"Think of a keyboard switch like light switches. They have a fixed point where they activate, and all they can report is whether they're in one of two states. Hall effect switches are more like light dimmer knobs. They know exactly where they currently are and can report that information back to the computer, which has a number of advantages over traditional keyboard switches."
"For starters, you don't have to settle for a fixed actuation point like you do on most keyboards. You can use the software to set the keys to be super sensitive, or require them to be almost all the way down, or even set keys to send different button presses depending on how hard they're pressed. If you like to play video games, you can set keys to act like an analog joystick or trigger, letting you easily steer in racing games or walk in RPGs without picking up a controller."
"It's a premium mechanical keyboard throughout. The switches themselves are made by Gateron, and our reviewer noted that they're exceptionally smooth, thanks to the pre-lubed rails and magnetic sensor. The gasket mount design and full aluminum body work together to provide a soft, deep, typing experience. Unless you're already using linear switches, you might miss some of the crispness and feedback you get from a tactile or clicky mechanical switch."
Hall effect switches provide continuous positional data, allowing adjustable actuation points, analog-style inputs, and multi-output behavior based on press depth. Software customization enables setting keys to be extremely sensitive, require deep presses, or emit different signals depending on actuation, and can emulate analog joysticks or triggers for gaming. The QMK-based software is accessible via a Keychron web launcher but requires a wired connection to make changes. Gateron Hall effect switches come pre-lubed and pair with a magnetic sensor for very smooth travel. The keyboard uses a gasket mount and full aluminum body for a soft, deep typing feel.
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