What happens when a keyboard runs out of click lifespan

[star72]

Thinking of getting the apex pro which has a 100 million keypress lifespan and im wondering:
- if the 100 million keypresses is per key or the entire keyboard altogether
- Does the key/keyboard stop functioning after 100 million key presses
- on average how long (months/years) is 100 million keypresses for someone who spends 3+ hours a day using the keyboard (1-2 hours gaming)

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/dmeth8/razer_huntsman_te_vs_apex_pro_tkl/
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it says the apex pro keycaps and can last up to a year, can anyone confirm this?

[Ruse]

It'll last you years. Stop worrying over such a silly thing.

[star72]

Originally posted by Dogbait:

It'll last you years. Stop worrying over such a silly thing.

a lot of money is being spend on this thing, just trying to make sure :)

[_I_]

double key inputs, missed key inputs, poor key push force, sticky or wobbley keys

as for lifespan, look up what kind of key switches it uses

[star72]

Originally posted by _I_:

double key inputs, missed key inputs, poor key push force, sticky or wobbley keys

as for lifespan, look up what kind of key switches it uses

what about the reddit reply talking about the lifespan of the keycaps? is it true?

[_I_]

as long as you dont pull and replace them constantly they will be fine

[𝓡𝓮𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓒𝓪𝓽]

Originally posted by Sperkel 雷:

Thinking of getting the apex pro which has a 100 million key press lifespan and I'm wondering:
- if the 100 million keypresses are per key or the entire keyboard altogether
- Does the key/keyboard stop functioning after 100 million key presses
- on average how long (months/years) is 100 million keypresses for someone who spends 3+ hours a day using the keyboard (1-2 hours gaming)

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/dmeth8/razer_huntsman_te_vs_apex_pro_tkl/
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it says the apex pro keycaps and can last up to a year, can anyone confirm this?

It'll last you years, mechanical switches are known to have a long lifespan. If you're that worried about it may I make a recommendation?

Get a hot-swap board. If a switch dies you can just replace it by pulling it out and plugging a new one in. You can also swap out all of your switches for a new switch type if you want to experiment.

[Astro_80 (WASH YOUR HANDS!)]

Yes, it will still function normally

[Revelene]

The lifespan is estimated, not an exact number of clicks. It could fail way before that or even well after.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

OP answer this question, how many times do you need to sit down on it a chair before it breaks?

Now apply the same question to your question, then ask yourself did you ask a silly question, and answer will be yes, as there no fixed answer to that question.

[Talby]

The GMMK[www.pcgamingrace.com] may be perfect for you, it has replaceable switches...

[TIGGER]

Er it stops clicking

[Julien, cut it out.]

It dies in agony.

[Overseer]

If a switch dies you can most likely replace it. Depending on PCB, its possible to replace switches, even if it means you have to use a soldering iron.

[ThatzYoAzz]

Originally posted by Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

OP answer this question, how many times do you need to sit down on it a chair before it breaks?

Now apply the same question to your question, then ask yourself did you ask a silly question, and answer will be yes, as there no fixed answer to that question.

Can you say?...condescending....

[Komrade]

Originally posted by ThatzYoAzz:

Originally posted by Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

OP answer this question, how many times do you need to sit down on it a chair before it breaks?

Now apply the same question to your question, then ask yourself did you ask a silly question, and answer will be yes, as there no fixed answer to that question.

Can you say?...condescending....

How was that condescending?