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Magnetic and optical keyboards for competitive gaming

Analog switch keyboards — Hall Effect or optical — let you choose how deep each key activates and, more importantly, reset it the moment your finger starts lifting. That's Rapid Trigger, and it's the difference between a clean counter-strafe and one that arrives late.

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Razer Huntsman V3 Pro MiniSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini WirelessKeychron Q1 HE
Switch technologyAnalog optical (Gen-2)Magnetic (Hall Effect)Magnetic (Hall Effect)
Switch modelRazer Analog Optical Gen-2OmniPoint 2.0 HyperMagneticGateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula
Minimum actuation0.1 mm0.1 mm0.2 mm
Maximum actuation4 mm4 mm3.8 mm
Adjustment step0.1 mm0.1 mm0.1 mm
Rapid TriggerYesYesYes
Rapid Trigger minimum0.1 mm0.1 mm0.1 mm
SOCD resolution / Snap TapRazer Snap Tap (via firmware)Rapid Tap (software/firmware)Configurable from Keychron Launcher

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