Keycap Sound Tests: Compare Different Profiles & Materials
Keycaps have a huge impact on how a keyboard sounds and feels. The material, thickness, and profile of a keycap can change the acoustics of your typing experience.
Whether you prefer a deep thock, a crisp clack, or something in between, my sound tests will help you compare different keycaps—all tested under the same conditions for an accurate comparison.
Why My Keycap Sound Tests Are Reliable
I test every keycap set on the same keyboard, case, plate, and switches to keep conditions consistent. Many sound tests online use different setups, making it hard to compare keycaps fairly. My approach ensures that you hear the true impact of the keycap itself on the sound.
Keycap Sound Tests & Comparisons
Here, you can listen to sound tests of various keycap profiles and materials, including:
Keycap Profiles:
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SA Profile – Tall and sculpted, producing a deep, resonant sound.
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Cherry Profile – A low-profile sculpted design with a balanced sound.
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MT3 Profile – Retro-styled and deeply scooped, offering a deep thock.
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DSA Profile – Flat and uniform, with a higher-pitched clack.
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OEM Profile – Standard keycap height found on most pre-built keyboards.
Keycap Materials:
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PBT Keycaps – Durable and textured, often creating a deeper and more muted sound.
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ABS Keycaps – Smooth and lightweight, usually producing a sharper clack.
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Double-Shot vs. Dye-Sub – Comparing sound differences between manufacturing methods.
How Keycaps Affect Sound & Feel
Keycaps play a significant role in a keyboard’s sound and typing experience. Here’s how:
- Thicker keycaps tend to produce a deeper, fuller sound.
- PBT keycaps are more muted, while ABS keycaps are sharper and louder.
- SA and MT3 profiles create richer acoustics, while DSA and Cherry profiles are more balanced.
FAQ: Keycaps & Sound
Which keycap profile sounds the best?
If you love deep and thocky sounds, SA or MT3 are great choices. If you prefer a balanced, lower-profile sound, Cherry or OEM might be better.
Do PBT keycaps sound better than ABS keycaps?
It depends on what you prefer! PBT keycaps sound deeper and more muted, while ABS keycaps sound brighter and sharper.
Can keycaps make my keyboard quieter?
Yes! Thicker PBT keycaps can slightly dampen the sound, making your keyboard feel and sound more solid.
Are double-shot keycaps better than dye-sublimated keycaps?In terms of sound, double-shot keycaps are often thicker, which can help produce a fuller, deeper sound. Dye-sublimated keycaps are usually PBT, which also affects acoustics.
Keycaps Profile
Sound Comparison
- ABS: Cherry, OEM, SAL, MT3, SA profiles
- PBT: DSA, ASA low, XDA, Cherry, JDA, OEM,
ASA, MT3, SA profiles.
ABS vs PBT Keycaps
Sound Tests Comparison
- Cherry profile keycaps : ABS vs PBT
- OEM profile keycaps : ABS vs PBT
- MT3 profile keycaps : ABS vs PBT
- SA profile keycaps : ABS vs PBT
Keycaps Height
Sound Comparison
PBT vs PC Keycaps
Sound Tests Comparison
Awekeys Titanium Black keycaps
Profile: OEM
Material: Metal + Titanium plated
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Thickness: 1.3mm
Keys: 115 keys
Color: Titanium Black
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Cerakey Ceramic V2 Purple keycaps
Profile: Cherry
Material: Alumina Ceramics
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Thickness: 1.7mm
Keys: 114 keys
Color: Purple
Cerakey Ceramic V2 Indigo keycaps
Profile: Cherry
Material: Alumina Ceramics
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Thickness: 1.7mm
Keys: 114 keys
Color: Indigo
JTK HSA HyperFuse keycaps
Profile: HSA
Material: ABS
Legend: Double Shot
Thickness: 1.2mm
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Color: HyperFuse
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KeyTok Beat Boy keycaps
Profile: Smile
Material: PBT
Legend: Dye-Sub
Thickness: 1.4mm
Keys: 194 keys
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KeyTok KDA Ivory Symphony keycaps
Profile: KDA
Material: PBT
Legend: Dye-Sub
Thickness: 1.6mm
Keys: 130 keys
Color: Ivory
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Oshid Amber keycaps
Profile: OSA
Material: PC
Legend: 3D
Thickness: 1.7mm
Keys: 118 keys
Color: Amber
Yuzu Custom Keycaps
Profile: Cherry
Material: PBT
Legend: Dye-Sub
Thickness: 1.5mm
Keys: Base kit
Color: Custom
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