The clicking sounds are for audio-feedback reasons. Allowing the user to know that their action got through. It is for this reason that touch-screen keyboards simulate this by having a sound for typing.
- Why do computer mice make clicking noises?
- Why do keyboards make noise?
- Why is keyboard clicking so satisfying?
- Why do gaming keyboards click?
Why do computer mice make clicking noises?
In a mouse, the clicking sound that you hear is the result of a tiny switch inside the chassis. Alone, these micro switches sound very thin, almost imperceptible. When you pair these micro switches with a large paddle or button and place them into a hollow cavity, you begin to form an instrument.
Why do keyboards make noise?
The key reason behind noisy mechanical keyboards is the very mechanism by which they work. A slider under the keycap transfers the force you exert on a keyboard key down to the spring, in turn activating the electrical circuit. The transfer of force produces noise, but that is how keyboard input is fed to your system.
Why is keyboard clicking so satisfying?
“Keyboard clicking is a gentle sound, especially if compared to glass shattering or to someone yelling. The clicking is the result of someone focusing on a task, so our brains become relaxed because this person is engaged and unlikely to harm us,” he said.
Why do gaming keyboards click?
The loud “clicking” sound they make is largely defined by the loud “clicking” sound caused by the spring loaded switch underneath. When the key is pressed, you'll feel and hear the famous “clicking” sound that lets you know that the key was pressed with sufficient force to register.