Buying guide
Keycap Upgrade Bundle
Updated How we research
Give your board a fresh new look. The page is split into four sections (A full keycap set to start fresh; Cherry profile caps for classic feel; Artisan keycaps for a personal accent; A keycap puller for safe swaps), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 16 picks. Our scores range from 6.5 to 8.6 out of 10.
- Best overall:YMDK 104 Keys Miami Thick PBT Keycaps OEM for MX GK61 TKL Full Size. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.6/10.
- Also great value:Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Classic Piano Theme, 139 Keys. Value score of 8/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Renaissance Theme, 141 Keys. Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Feature-rich:Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Window View Theme, 141 Keys. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
A full keycap set to start fresh
- YMDK 104 Keys Miami Thick PBT Keycaps OEM for MX GK61 TKL Full SizeOur score8.6/10
- Seiorca 104 PBT Keycap Set Doubleshot Backlit with Key Puller (Gray)Our score7.8/10
- NIXLAOR 104 PBT Double-Shot Backlit Keycap Set with Key Puller (White)Our score7.8/10
- 104 Keycaps Set PBT Sublimation OEM Cherry MX ANSI (Cherry Blossoms)Our score7.2/10
Cherry profile caps for classic feel
- Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Classic Piano Theme, 139 KeysOur score8.6/10
- Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Renaissance Theme, 141 KeysOur score8.6/10
- Keychron Cherry Profile Dye-Sub PBT Full Keycap Set - Window View Theme, 141 KeysOur score8.6/10
- 133 Keys Japanese Cherry Profile Dye Sub PBT Black and White Keycaps SetOur score7.8/10
Artisan keycaps for a personal accent
- Custom Resin Artisan Escape Keycap OEM R4 Cherry MX (Transparent Flower)Our score7.1/10
- ULTRAEQUIP Artisan Keycaps Skull Resin Escape 1U SA (Tricerato Fossil)Our score7.1/10
- REDQIN Artisan Keycaps Cute Ghost Shine Through Resin Escape (Fierce Little Ghost, Translucent)Our score7.1/10
- REDQIN UltraEquip Artisan Keycaps Cute Ghost Resin Escape (Poor Ghost 01, Opaque)Our score6.5/10
A keycap puller for safe swaps
- Glorious Keycap Puller - Gold Plated Stainless Steel Wire with Ergonomic Grip - Keycap Puller for Mechanical Keyboard Keycaps (GLO-Acc-KP)Our score8.1/10
- Mechanical Keyboards Inc Wire Keycap Puller ToolOur score7.9/10
- Stainless Steel Keycap Puller Key Removal Tool for Mechanical KeyboardOur score7.1/10
- Agitech Steel Wire Keycap Puller Remover Tool with LED Light (Blue)Our score7.0/10
All 16 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1YMDK's 104-key Miami thick PBT OEM keycaps fit MX boards like the GK61, TKL and full size keyboards.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Miami pink and teal colors bring a bright retro vibe
- + Thick PBT resists shine and sounds deeper than thin caps
- + Named GK61 and TKL support helps compact board owners
- - 104 keys may not cover every compact modifier size
- - Bold Miami colors can be too loud for office use
#2Keychron's Classic Piano Theme is a 139-key Cherry profile dye-sub PBT full set with a black and white music look.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Piano inspired colors give an elegant black and white theme
- + 139 keys cover Keychron and many other popular layouts
- + Dye-sub PBT legends stay sharp and resist shine
- - Theme styling may feel too stark for colorful desks
- - Dye-sub caps do not let backlighting shine through
#3Keychron's Renaissance Theme is a 141-key Cherry profile dye-sub PBT set with classical art inspired colors.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Renaissance palette adds a warm, artistic look to plain boards
- + 141 keys cover a wide range of layouts including Keychron models
- + Cherry profile keeps typing comfortable and quiet
- - Artistic theme will not suit every modern setup
- - No shine-through legends for RGB lighting
#4Keychron's Window View Theme 141-key Cherry profile dye-sub PBT set brings a soft landscape inspired palette.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Window View colors give a calm, scenic theme to your desk
- + Dye-sub PBT construction resists fading and shine
- + Wide layout support from 141 keys
- - Scenic colors may not match darker keyboard cases
- - Backlighting will not pass through the legends
#5Glorious wire keycap puller with gold-plated stainless steel wire and a molded ergonomic handle. Listed as compatible with all mechanical keyboards and keycap profiles.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Gold-plated stainless steel wire is described as extra scratch resistant against sharp keycap edges
- + Rounded wire rolls over ABS and PBT keycaps, which the listing says prevents scratches on the caps
- + Molded handle with a matte textured body gives a secure grip during long keycap swaps
- - Keycap puller only: there is no switch puller on the other end for hot-swap boards
- - Costs more than the basic plastic ring pullers that come bundled with many keyboards
#6Mechanical Keyboards Inc's wire keycap puller tool removes keycaps evenly without scratching sides.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Wire design grips under keycaps for even, safe removal
- + Less likely to scratch keycaps than plastic ring pullers
- + From a known mechanical keyboard retailer
- - Cannot pull switches, so a separate switch puller is needed
- - Wire loops can bend if used roughly
#7Seiorca's gray 104 PBT doubleshot backlit keycap set comes with a key puller for easy installation.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Included key puller makes swapping caps quick and safe
- + Doubleshot backlit legends shine through on lit boards
- + Gray colorway is neutral and professional
- - Plain design offers little visual flair
- - 104 keys may miss compact modifier sizes
#8NIXLAOR's white 104 PBT double-shot backlit keycap set includes a key puller for a bright lit keyboard refresh.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + White double-shot caps diffuse RGB lighting nicely
- + Key puller included, so you do not need to buy tools
- + PBT surface stays textured longer than ABS
- - White caps get grimy faster than dark sets
- - Basic style with no theme or artwork
#9A 133-key Japanese Cherry profile dye sub PBT set in black and white with dual English and Japanese legends.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Japanese legends add a stylish look to a simple black and white set
- + 133 keys cover most standard and compact layouts
- + Dye sub PBT keeps legends crisp over time
- - Busier legends can distract people who glance at keys
- - Check color consistency in the listing photos before buying
#10A 104-key Cherry Blossoms PBT sublimation OEM keycap set for Cherry MX ANSI boards with floral art.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Cherry blossom artwork gives a soft spring inspired theme
- + PBT sublimation keeps art and legends durable
- + ANSI 104-key layout fits common full size boards
- - ANSI only, so it will not suit ISO layout keyboards with a tall enter key
- - Floral design may not suit every workspace
#11A transparent flower resin artisan escape keycap in OEM R4 profile for Cherry MX style stems.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Clear resin with a flower inside makes a striking accent key
- + OEM R4 profile fits the escape position on most standard boards
- + Cherry MX stem compatibility suits most mechanical keyboards
- - Single decorative key adds style but no typing function
- - Resin keycaps can be heavier and feel different under the finger
#12ULTRAEQUIP's Tricerato Fossil skull resin artisan escape keycap in 1U SA profile adds a prehistoric accent.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Fossil skull design gives a unique talking point on your desk
- + 1U SA profile matches taller SA keycap sets
- + Resin craftsmanship adds depth and texture to the escape key
- - SA height may stick up oddly on low Cherry profile sets
- - Sculpted surface is less comfortable for frequent presses
#13REDQIN's Fierce Little Ghost translucent resin escape keycap lets backlighting shine through a cute ghost design.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Translucent resin glows nicely on RGB keyboards
- + Cute ghost character adds a playful accent to a plain board
- + Escape key placement makes the artisan easy to show off
- - Check the artisan's profile height matches your keycap set
- - Novelty key only, so it adds cost without improving typing
#14A stainless steel keycap puller key removal tool for mechanical keyboards, simple and durable.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stainless steel wire resists rust and bending
- + Pulls several keycaps quickly during cleaning
- + Very affordable essential tool for new keyboard owners
- - Thin wire loops can dig into fingers during long pulling sessions
- - Not suited for removing switches from hot-swap boards
#15Agitech's blue steel wire keycap puller remover tool includes an LED light for dim workspaces.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Built-in LED light helps when working in dark rooms
- + Steel wire grips keycaps securely
- + Blue handle is easy to spot on a busy desk
- - LED feature adds battery upkeep to a simple tool
- - Still does not work as a switch puller
#16The REDQIN UltraEquip Poor Ghost 01 opaque resin escape keycap offers a sad cartoon ghost accent.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Opaque resin keeps the ghost character colors bold and clear
- + Poor Ghost 01 design adds humor to a serious workspace
- + Makes a cheap, personal gift for keyboard enthusiasts
- - Opaque resin blocks RGB underglow on the escape key
- - Profile details are missing, so check height against your caps
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