6 Mechanical Keyboard Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 3rd, 2023

Start A Mechanical Keyboard Business

Beginning a mechanical keyboard business can be a straightforward process. These keyboards, which have a mechanical switch for each key, are built to extend durability and improve typing comfort compared to typical keyboards.

Mechanical keyboards have become exceptionally popular, spanning from budget-friendly, no-frills options to high-end, customized keyboards. After your research on the market, you will have to find reliable suppliers for mechanical keyboard components, including switches, keycaps, and PCBs (printed circuit boards). You may also need a manufacturer for assembly.

With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, you can build a successful business in this niche.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a mechanical keyboard business:

1. TechKeys ($60K/year)

TechKeys founder Brad Agdern stumbled upon the idea for his business when he had a broken keyboard and sought advice from his tech-savvy friends. Through his research, he discovered a community of keyboard enthusiasts and realized there was a market for custom mechanical keyboard parts and accessories. Brad began organizing group buys for these products and eventually started his own online retail store, TechKeys, which now earns $5,000 a month in revenue.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 1

How I Started A $5K/Month Side Hustle Selling Mechanical Keyboard Accessories

TechKeys, an online retail store dedicated to mechanical keyboard parts and accessories, grew from a hobby to a niche business earning $5,000 a month in revenue by leveraging the buying power of the group buy to manufacture additional inventory and offering them to buyers at a standard retail markup.

About

Brad started TechKeys over 11 years ago

Revenue

Brad grew the business to $5K/month

Costs

It cost Brad $1000 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a mechanical keyboard business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a mechanical keyboard business?
-> Pros and cons of a mechanical keyboard business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established mechanical keyboard business
-> Marketing ideas for a mechanical keyboard business

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4. Keychron

Keychron design and produces unique wireless Mechanical Keyboard for laptop, iPad, tablets, smartphones and PC.

5. Mechanical Keyboards

Website traffic: 1.2M/month

6. Das Keyboard

Das Keyboard offers badass geeks the ultimate experience with high-performance mechanical keyboards with superior durability, construction, and design. The mechanical key switches provide tactile and audio feedback for the best experience.