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The two main types of keyboards are mechanical and membrane keyboards.

Mechanical keyboards have a separate switch for each key which actuates the keypress. This mechanism underneath the keys makes them feel tactile and clicky. They are more expensive and have a larger form factor than membrane keyboards.

Membrane keyboards, on the other hand, have a rubber dome underneath the keys which presses against a plastic membrane to register a keypress. They are less expensive, quieter, and more compact than mechanical keyboards but are also less tactile and give a less satisfying typing experience.