Mechanical Keyboard Keycap Profiles
Mechanical Keyboard Keycap Profiles is a structured technology dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Profile, Origin / Originator, Shape. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Profile, Origin / Originator, Shape, Height, Sculpted?, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Shape groups
- 6 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Sculpted? groups
- 6 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Profile, Origin / Originator, and Shape across technology entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Profile↕ | Origin / Originator↕ | Shape↕ | Height↕ | Sculpted?↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cherry | Cherry Corp (1980s) | Cylindrical top | Low (~9.4 mm R3) | Yes (R1-R4) | Enthusiast default, slightly shorter than OEM, preferred for most custom MX builds |
OEM | Generic (used by Filco, Ducky, Corsair) | Cylindrical top | Medium (~11.9 mm R3) | Yes (R1-R4) | Most common stock profile on prebuilt mechanical keyboards, taller than Cherry |
SA | Signature Plastics | Spherical top | Tall (~16.5 mm R3) | Yes (R1-R4) | Tall retro IBM-inspired profile, thocky sound, iconic GMK SA sets, divisive typing feel |
DSA | Signature Plastics | Spherical top | Short (~7.6 mm) | No (uniform) | Short uniform spherical caps, great for ortholinear and ergonomic boards |
MT3 | Matt3o / Drop | Deep spherical dish | Tall (~17.0 mm R3) | Yes (R1-R5) | Deep scooped keycaps, nostalgic typewriter feel, designed by Matt3o of deskthority fame |
XDA | Unknown Chinese origin | Spherical top | Short (~9.0 mm) | No (uniform) | Uniform profile with large top surface, cheap and available, popular for budget custom builds |
KAT | Keyreative (KBDfans partner) | Spherical top | Medium (~10.5 mm R3) | Yes (R1-R4) | Modern sculpted spherical profile, smoother feel than SA, enthusiast favorite for GB sets |
KAM | Keyreative | Spherical top | Short (~9.5 mm) | No (uniform) | Uniform version of KAT, great for 40% and ortho boards, PBT default |
MDA | Maxkey | Spherical top | Medium (~10.5 mm) | No (uniform) | Uniform profile between SA and DSA heights, popular for budget PBT sets |
KAT (retro) | Keyreative retro sets | Spherical top | Medium (~10.5 mm R3) | Yes | Used for vintage-colorway reissues of SA-era sets with smoother feel |
Cherry XDA hybrid (CXA) | Community | Hybrid | Short-medium | No | Rare community profile that blends Cherry curves with XDA flat top |
G20 | Pimp My Keyboard | Flat top | Very short (~6.7 mm) | No (uniform) | Lowest uniform profile, almost laptop-like, used for planck/ortho builds and HHKB-style boards |
FSA | Fat SA (NovelKeys) | Spherical top | Medium-tall | Yes | Shorter take on SA, easier on the wrists while keeping the SA sculpt and feel |
CRP R3 | CRP (NL) | Cylindrical | Medium (~10.5 mm) | No (R3 only) | Dutch doubleshot reissue, classic DIN profile based on original Cherry doubleshots |
LDSA | Keyreative | Spherical top | Short (~8.0 mm) | No (uniform) | Low DSA, flatter spherical uniform profile used in low-profile ergonomic builds |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Mechanical Keyboard Keycap Profiles organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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