$35 Keycaps Even Worth It???

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  • @EmpressHsiao
    @EmpressHsiao 2 роки тому +146

    The Kanji word on the space bar is 太極 - Taichi/taiji, which symbolizes the balance between black and white.

  • @ericseguin2421
    @ericseguin2421 2 роки тому +54

    I 90% of my sets are PBT clones and the only slight issue I’ve encountered you didn’t mention was warped spacebar, which is easily fixed with warm water and your hands. Tbh It’s hard to justify $150 + sets when these exist, if you don’t care about minute details.

    • @stormtrooperman5621
      @stormtrooperman5621 Рік тому +3

      Same here, the difference isn't huge an they sound the same. I could never osh myself to buy 200 botanical garden when in amazon there $40 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @mrtxmrtx1025
      @mrtxmrtx1025 Рік тому +6

      GMK sets also have warped spacebars occasionally which is insane

    • @horseypeeps5382
      @horseypeeps5382 Рік тому +2

      I agree, though most of my Drop or GMK keycaps were bought under a bogo or significantly reduced sale rate.

    • @hyakkimaru1057
      @hyakkimaru1057 Рік тому

      where do i buy those? thx for the info

    • @zeoツ
      @zeoツ Рік тому

      ​@@hyakkimaru1057aliexpress or taobao

  • @BentTimeAndSpace
    @BentTimeAndSpace 2 роки тому +11

    When you started talking about how the set comes with multiple sizes of certain keys (fn, alt, shift), I knew you were going to say these are absolutely worth it for the price. Finding keycap sets that come with different R row sizes and U sizes are hard at this price point especially when you only build budget boards. Thanks for the review! Definitely added to my list

  • @Zeie
    @Zeie 2 роки тому +8

    Any dye-sub pbt keycap are level 3 imo, they're always super thick (1.4mm - 1.7mm) and the legends are much nicer than level 2 clones due to the dye-sub printing process. Also they're usually 100$ pbt as apposed to mixed abs + pbt which is excellent in use

  • @PhillipMartin88
    @PhillipMartin88 2 роки тому +2

    I found you channel when i started looking into buget keyboards, which ultimately lead to me making a tough decision between the akko 3098b and the Yunzii keynovo IF98. Also nearly got the RK96. I think what did it was how often you speak highly of Akko and that is what swayed me to the 3098b. I owe you a big thank you because without your reviews id still be looking!

  • @loso1748
    @loso1748 2 роки тому +1

    I found your channel when I wanted to get started into building a custom keyboard. I have watched numerous videos and have learned a lot of awesome tips!!!

  • @SenseiSnesei
    @SenseiSnesei 2 роки тому +2

    If I recall correctly, I stumbled across this channel when I was looking toward upgrading my current keyboard (MageGee MK-Star) with a customizable keeb. Whilst looking for budget switches, I happened to come across your Akko Switch shorts and inevitably; your full review with the concurrent Akko Switches that were present at the time.

  • @carolynharper9585
    @carolynharper9585 2 роки тому +1

    Found your channel when I wanted to mod my first mechanical keyboard. I had been enjoying the Tecware Phantom stock for a few months, and started watching your tutorials. After learning a bunch, I stayed and subbed because of your akko switches videos 😁 but also because or your attention to detail and you explain modding techniques in an easy, digestible way. -carolynkharper

  • @ethanphillips4356
    @ethanphillips4356 2 роки тому

    It was shortly after I bought my PC that I started to look for a new keyboard to replace the one that came in the box. I didn't know it then, but this would lead me down the rabbit hole that I even still haven't found the bottom of. I learned a lot of new words relating to keyboards and their different types, words which I didn't fully know the meaning of. After getting to know the basics I knew I wanted a budget hot-swappable mechanical keyboard. It was in the search for this keyboard that I came across your review of the Redragon K552. This seemed like a great board to test the water and see what this community had to offer. I also planned on customizing it and your two videos about upgrading the K552 were extremely helpful during this process. The board came in and after way longer than it should have, I got it taken apart and put back together with a few upgrades (thanks to your videos).
    So yeah, that is how I came to know this channel and since then I have developed a bad habit of consuming all your content, as well as a few other creators (Switch and Click, randomfrankp, and Hipyo Tech). I have had the Redragon for about two weeks now and I am already looking at other options. I love this board, and I do not need another, but I crave the feeling of customizing a new board. I am looking at the LTC Nimbleback but I am waiting on the funds to buy everything I want for it all at once.
    Instagram: ethanjamesphillips
    I posted my K552 in r/BudgetMechKeyboards if you want to hear it!
    Reddit: u/SnooPickles8042
    (Random auto-gen name that I am stuck with now)

  • @andrewcamagay6255
    @andrewcamagay6255 2 роки тому

    I found the channel when I was searching for my first keyboard and wanted to find out about modding it. I love that you always showcase good budget boards, helps us broke ppl find the best bang for the buck.

  • @heeeykatrina
    @heeeykatrina 2 роки тому +5

    The first keyb I ever modded of mine was my RK84 and I remember using your RK84 modding guide as reference. I remember paying close attention to the stabilizer tutorial because I didn't have extra stabs then lol
    heeykatrina

  • @TogDaniels-
    @TogDaniels- 2 роки тому +2

    You should make a video about all 4 levels of keyboard and giving the different examples and explaining their pros and cons!

  • @albertko1
    @albertko1 2 роки тому +1

    I found your channel from your RK modding and Akko switch reviews.
    There are a ton of brand new Akko switches, would love to see another roundup of reviews for those switches like the new Cream, POM, and Crystal switches.

  • @rgardoce31
    @rgardoce31 2 роки тому +1

    I planned to buy akko switches back then. I searched the comparison. Yours came up on top of the suggestions. I found out that you have a detailed review of every akko switches. Since then, I started following your channel. And that's when I confirmed that you're an Akko fan. Lol
    nienggardoce

  • @Rosso157
    @Rosso157 2 роки тому

    I found your channel while I was looking for modding guides for the redragon k617. That was my first custom mechanical keyboard and your tutorial helped me a lot. now my k617 sounds great and I have been watching your videos ever since
    marxxroxx

  • @traviskwong
    @traviskwong 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful video, especially the north/south facing part. Thank you

  • @mikes978
    @mikes978 2 роки тому

    When I was new to the mechanical keyboard hobby a few months back, your channel kept popping up when I was searching for reviews on budget keyboards and switches.
    Michaelsom

  • @bigbachi6789
    @bigbachi6789 Рік тому

    Your channels is really helping me get into modding keyboards thanks

  • @sophiechangmani1894
    @sophiechangmani1894 2 роки тому

    Hello! I found your channel probably while learning how to mod keyboards when I was so new to this hobby. One of the first vdos I watched was the RK61 modding guide. Then my favorite vdo from your channel that I watched and took notes from was the Akko switches review.
    Coffeeeeeecat

  • @Anjocally
    @Anjocally 2 роки тому

    I found your channel when I first started getting into keyboard stuff and I haven't experienced typing with a custom keyboard that sounds pretty good yet
    anjocally

  • @香噴噴-p6f
    @香噴噴-p6f 2 роки тому +1

    So far for me the best is akko ASA keycaps, in terms of typing feel and aesthetic considered the top tier

  • @coztipz
    @coztipz 2 роки тому

    I found your channel by trying to find reviews for LTC Nimbleback and your channel. I think you make really good content because of that video. So I started watching some of your vids. I think you are an amazing content creator, and look on the consumer side of things almost every time.
    Tomisgoodboi

  • @Beezleybuzz
    @Beezleybuzz 2 роки тому +2

    I usually go for Epomaker or Akko keycaps for budget/value. My latest build I actually went with 'Jomkiz' PBT Dye-sub. REALLY sharp print and great thickness.

  • @keffein5298
    @keffein5298 2 роки тому

    Ohhhh the yin and yang keycap looks dope, i started watching you when i was looking for best budgeted keyboards

  • @HaqalDama
    @HaqalDama 2 роки тому

    Love the extended sound tests, but some strange flickering early on in the vid was quite distracting

  • @emelon
    @emelon 2 роки тому

    I came across you channel witch shorts, especially those with akko switches. Now im completely obsessed with keyboards. Very good vid to. Cheers

  • @partcle
    @partcle 2 роки тому

    Love the video idea , I found your channel when I was trying to find a good budget keyboard 7 months ago and when I see what are doing with the keyboards that blow up my mind and my favorite part it's the sound test it's like making food and the taste it love it so much maybe one day I can get one and do what you do
    partcle1

  • @dragonling748
    @dragonling748 4 місяці тому

    I might be odd in the keyboard world, in that I am very particular in my keyboard, switches and lubing. But for keycaps, I don't mind average printing on the keys, so long as they the key sounds and feels good.
    I love my amazon keys, they affordable and I while I'm typing I can't tell the difference between these and expensive ones.

  • @Conqueror_Seme
    @Conqueror_Seme 2 роки тому

    Got into the channel back when you did "How to mod" videos, specifically the LTC Nimbleback. Those are some fun mods, and the spray paint on the frame really makes it custom.
    TagiDawei

  • @kevinl9951
    @kevinl9951 2 роки тому

    Found the channel through the review on the Taotronics LED desk lamp! Which I did end up buying and is still going strong to this day
    Kluuman

  • @floppy5537
    @floppy5537 2 роки тому +3

    I originally found this channel from your modding guides! My favorite one has to be the RK84... Akko Vintage Whites are just so good....
    floppy_guy

  • @type8330
    @type8330 2 роки тому +1

    the white japanese keycaps were exactly what i was looking for my keychron V1 and of course they r currently unavailable on amazon...
    edit: they restocked and took a little less than 3 weeks to come. so far i really like them!

  • @da_man2793
    @da_man2793 2 роки тому

    Found this channel after seeing someone make keycaps (artisan) thought damn that’s awesome, then after looking at mechanical keyboards I stumbled across this account. I’m now apart of this amazing community. Thanks so much Los, you’ve got me into the keyboard community.
    Keep up the good work, I’ll be here until you hit one mil

  • @DeadGlassEyes
    @DeadGlassEyes Рік тому

    Some PBT caps can shine as well. I remember my blank Filco set shining after a year or so.

  • @TomIsMul7i
    @TomIsMul7i 2 роки тому

    i was in the market to buy a budget board and you were one of the people that recommended the tm680 (it kinda got featured here too haha) so thats how i found your channel
    mul7i

  • @ericseguin2421
    @ericseguin2421 2 роки тому

    Would you say the colour is pearly white or off-white? Level 2 don’t always appear as advertised

  • @fenzhopa13
    @fenzhopa13 2 роки тому

    You can get rid of north facing interference with long pole switches. I believe the 3 switches that he mentioned are in that category.

  • @martyseeu
    @martyseeu 2 роки тому

    I found your channel when I was looking for a better/long lasting keyboard because the ones I got before were all not working after awhile. By watching your videos and with all the recommendations, I finally have decided to get a mechanical keyboard for my gf. I am still using my friend's Razen keyboard for myself unfortunately XD Keep up the good work, love your contents!

  • @ProfessorThock
    @ProfessorThock 2 роки тому

    The space bar says taiji (or tai chi). From its Wikipedia: a cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of the world and affairs - the interaction of matter and space, the relation of the body and mind

  • @abska7563
    @abska7563 2 роки тому

    Thank you. That was an excellent tutorial and I learnt a lot.

  • @sharpnelshots
    @sharpnelshots 2 роки тому

    My reason for getting the Akko Keycaps Black and Cyan set is pretty much is the theme of the keyboard

  • @VietAnhNguyen-gx7rh
    @VietAnhNguyen-gx7rh 2 роки тому

    i actually found out your channel through your second channel type-c tech review because i was in the market for a monitor, after i got the monitor, i wanted a custom mechanical keebs then i got the rk g68 which this channel pops up. I was like "i had seen this before"
    _vanshappy_

  • @jetfuview
    @jetfuview 2 роки тому

    thank you for the great video, I went ahead and order a set based on what the pros and the cons you mentioned. Personally, i have not seen any of my switches and caps that had interference issues but I'm sure some people had that experience.

  • @Endofera3111
    @Endofera3111 2 роки тому

    I was planning on buying akko switches for my first journey to modding mechanical keyboards and I saw your video comparing all of the akko switches
    endofera31

  • @bdd9151
    @bdd9151 2 роки тому +1

    Found your channel when I was looking for reviews on the best budget keyboard. I really appreciate how in-depth your reviews are. I'm deciding on the nimbleback (haha also based on your review) or the TH66 that you recently did, might get them for Christmas. Thanks for all your hard work in putting these videos together!!
    -justdbessfoods

    • @o.ceja6
      @o.ceja6 2 роки тому +1

      I've had the th66 for about a year now and I would highly recommend, was my second mechanical keyboard and for the price it's very hard to beat

    • @bdd9151
      @bdd9151 2 роки тому

      @@o.ceja6 Thats awesome!! did you do any modding to it??

  • @notpoggamer
    @notpoggamer 2 роки тому

    Sheesh these look so clean. Probably gonna buy em tbh

  • @kullerbees323
    @kullerbees323 2 роки тому +1

    Can you review the Dierya t83 keyboard?

  • @julianangue4933
    @julianangue4933 2 роки тому

    Found your channel when I was first getting into keyboards about a month ago and was researching different models
    julianryan

  • @d1kgaws12
    @d1kgaws12 2 роки тому

    In which level(s) do the HyperX and Tecware Pudding Keycaps fall into?

  • @704pat
    @704pat 2 роки тому

    I've never paid more than 60 bucks for a set of caps. I probably never will. Mistel caps on Amazon are really good, and sound wise tick all boxes.

  • @aldengoh
    @aldengoh 2 роки тому

    I found out this channel a year and a half ago when I was finding the best budget mechanical keyboard to get on UA-cam. You were really helpful and back then your subscriber count wasn't high. Great to see how far you have come. Continue the fantastic work.
    alden.g_

  • @alexiantoria
    @alexiantoria 2 роки тому

    Found your channel a year ago when search for budget mechanical keyboard. Now I am all into custom keyboard 🙂
    Alexantors

  • @aldengoh
    @aldengoh 2 роки тому

    Another great video ! When will you announce the last week giveaway winner?

  • @James-te4dj
    @James-te4dj 2 роки тому

    I found the Channel while looking to get my first custom keyboard (ended up going for the keychron v1) and as I was looking everyone was going on about it being the best budget 75 but then I found your Chanel that pointed out the flaws and told you exactly how the keyboard performs and doesn’t sugar coat it and I have watched you since jamesdasilva62020

  • @zm3096
    @zm3096 2 роки тому

    Can you do a mod of the redragon k556 with Akko rose reds and some nice Japanese keycaps? I have that model but don’t know if it’ll look good.

  • @baronmangino6225
    @baronmangino6225 2 роки тому

    will you try Tecware B68+ and RK 61 Plus soon????

  • @J7T800
    @J7T800 2 роки тому

    They're even more worth it when you live in the East. They go for $18-$20 depending if there's a sale or not. I believe this set is manufactured by Aifei, the same people that make cheap GMK clones and PolyCaps.

  • @leevue360
    @leevue360 2 роки тому +1

    I wanted a new keyboard to go with my set up but at a buget. Found your video on top 5 buget mechanical keyboard and how to mod them to make them even better. Also really love the recommendations on akko products, and now are my favorite too.
    Leetuevue

  • @marvelfantasy
    @marvelfantasy 2 роки тому

    Can we use it with rk 84 & akko jelly blacks....?

  • @nightrunnerks
    @nightrunnerks 2 роки тому

    The thing about the level 4 keycaps is that you cant even BUY them off a shelf. Whats the point of buying legit GMK and waiting for a year when you can get a clone 2 months later in stock 2 day shipping?

  • @dakotashawne4288
    @dakotashawne4288 2 роки тому

    Found your channel when i was looking for mechanical keyboard rankings 😊

  • @ewokmode9000
    @ewokmode9000 2 роки тому

    I found your channel by researching Akko switches, come to find out you had a review of every single switch they make!
    Babypotpie

  • @meirakicreates_art
    @meirakicreates_art 2 роки тому

    Nice video, but any good keycaps you recommend that are shinetrough? Thanks

  • @1Optimistix
    @1Optimistix 2 роки тому

    Honestly, it's very simple I stumbled upon your modding the rk61 video and that's what started my interest in keyboards even tho I don't currently have one rn 😅
    sydoptimistic

  • @kleind4670
    @kleind4670 2 роки тому

    please do more budget keycaps reviews

  • @notsourry
    @notsourry 2 роки тому

    Found your channel via UA-cam algorithm. I was recommended one of your Amazon review vids on royal kludges.
    NotSourry

  • @WickdSeek
    @WickdSeek 2 роки тому +1

    I wanted to try modding a board for the first time and I wanted a budget-friendly board that was decent in quality, and I found your channel while researching for the board including the switches. I ended up getting the RK84 and Akko Rose Red. Followed your modding video when I started modding my RK84. Same thing with my second board. Akko 5075s, got into checking Akko after watching a vid of yours.
    keesgarfin

  • @ta3hyun_
    @ta3hyun_ 2 роки тому

    I gotta say the dye sub kills it for me

  • @Aaron_Collins
    @Aaron_Collins 2 роки тому

    Would these key caps work with the redragon k530 with akko switches?

  • @roverboy2111
    @roverboy2111 2 роки тому

    Found you out through mainly akko keyboards since i was planning on buying one at the time and ended up with the akko mod 008 with some asa keycaps you talked about and took after some of your mods you did to some other boards
    urlildilf (lmao dont question it)

  • @DonatasCer
    @DonatasCer 2 роки тому

    When I started to research mechanical keyboards this summer you were one of the first few youtubers I watched and now you are the only one I watch that reviews keyboard. Also I got an Akko Acr pro 75 thanks to your recommendation.
    donatasce

  • @littlewolflikeme
    @littlewolflikeme 2 роки тому

    I was looking for akko switch reviews and boom! Your videos came up and easy peasy subcribe.
    So how would this work considering I don't have any social media and I am going to keep it that way.

  • @joevincenttitular7564
    @joevincenttitular7564 2 роки тому

    I found this channel right at the start of my keyboard hobby as keyboard enthusiasts' channels started popping up and here I am from your old to new channel. Lezgo!!
    joevncttitular

  • @vanshajlokwani409
    @vanshajlokwani409 2 роки тому +1

    I found the channel when I was looking for my first mechanical keyboard and I wanted to keep it in the budget category. Your recommendations was what eventually led me to the rk61 that I still use to date (and now with some Akko cream yellows). Bro, thanks for being the one stop review shop for anything Akko related.
    vanshajlokwani

  • @IcyyX_
    @IcyyX_ 2 роки тому

    Can you find good keycaps for iso keyboards

  • @bigchompa8085
    @bigchompa8085 2 роки тому

    Could you try the epomaker cidoo AMB084 TKL?

  • @iampxls1860
    @iampxls1860 14 днів тому

    does anyone know if the lekker v2s would work?

  • @vibingcat
    @vibingcat Рік тому

    I like that I know about these keycaps but since everyone else knows everyone and with a lot of people know about cheap products that are good they will buy it and it will be an out-of-stock quickly it's kind of a good in the bad thing I mean it's good that I know that there's good quality cheap keycaps I could get but in the same time it runs out of stock quickly since a lot of people want to have it

  • @valeriaolvera7885
    @valeriaolvera7885 2 роки тому

    Can you do a dierya dk63n 60% review/mod??

  • @kingwinnn
    @kingwinnn 2 роки тому

    I found your channel while looking for a good budget keyboard

  • @Al7ddad
    @Al7ddad 2 роки тому

    I bought the same keycaps from Alibaba, and I can confirm they are VERY worth it,

  • @bladedrat2165
    @bladedrat2165 2 роки тому

    I found this channel from my recommendation area and have loved the content ever since bladedrat2

  • @stevenyap6454
    @stevenyap6454 2 роки тому +2

    1:00 yoo editor, the video is glitching

  • @coffee_addict22
    @coffee_addict22 2 роки тому

    Started watching your channel after I purchased my first 60% mech keyboard from Velocifire. I should have done a little more research. Not hot swappable and the arrow keys are killing me! My daughter and I just ordered her first keyboard project, Royal Kludge 71 key, from amazon. I figure it's a good budget starter for a kid. Love the videos! Keep'em coming! dlmatt1

  • @jubby411
    @jubby411 2 роки тому

    found your channel through your feker ik75 modding video and your akko cs switches reviews
    jubbnub

  • @Flynn_Tech
    @Flynn_Tech 28 днів тому

    i clicked the uk one and its an ansi layout, thats not UK

  • @PinkyZKey
    @PinkyZKey 2 роки тому

    12:53 RIP LED. I hardly knew you.

  • @faatihfattahillah4939
    @faatihfattahillah4939 2 роки тому

    there's a lot KPRepublic's keycaps which is $30ish and absolutely high quality. You should check them out.

  • @kylei9926
    @kylei9926 2 роки тому

    Can you review Akko Pc75b version 2

  • @句丹尺卞廾乇勹
    @句丹尺卞廾乇勹 2 роки тому

    These are $15 in SE Asia 😅, maybe 8-10usd in mainland China

  • @jub8891
    @jub8891 2 роки тому

    why do you have jp keycaps but a non-jp layout?

    • @RenLacerda
      @RenLacerda Рік тому

      Bc it looks cool. Custom Keyboards is less about logical functionality and more about subjective sensory delight.

  • @ritchi465
    @ritchi465 2 роки тому

    Am I the only one that barely, if at all, heard any difference in the sound tests for most keyboards? I was under the impression that it was supposed to be better, he even says it's really really good after the tests and am like what... I think I heard somewhere that it's the board that makes most of the difference in sound and that seems to be true here. Which means that earlier comparison where the keycaps sounded as good as lv 3 ones, isn't that because it was on an expensive board to begin with? I think it would have made more sense to compare cheaper quality keycaps in addition to what he tested side by side. So, TH66 stock, with these keycaps and then with cheaper lv1 keycaps.

  • @indepanzer
    @indepanzer 2 роки тому

    I found your channel couple months ago when I was searching search for a monitor and Ytube recommended you keyboards channel
    indepanzer

  • @maxwell_edison
    @maxwell_edison 2 роки тому +2

    Can you please help us find Low-Profile keykcaps? most keycaps are SO tall, literally no reason for it. But it's so hard to find good low-profile thinner ones...

  • @pepuldo4022
    @pepuldo4022 2 роки тому

    I found this channel while looking for mods for my ducky one 2 mini keyboard

  • @CyanureNeko
    @CyanureNeko 2 роки тому

    Found this channel by UA-cam recommendation, saw the Akko switches review for which I'm in love with now so big thanks for that~ I now have Lavender purple (my fav), Jelly blue and im going to try the Rose Red as you recommended, never liked Linear but we'll see if with akko I change my mind, I mean, tactile wasn't my favorite either but the Lavender feel sooooooo good, also my favorite color~
    cyanurechan

  • @Trickshotter
    @Trickshotter 2 роки тому +1

    When I was looking for RGB gadgets and found the Govee LEDS, even before you started doing keyboard content.
    Trickshotterunderstars

  • @ultimmytly
    @ultimmytly 2 роки тому

    i remember stumbling across your channel while looking at the "best keyboard for each price range" type of vids, they've been a great help, and very fun to watch haha
    temremetre

  • @ElbahansawiAbdo
    @ElbahansawiAbdo 2 роки тому

    Hey tcr, love yuor vides, i would love to see a akko 5075b plus review, hope you see this comment, keep up the good work!

  • @therealyoku
    @therealyoku 2 роки тому

    4:23 the start of ASMR session