CORSAIR prides itself on producing premium, high-quality PC components, gaming, and streaming devices for the general consumer. We pay close attention to details on the products we offer and the accessories that come with them, such as keyboard keycaps.
For many of us, keyboard keycaps are just an accessory that facilitates text input to our PCs - they're simply part of the keyboard. But in reality, keycaps play a crucial role in enhancing the overall feel when using a keyboard. They provide rigidity to the keyboard, which gives it a premium feel when typing in text and commands.
Keycaps hold the power to elevate your typing experience to new heights of comfort and efficiency with their sculpted or contoured profiles.
When it comes to keycaps, there are two main types of materials available: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate). You might be wondering what these materials are and how they differ. ABS and PBT are two distinct types of plastics with varying properties in terms of feel, sound, and appearance. To learn more about the differences between these keycaps, you can check out our full ABS vs PBT article for a deeper dive into the differences.
In a nutshell, ABS keycaps are more common and manufactured on a large scale because they are easy to produce through injection molding. PBT plastic is becoming increasingly popular due to its superior quality compared to ABS. ABS keycaps feel smooth and tend to develop a greasy shine over time, while PBT keycaps have a textured feel and are more durable. PBT keycaps are considered better than ABS since they wear down less over time and are more resilient. Ultimately, it is up to the user's preference. Some users prefer the smooth feel of ABS, while others prefer the textured feel of PBT.
Many CORSAIR gaming keyboards have PBT keycaps, making them premium gaming keyboards with great value and overall feel.
Here are a few CORSAIR gaming keyboards equipped with PBT keycaps out of the box.
These keycaps come with the great advantage of being easily replaceable. In case your keycaps start to fade, for example, if the finish wears off or the attachment stems begin to break, you can request a replacement from us. You can do this by submitting a request using the request form.
For instructions on installing your keycap, please go to our article on how to install new keycaps. There, we covered the step-by-step process for swapping your keyboard keycaps.
For those looking to upgrade, we offer various keycap sets to match or enhance your setup for gaming.
Available in Black and White colors
Available in Onyx Black, Arctic White, Mint Green, Elgato Blue, Origin Red, and Rogue Pink
Ready for an upgrade? Check out our full range of keycaps on our official page.
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