Question 1

What is KeyLab DB?

Accepted Answer

KeyLab DB is a comprehensive database of mechanical keyboard switches and keyboards. It is an information site that integrates detailed specs for over 768 switches and 1,300+ keyboards, user reviews, price comparisons, and purchase links. You can search and compare all types of switches including Linear, Tactile, and Clicky. You can also search and compare various keyboards including low-profile, gaming, and custom keyboards.

Question 2

What switch information can I search for?

Accepted Answer

You can search by switch name, brand, manufacturer, type (Linear, Tactile, Clicky), actuation force, travel distance, bottom-out force, tactile force, total travel, profile, silent support, and various other conditions. Full-text search is also available for searching by switch names and descriptions.

Question 3

What keyboard information can I search for?

Accepted Answer

You can search by keyboard name, manufacturer, model, layout (60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, Full-size, etc.), key count, mount type (Top, Gasket, Tray, etc.), connectivity (USB-C, Bluetooth, Wireless, etc.), hot-swappable support, RGB support, availability, and various other conditions. You can also filter by price range and key count range.

Question 4

Is there a switch comparison feature?

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Yes, you can compare up to 4 switches simultaneously. You can view information such as actuation force, travel, price, materials, and review ratings side by side. The comparison panel appears at the bottom of the screen and you can add or remove switches at any time.

Question 5

Is there a keyboard comparison feature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can compare multiple keyboards. You can view information such as layout, key count, connectivity, price, and review ratings side by side. The comparison feature helps you find the perfect keyboard for your needs.

Question 6

Can I post reviews?

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Yes, after user registration, you can post reviews on each switch and keyboard detail page. You can add a 5-star rating and comments, which will be helpful for other users. Anonymous reviews are also supported.

Question 7

Is there a favorites feature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after user registration, you can add switches to your favorites. You can view your favorites list from your My Page and use it for later comparison and consideration.

Question 8

How is data accuracy guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

Data is collected from official websites and reliable sources, and is published after verification by administrators. If you find inaccurate information, please report it through the contact form or Twitter.

Question 9

Can I request to add a new switch?

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Yes, you can request to add a new switch through the contact form or Twitter. Administrators will add it to the database after verification.

Question 10

How is price information updated?

Accepted Answer

Price information is automatically updated regularly. We collect price information from multiple vendors and display the lowest price. For the latest price information, please check each vendor's website.

Question 11

Where are the images sourced from?

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Switch images are collected from official websites and reliable sources. We strive to provide high-quality images, and when multiple images are available, they are displayed in a gallery format.

Question 12

Are there YouTube video reviews?

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Yes, some switches include YouTube video reviews. If a video is available, it will be displayed on the switch detail page.

Question 13

Is multilingual support available?

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Yes, we support Japanese and English. You can change the language at any time using the language switcher button at the top of the page.

Question 14

Is there an RSS feed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide an RSS feed for new switch information. You can access it at `/rss.xml`.

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