How Can You Tell if a Keyboard Is Mechanical or Membrane?

1. On your keyboard, tap the key and see how loud it sounds. If it's pretty loud and clicky, it's almost certainly a mechanical keyboard.
2. Alternatively, carefully lift one of the keys from the keyboard and check if there is a switch underneath the key. ...
3. If you've recently purchased the keyboard, check the packaging and see if it states anything about being a mechanical keyboard. ...