With the exceptions of very expensive mechanical keyboards, most keyboards come with very cheap and mass-produced keycaps that make the keyboard dull and bland. With many countries speaking different languages it’s important that the legends are correct (duh). Certain keycap sets come with two languages on them for easy translation which is pretty cool. Conclusion Description: The Vortex Bi-Color Green is a keycap set that features a balance between green and white colors that looks aesthetic and natury. Reminds me of a long walk down a trail in the middle of a forest. The keycap set is compatible with full-size keyboards and comes in the ANSI layout, does not support ISO. The keycap set also features doubleshot PBT so you can shine your RGB lights through the keycaps in a clean way. You can find the Vortex Bi-Green on mechanicalkeyboards.com for a decent price. 19. GMK Red Samurai Custom Keycaps Photo by u/Fatboychard As you can see in the image above, there are several different profiles and shapes of keycaps to select from. Some older keyboards, especially from companies such as Razer and Corsair, will have non-standard layouts so the keycap sizes will be different than what comes with a new keycap set, unless it’s made specifically for that keyboard model.

If you really want to improve your competitive edge, we recommend that you look into a different switch instead. Low-profile or optical switches can decrease the travel distance and improve the response time when entering a keystroke. Keep in mind these switch types do make typing more uncomfortable in our experience, but they may be worth exploring. The main benefits are the aesthetics as you are able to choose the color and design of the keycaps which will allow the RGB lighting to flourish. If you’re looking to improve typing speed, try exploring other typing techniques or do regular speed tests to try and improve. There are certain styles in which each row of keys has a different height to allow for a concave or sloped shape over the entire keycap set. By changing the shape of your keycaps, it lets you take the style and feel of your keyboard to a whole new level.

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ABS keycaps are the cheapest and most common plastic used for keycaps. ABS keycaps are mass produced because of how easily they are injection molded. The keycap profile is where things start to get a little complicated. The keycap profile refers to the overall shape of the keycap, some keycaps are flat, some are rounded, with many different shapes as well. Like DSA, XDA keycaps are low profile and uniform, which results in this profile being widely used within the hobby.

The keycaps also are more durable, which means the legends won’t slowly disappear after some heavy use. Generally, the best keycap style for gaming is the Cherry profile as they are sculpted to be efficient and comfortably pressed.It's a customized profile provided by the AKKO. Offers a familiar sculpted feel to cherry or cherry profile. PBT plastic is less common but is usually higher quality than ABS. ABS keycaps feel smooth and develop a greasy shine over time, while PBT keycaps feel textured and are more durable. These both refer to the most common keycap profile for mechanical keyboards. Offer the more modern design and typing experience. The biggest difference between OEM and Cherry is that whether the keycaps are manufactured, or certified by the Cherry brand or not. Sometimes, the Cherry profile may be a little bit lower than the OEM profile, and the shape for the first row is a little bit flatter as well. Finding the best keycap profile for typing usually comes down to getting a keycap set that is efficient to type on and reduces the distance the fingers need to stretch to reach each key.