“Razer controls the entire manufacturing process of each switch, even the blueprint,” Razer states on its website. That essentially spells out super-fast, super-precise typing - or in the case of gamers, the difference between life and death. The new Ultra-Low Profile switch is based on the “Green” version, providing “blazing fast” actuation, a distinctive click, and a reset distance that’s half of what other mechanical switches provide. Razer introduced its own Green and Orange mechanical switches back in March 2014. In the long run, mechanical switches are more durable, and the key caps typically don’t easily pop off.
Once the switch activates and the user’s action is “actuated,” the user releases the key and thus the switch and key “bounce” back to their original state, resetting the overall key. As a key is pressed, the switch stem underneath depresses a spring as it moves downwards. That said, mechanical switches just feel “precise” when typing.
That means when iPad Pro owners type on this peripheral, the keys won’t feel squishy or flat despite the slim chiclet keycaps. The big deal here is of course Razer’s new switch, which is billed as the “world’s first mechanical switch for a mobile device.” This switch features a true actuation and reset point, according to Razer, with key presses registered with 70 grams of force. This keyboard connects to Apple’s tablet by way of Bluetooth, and features a metal, multi-angle kickstand, creating a makeshift 2-in-1 device with a protective cover for working on the go. On Wednesday, Razer said that its freshly-baked Ultra-Low-Profile Mechanical switches are used in the new Razer Mechanical Keyboard Case for the iPad Pro, which is available today worldwide for $170.