out of stock - if that's the case, just make sure to sign up for email alerts of when they return. Here are my current favorite mechanical keyboards for Mac right now.

With mechanical keyboards, you get physical switches that provide more tactile feedback when you type, and it also gives you a world of customization possibilities, from the switches themselves to the keycaps. This is why mechanical keyboards still exist. Most Mac users stick with the Apple Magic Keyboard or something similar, but others like to feel and hear every keystroke. When it comes to picking out the best keyboard for your Mac, it's going to be different for everyone.

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