r/MechanicalKeyboards is a subreddit with 1.4M members. The community frequently discusses keyboard, build, mechanical, looking for, and switch, and they frequently recommend/review tactile switch, linear switch, and split keyboard, and the most common flair used is builds, promotional, photos, review, and discussion.
/r/MechanicalKeyboards is about typing input devices for users of all range of budgets. We provide news / PSAs about the hobby and community hosted content. Feel free to check out our other resources and links to related communities.
Popular Topics in r/MechanicalKeyboards
#1
Keyboard
220 posts
#2
Build
66 posts
#3
Mechanical
66 posts
#4
Looking For
50 posts
#5
Switch
50 posts
#6
Keycaps
39 posts
#7
Custom
30 posts
#8
Hate
27 posts
#9
Looking
27 posts
#10
Collection
24 posts
Products Discussed in r/MechanicalKeyboards
Tactile Switch
121 reviews
#1
Kailh
4.1★ from 13 reviews
#2
Zealios
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Gateron
4.2★ from 5 reviews
Linear Switch
121 reviews
#1
Gateron
4.4★ from 49 reviews
#2
Tealios
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Akko
4.5★ from 6 reviews
Split Keyboard
42 reviews
#1
Ergodox
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Matias
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Kinesis
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/MechanicalKeyboards
#1
Builds
: "Do you like my keyboard?"
35 posts
#2
Promotional
: "Catppuccin Dark or Light? We bundled both for $109.99"
11 posts
#3
Photos
: "My Discipline"
6 posts
#4
Review
: "NK Keycult No.2/65 PC"
6 posts
#5
Discussion
: "RK86 attack shark and Epomaker RT85"
2 posts
#6
Meetups
: "KeebLife 2026 - Annual Charity Keyboard Meetup in Los Angeles - 2 WEEKS TO GO!"
1 post
#7
Help
: "What keyboard layout is this? (Green)"
1 post
#8
Mod
: "[FIX] MX Mechanical Mini backlight always on / proximity sensor + macOS 27 Caps Lock issue"
1 post
Member Growth in r/MechanicalKeyboards
Yearly
+55k members(4.1%)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026