{"id":18381,"date":"2022-09-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocuk-production-blog-alb2-2076709841.eu-central-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/?p=18381"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:32:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T13:32:45","slug":"pbt-vs-abs-keycaps-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/pbt-vs-abs-keycaps-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"PBT vs ABS: Keycaps Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycaps come in a multitude of different colours and can either be manufactured from PBT or ABS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve put together this helpful guide showing you everything there is to know about keycaps, including explaining the difference between PBT and ABS keycaps as well as what double-shot and dye-sub keycaps are.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35027\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBS-and-ABS-Keycaps-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Keycaps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A keycap is the plastic top that covers each individual key switch. It will have either a letter, number, or symbol imprinted onto it. This legend shows what you are inputting into your PC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycaps can be made from a variety of different materials and are available in a multitude of colours. The two most common are <strong>ABS <\/strong>and<strong> PBT plastic<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two different types of keycaps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-shot&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dye-sub&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Double-Shot Keycaps?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double shot refers to the way in which the keycaps are manufactured. These keycaps are made using two separate pieces of plastic which get moulded together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The housing, cap, and imprint are all separate layers. This helps to prevent any wear and tear or fading to the imprint.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Dye-Sub Keycaps?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dye-sub is another keycap printing method. These keycaps are made with a dye that is imprinted onto the keycap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keycaps constructed through dye-subbing have a higher chance of fading and are not as resistant to general wear and tear. However, they are cheaper to produce compared to PBT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Hot Swapping?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot swapping is where you change and customise your keyboard&#8217;s keycaps or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/cherry-mx-switches-explained-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key switches<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With most standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/mechanical-vs-membrane-keyboards-which-ones-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mechanical gaming keyboards<\/a>, you can switch between different brands, types, or colours of keycaps. However, in order to change your key switches, you will need to ensure that your chosen keyboard has a compatible hot-swappable modular PCB. You will also need dedicated tools, such as a keycap puller.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23669\" style=\"width:252px;height:252px\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see more about hot-swapping and building your own mechanical keyboard in our very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/overclockers-uk-academy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-building-your-dream-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK Academy<\/strong><\/a> guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/overclockers-uk-academy-how-to-build-a-mechanical-keyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are PBT keycaps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PBT keycaps are made out of polybutylene terephthalate plastic. This is typically more expensive to produce but is durable and can survive even in extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thicker material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More durable and long lasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stylish matte look and textured feel to them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More expensive&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louder when typing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Favourite Keyboards with PBT Keycaps:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DuckyOne3-Classic-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18382\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DuckyOne3-Classic-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DuckyOne3-Classic-580x283.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DuckyOne3-Classic.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ducky One 3 Classic Full sized Mechanical Gaming Keyboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full sized mechanical gaming keyboard <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built with all-new QUACKY mechanics <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot-swappable PCB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-shot PBT keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per-key RGB backlighting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All white with either a Year of the Ox or Tiger spacebar <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ducky-one-3-classic-fullsize-usb-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-cherry-red-pure-white-uk-layout-kb-2b3-dk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Corsair K65 RGB Mini 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60% mechanical keyboard <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with Cherry MX Red key switches <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PBT double-shot keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per-key RGB backlighting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Corsair iCUE software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleek, all white design <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/corsair-k65-rgb-mini-60-white-usb-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-mx-red-ch-9194110-uk-kb-0be-cs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CorsairK65-RGBMini-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18383\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CorsairK65-RGBMini-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CorsairK65-RGBMini-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CorsairK65-RGBMini-580x276.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CorsairK65-RGBMini.jpg 777w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RazerHuntsman-V2-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18384\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RazerHuntsman-V2-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RazerHuntsman-V2-580x399.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RazerHuntsman-V2.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Razer Huntsman V2 Gaming Keyboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full sized gaming keyboard <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Razer branded optical switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PBT double-shot keycaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per-key RGB backlighting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included ergonomic wrist rest <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/razer-huntsman-v2-optical-usb-rgb-gaming-keyboard-purple-switch-uk-layout-rz03-03930900-r3w1-kb-13n-ra.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also purchase sets of PBT keycaps that you can use to upgrade and change the look of your current keyboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37096\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps.png 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ducky 132 Daisy PBT ISO\/ANSI Keycaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PBT keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-shot <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both ISO and ANSI layout <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with 132 keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floral novelty designs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pastel colour scheme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ducky-132-key-pbt-dye-sub-keycaps-us-uk-layout-daisy-per-dck-00667.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glorious GPBT Caribbean Ocean Keycaps:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PBT keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dye-sub <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO layout <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with 115 keys <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Cherry MX Switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vivid mixture of light and dark blues <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/glorious-gpbt-keycaps-115-pbt-keycaps-iso-uk-layout-caribbean-ocean-kb-038-gr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-GPBTKeycaps-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18386\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-GPBTKeycaps-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-GPBTKeycaps-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-GPBTKeycaps-580x338.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-GPBTKeycaps.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are ABS Keycaps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABS keycaps are constructed from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic. ABS plastic is cheaper to produce compared to PBT.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheaper than PBT&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quiet when typing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can be shiny\/greasy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinner material&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wears down easier over time&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Favourite Keyboards with ABS Keycaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/XtrfyK5-Compact-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18389\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/XtrfyK5-Compact-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/XtrfyK5-Compact-580x299.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/XtrfyK5-Compact.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cherry Xtrfy K5 Compact 65% USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>65% mechanical gaming keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABS keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes Kalih red mechanical key switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per-key RGB backlighting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot-swappable <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/xtrfy-k5-compact-65-usb-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-white-k5-rgb-cpt-tpwhite-r-uk-kb-00v-xt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Das Keyboard X50Q USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mechanical gaming keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamma Zulu key switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABS keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Per-key RGB backlighting <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes an ergonomic wrist rest <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/das-keyboard-x50q-usb-rgb-soft-tactile-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-uk-layout-kb-00c-ds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/das-keyboard-x50q-keyboard-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27306\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/das-keyboard-x50q-keyboard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/das-keyboard-x50q-keyboard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/das-keyboard-x50q-keyboard-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/das-keyboard-x50q-keyboard.jpg 594w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mountain-Everest-CoreTKL-300x143.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18391\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mountain-Everest-CoreTKL-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mountain-Everest-CoreTKL-580x276.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mountain-Everest-CoreTKL.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mountain Everest Core TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>TKL mechanical gaming keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with Cherry MX Brown key switches <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABS keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO layout <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated media dock <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes a USB hub for additional peripherals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/mountain-everest-core-80-tkl-cherry-mx-brown-rgb-usb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-uk-iso-layout-bla-kb-008-mt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also purchase sets of ABS keycaps that you can use to upgrade or change the look of your current keyboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-AuraKeycaps-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18392\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-AuraKeycaps-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-AuraKeycaps-580x422.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Glorious-AuraKeycaps.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glorious Aura ABS Keycaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABS keycaps <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-shot <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US ANSI layout <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>104 keys <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Gateron, Kalih, and Cherry key switches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/glorious-aura-keycaps-104-keys-us-ansi-layout-gs-00h-gr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tai-Hao Rainbow Limited Edition ABS Keycaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABS keycaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US ANSI layout <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/tai-hao-rainbow-limited-edition-abs-keycaps-us-layout-kb-029-ta.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tai-Hao-Rainbow-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20341\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tai-Hao-Rainbow-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tai-Hao-Rainbow.jpg 519w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-spacer getwid-hide-mobile\" style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You Have a Preference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you prefer PBT or ABS keycaps? 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