When comparing Topre Purple vs Cherry MX Brown, the Slant community recommends Cherry MX Brown for most people. In the question“What is your favorite mechanical keyboard switch type?” Cherry MX Brown is ranked 1st while Topre Purple is ranked 23rd. The most important reason people chose Cherry MX Brown is:
While clicky switches (Blue, Green) provide audible feedback, they can be loud and distracting to others. Brown switches don't have any click, but still make a bit of sound because of the slight tactile bump.
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Pros
Pro Tactile bump
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 Not clicky
While clicky switches (Blue, Green) provide audible feedback, they can be loud and distracting to others. Brown switches don't have any click, but still make a bit of sound because of the slight tactile bump.
Pro Soft tactile feedback
Pro Soft pressure point
A lighter pressure point means that you don't need to hit the keys as hard for it to register. For Brown switches, you can lightly tap the key and it will register, while other switches require more force.
Cons
Con Possibly semi-mechanical rubber dome
Debate over whether it is technically classified as mechanical as the question asks, or only semi-mechanical
Con Silenced
Topre purple switches are mostly used in silenced Topre keyboards.