In this article you will learn the difference between a regular and a mechanical keyboard.
Mechanical vs. Membrane Keyboards: Are Mechanical Keyboards Worth It?
There are a few different ways to tell if a keyboard is mechanical or membrane. Some are easier than others. Here’s a look at the best method for checking if a keyboard is membrane or mechanical.
Tap the key on your keyboard and listen to how loud it sounds. If it is quite loud and clicky, it is almost certainly a mechanical keyboard.
Or gently lift one of the keys off the keyboard and see if there is a switch under the key. If so, it is a mechanical keyboard.