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The MK‑Brown version strikes the best balance for a hybrid use case (coding + occasional FPS). 4. Features & Software | Feature | Implementation | |---------|-----------------| | Key rollover | NKRO (N‑Key Rollover) via VIA‑compatible firmware. | | Programmability | VIA software (open‑source) allows key remapping, macro creation, and lighting control (single‑zone only). | | Macros | Up to 8 custom macros stored in EEPROM, assignable to any key. | | Media controls | Dedicated Fn + F‑keys (mute, volume, playback). | | USB‑C passthrough | None (no pass‑through). | | On‑board memory | 1 MB for storing a single VIA profile (useful when moving the keyboard between PCs). |

All switches are hot‑swappable via a 3‑pin socket, meaning you can replace or upgrade them without soldering. The stock switches feel well‑lubed (factory applied with a thin layer of Krytox 205g0), which reduces scratchy noise and improves smoothness. mkbd-122

| Switch type | Manufacturer | Tactile/Linear | Actuation force | Feel description | |-------------|--------------|----------------|-----------------|------------------| | | Gateron | Clicky (tactile + audible) | 50 g | Classic “typewriter” click, great for typists who love audible feedback. | | MK‑Brown | Gateron | Tactile (silent) | 45 g | Light bump, subtle, ideal for mixed typing/gaming. | | MK‑Red | Gateron | Linear | 45 g | Smooth, no tactile bump, excellent for fast keystrokes in games. | The MK‑Brown version strikes the best balance for