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While they are both specific to gaming keyboards, they fulfill very different functions.
Let’s find out.
What is Rapid Trigger?
This one is pretty straightforward.
the name implies, Rapid Trigger allows for faster keypresses in succession.
The key will keep travelling past this point.
The way Rapid Trigger works is clever, though.
It doesn’t need to reach any point any upwards movement of the key will reset the switch.
You will need a keyboard that allows for adjustable actuation so you can use Rapid Trigger.
What are the advantages of Rapid Trigger?
Rapid Trigger lets you button-spam away to your heart’s content.
It also provides a big boost to tactical shooters, which prioritise standing still while shooting.
What is Snap Tap?
Basically, this changes how your keyboard prioritises keys.
Holding both at once will cancel each other out, which will stop your character from moving.
Snap tap removes a lot of the skill involved in this.
It stops A and D from cancelling each other out, and instead will prioritise the last key pressed.
It’s a fairly niche feature, so this one is really for competitive FPS players.
What are some similar features to Snap Tap?
Snap Tap is the official, proprietary term for the ‘‘null bind’’ technology used by Razer keyboards.
Essentially, all of these can be classified as different takes on SOCD.
There are some differences on different boards.
Can I get banned for using them?
Null binds essentially act as an illegal, third party bind that give an extra advantage.
Don’t worry about Rapid Trigger, though.
Adjustable actuation points are not deemed to be cheating, and this likely won’t change anytime soon.
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