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When comparing Matias Quiet Linear vs Topre Short-Throw, the Slant community recommends Matias Quiet Linear for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Matias Quiet Linear is ranked 15th while Topre Short-Throw is ranked 16th.
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Pros
Pro Linear
Pro Tactile bump
Its action is very smooth, with a tactile bump near the top of the stroke.
Pro Low resistance after the bump
Pro Very smooth
Its action is very smooth, with a tactile bump near the top of the stroke.
Pro Compact
Short-throw switch used in compact-layout keyboards.
Cons
No cons yet!
Con Possibly semi-mechanical rubber dome
Debate over whether it is technically classified as mechanical as the question asks, or only semi-mechanical