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Lifetime of Non-Mechanical Keyboards

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TIGR

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I use a mechanical keyboard myself, but to help me inform my clients better, am looking for info on the lifetime of non-mechanical keyboards. Clearly mechanical keyboards (seems the switches are typically rated for 20 to 50 million operations each) should outlast non-mechanical models but I don't know by how much.

This topic isn't to discuss the other advantages of mechanical keyboards, or for anecdotal experiences. Just durability/longevity comparisons, info, ratings, etc.
 
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Like how bad other NON MECH KBs can be?
Just donated my third KB in the last 4 years. It was a logitech wireless KB/Mouse combo. The KB issues started after 1 year of gentle home use.
I now use mech KBs everywhere.
 
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I've owned a Das for 1 year of daily use. The action has not changed one bit.
 
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Binge said:
I've owned a Das for 1 year of daily use. The action has not changed one bit.
Click to expand...

Have owned a DAS for about 1 month - seems to be getting better with every click!
 
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