These Razer PBT upgrades usually retail on Amazon for about $30, but I got them refurbished from Razer on Amazon for $18 (they are practically new; the only thing wrong is they didn’t come in the original box). My keyboard (Razer Blackwidow Chroma) originally had black ABS keycaps, which showed A LOT of oil from my fingers, but these are more sturdy material with the tops feeling more course than cheap plastic. These also let my RGB shine through still which is a major plus for me!
They come with stabilizers and a keycap puller, a nice plus if this is your first time changing keycaps. (I just used my old stabilizers though that were already present under my old keycaps because they were still in good shape.) These keycaps are compatible with all mechanical switches that are cross-shaped and are either 60%, 80%, or full-sized. They come in four colors: black, white, pink, and green.
Pros
Price Point - Retails for $30, and occasionally on sale for less than $25
Durable PBT material on each keycap that is matte and textured
Compatible with RGB keyboards
Full-set compatible with 60%, 80%, or full-size
Cons
Not compatible with unconventional keyboard layouts beyond 60%, 80%, or full-size
Stabilizers included only are compatible with Razer branded keyboards
Looks fantastic with RGB, but extremely difficult to read the keyboard if RGB is not supported
About Keycaps
Before purchasing keycaps, remember that there are many different aspects of them that will affect both the sound and feel of your keyboard. A few things to keep in mind include:
Material - ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate), etc.
Profile/Shape - Cherry, OEM, etc.
Compatibility - This varies across different keysets. If your keyboard uses an unconventional layout such as a Razer Blackwidow, it may be harder to find kits that are compatible in a full set. The bottom row on most Razer keyboards are a different size than common mechanical keyboards.)
For people who are looking to purchase an affordable PBT keycap set without dropping some big $ on a new set, these keycaps are a good option to look at!
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