How to choose keycaps? The detailed tutorial is here

In the digital age, keyboards have become an indispensable tool in our daily lives and work. As the "facade" of the keyboard, keycaps not only affect our typing experience, but also showcase our personality and taste. Therefore, choosing a keycap that suits oneself is particularly important. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the classification and selection techniques of keycaps, hoping to provide assistance for everyone in choosing keycaps!

1. Classified by material
(1) ABS keycaps
ABS keycaps are keycaps made of ABS plastic material, which is very common in the field of mechanical keyboards. This is mainly because of its good processing performance, which can produce keycaps in various colors and textures. At the same time, the price is relatively low, but there are shortcomings in durability, oil resistance, and color change resistance.

(2) POM keycaps
POM keycaps are keycaps made of POM material. Due to their excellent physical and chemical properties, they are particularly suitable for use scenarios that require high durability and comfortable feel, such as mechanical keyboards, gaming keyboards, etc. However, their color options are limited and production costs are high. Nevertheless, this type of keycap is still widely popular among users who pursue keycap quality and feel.

(3) PBT keycaps
PBT keycaps are keycaps made of PBT material, which have excellent durability and oil resistance. They can directly transfer patterns or text onto the surface of the keycaps through thermal sublimation technology, with bright colors that are not easily faded. However, their color and transparency are average, and the cost is relatively high. Nevertheless, they still have a wide market among users who pursue keycap quality and durability.

(4) Thermally sublimated keycaps
Thermal sublimation keycaps are keycaps made using thermal sublimation technology. Thermal sublimation is a printing process that sublimates solid resin ink at high temperatures and penetrates into a medium, then condenses during the cooling process to form a brightly colored, non fading pattern or text on the surface of the keycap. It is loved by many users due to its advantages of bright colors, good wear resistance, and suitability for multiple materials.