Mechanical Keyboard Community Member Survey

Mechanical Keyboard Community Member Survey
We at PMK value your passion for mechanical keyboards and your perspective as a member of the community. The purpose of this survey is to gain a deeper understanding of your interests, preferences, and behaviors. By collecting your insights, we aim to refine our website's content, features, and offerings to meet your expectations and provide you with a superior browsing and shopping experience.

Your responses will be aggregated anonymously, ensuring your privacy is protected.

Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback.
Basic Demographics
What is your gender?

FemaleNon-BinaryMalePrefer not to answerOther
What is your age range?

13-1718-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+
What is your annual income range?

$9,999 or less$10,000-$24,999$25,000-$49,999$50,000-$74,999$75,000-$99,999$100,000 or morePrefer Not to Answer
What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than high schoolHigh schoolSome college / UniversityCollege diploma / CertificateUndergraduate degreeMasters / Graduate degreeDoctoratePrefer not to answerOther
What is your occupation?
Mechanical Keyboard Experience
How long have you been using mechanical keyboards?

Less than a yearBetween 1 year and 2 yearsBetween 2 years and 5 yearsMore than 5 years
How many mechanical keyboards do you own?
How did you discover mechanical keyboards?
How would you rate your mechanical keyboard expertise?

1

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10

1 is Beginner, 10 is Expert
Keyboard Preferences and Usage
What do you use your mechanical keyboard(s) for?

Typing/WritingGamingCoding/ProgrammingOther
What type of mechanical switches do you prefer?

TactileLinearClickyNo Preference
What keyboard layout do you prefer?

Full SizeTenkeylessCompactNo preference
Do you build your own custom mechanical keyboards or buy them fully assembled?

I build my ownI buy them fully assembledI build my own and also buy them fully assembled
Community Engagement
Are you an active member of any of these online mechanical keyboard and keycap communities on reddit?

r/MechanicalKeyboardsr/keyboardsr/keycapsr/mechmarketr/CustomKeyboardsOther
Do you have other favorite subreddits?
What other keyboard or keycap communities do you frequent?
Do you participate in mechanical keyboard meetups or events?
Do you follow mechanical keyboard influencers or content creators?
Have you ever contributed to mechanical keyboard group buys or crowdfunding campaigns?

Yes, but I don't plan to againYes, and I plan to again in the futureNo, and I don't plan to contributeNo, but I plan to in the future
What are your other interests? (Select all that apply)

Arts & EntertainmentAutos & VehiclesBeauty & FitnessBooks & LiteratureBusiness & IndustrialComputers & ElectronicsTechnologyFinanceFood & DrinkGamesHobbies & LeisureHome & GardenInternet & TelecomJobs & EducationLaw & GovernmentNewsOnline CommunitiesPeople & SocietyPets & AnimalsReal EstateReferenceScienceShoppingTravelWorld LocalitiesMotorsportsE-sports
Buying Behavior
How do you usually research and gather information before purchasing a mechanical keyboard or keycaps (e.g. reddit, YouTube, etc.)
What mechanical keyboard parts do you shop for?

KeycapsSwitchesCases/framesPlatesLEDsStabilizersPCBsCase FoamO-RingsResistors/Capacitors/DiodesOther
Where do you prefer to buy your mechanical keycaps and/or keyboards?

Manufacturer's websiteOnline resellersAmazonLocal/In person retailersGroup buysMarketplaces/ExchangesOther
From most important (1) to least important (6), how strongly do each of these factors influence your purchasing decision?
How frequently do you upgrade or buy new mechanical keyboards or keycaps?
What motivates you to buy a new mechanical keyboard or keycaps?
What are the most common issues you face when buying mechanical keyboards or keycaps?
Brand Perception
What qualities do you look for in a mechanical keyboard brand?
Are there any specific brands or companies that you trust and prefer?
What would make you switch from your current preferred brand to a new one?
Survey Wrap-Up
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Mechanical Keyboard Community Member Survey

Basic Demographics

Mechanical Keyboard Experience

Keyboard Preferences and Usage

Community Engagement

Buying Behavior

Brand Perception

Survey Wrap-Up