Here’s why, how, and a few recommended options to get you started.
Why Swap the Keycaps On Your Mechanical Keyboard?
In the beginning, all computer keyboards were mechanical.
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While we could spend an article (or even a modest book!)
Of course, that begs the question, why would you swap the keycaps on your mechanical keyboard?
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Tires wear out long before the car does.
You use different tires for different seasons and purposes.
You want to customize the look of your car to be flashier or more personalized.
The PBT keycaps with double-shot printing are durable enough to outlive the purchaser.
And you do the exact same things with keycaps.
How Do You Swap Them?
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These ultra-durable PBT keycaps will let your RGB keyboard glow bright.
But here are some basic questions to keep in mind.
ABS or PBT?
ABS is the cheaper material, and most enthusiasts don’t care for it.
One of the primary complaints is that the plastic is soft enough to wear under heavy use.
PBT is more expensive but harder wearing.
What Kind of Printing?
We discuss this in detail inour guide to replacing your keycaps, but a quick summary is in order.
Laser etching is slightly more durable, but only marginally so.
You’re unlikely to find either of these styles in aftermarket keycaps.
The PBT keycaps with double-shot printing are durable enough to outlive the purchaser.
You’ll wear the pads off your fingers before you ever wear double shot lettering off.
Backlit or Not?
Finally, consider your keyboard.
You don’t need to worry about selecting keycaps that support backlighting.
These ultra-durable PBT keycaps will let your RGB keyboard glow bright.
But however you end up customizing your board, now you know it can be done!
