Hey guys major correction to the video as I based it off of old knowledge: Xiami doesn't seem to be offering their keycaps on taobao anymore but instead are on Aliexpress for roughly $60/set. More expensive, but shipping is wayyy cheaper and this makes them more accessible. Still worth it for the price imo! Link is in the description!
GMK is always my go to Keycaps because of the typing feeling experience, specially the acoustic sound profile that i really really like. Once you own a GMK set it is hard to change specifically if the sound is your top priority.
Fun fact - NicePBT actually uses the same base keycap as Xiami, so they sound and feel pretty much the same. BUT they just have different dyesub and colors (which is still pretty nice).
I own XMI and NicePBT and I’d have to strongly disagree, NicePBT is noticeably thinner than XMI and the legends aren’t as crisp. There’s a huge difference in sound with the two Where did you get your information from if you don’t mind me asking
@@AnzelLmao Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if NicePBT shared the same molds as EPBT, IFK, or Cannoncaps, but having owned all of those sets at one point + XMI, I feel like I can attest that there’s a stark difference with XMI.
I wanted to compare the top dogs in the game to the newcomers! ePBT is great, but they've been around a while and I think everyone already has their opinions on it. Domikey and XMI are brand-spankin new in comparison though, and there is very little coverage on them at the moment!
@@AnzelLmao anzel what are YOUR thoughts on the epbt though 🧐? curious if it's more worth than my XMI keycaps coming if ever i do find a good deal in our local marketplace
@@datboyandrei I like epbt a ton! I haven't bought a set since early 2021? But as long as you're sticking to their pbt sets they're definitely worth the money IMO. XMI and DMK are still better value, but epbt is still very good!
CRP made me rethink PBT when I tried it, and Xiami/Shenpo keycaps are solid for the price. I don't think I'll full-on "replace" GMK, but it's nice to have options.
Yes! Quality is still fine lol. Spacebars are def more prevalent these days but bar that GMK is still the gold standard. The loudest voices that always complain about GMK are far more of a minority than r/mk would lead you to believe. Again, the only issue right now is spacebars, and not only is it not that common but it’s something that can be easily remedied by contacting your vendor and requesting a replacement.
I have the wob all in one. I agree that the mods font kinda off but u wont reli notice it that much. And, there is no warpage on the long keys. Pretty damn good
i think that xiami gives a more poppy/clacky sound cause of the thickness and would run good with more hollow boards to kinda negate the hollowness with the thickness of the keycaps. I also don''t get why gmk asks so much money for thinner keycaps that look in some cases even worse and in most cases as good as the xiami ones (although there aren't many diff versions of the xiami keycaps).
if you ever try gmk in person you'll notice the difference in quality right away! Also thickness =/= quality. But if you prefer the sound of the xiami, definitely pick them up! They're worth it for that!
I honestly think domikey is the best, it only ends up beign 70 dollars if you want. triple shot alphas and mods and that covers a TKL which is kinda insane imo
Domikey's value is absolutely insane. Honestly, it might be better than Xiami's value, but the fact that Xiami is just dirt cheap might have influenced my opinoin on it. But yeah, Domikey is stupid cheap if you decide to only get some alphas and mods!
domikey legends are pretty cursed. I'm not a fan of the shift legends and the inconstancy of the double shot on some mods. DMK spacebars sound pretty weird as well
yeah. its competition i guess. but there is a reason whyt those other sets are so much less expensive. the quality is not the same amongst them. buy what you want, but there is a reason that gmk is a year and a half behind and why more and more sets get put into the queue.
Agreed! Domikey comes close to GMK but still doesn't hit the same! There's a reason it's still my favorite, although I certainly wouldn't mind if another manufacturer would come along to change my mind!
I would say it’s a bit split between DMK and GMK, a good amount of GMK sets are perpetually in stock these days, and in far greater amounts than DMK. Just not the colorways that some would want.
I just discovered these a few days ago! Thank you for the review! Similarly, I love GMK, have like 30 GMK sets. Don't really like the finish on DMK, prefer JTK over DMK for triple shots as JTK uses regular spacebars and not whatever the hell the DMK ones are (they always look bent in pics). Going to pick a few of these sets up! Have been dying for a good dye sub PBT set and these might be it!
Wait xiami makes keycaps??? tbh I dont really care for gmk or like any expensive keycap sets I really cant tell the difference. I am probably gonna get bored of a set after like a month so I would want to change it before it even ships lol Anyways enough of my rant another amazing video well done!
GMK is the Michael Jordan of keycaps, but I really like what CRP and 21KB bring to the table. I was kinda shocked how good CRP keycaps sounded because I usually dislike PBT keycaps.
Hey guys major correction to the video as I based it off of old knowledge:
Xiami doesn't seem to be offering their keycaps on taobao anymore but instead are on Aliexpress for roughly $60/set. More expensive, but shipping is wayyy cheaper and this makes them more accessible. Still worth it for the price imo! Link is in the description!
Is not their official store, I asked them and he they said they won't open any store alone and just accept vendor's order
@@alvinamalindra1631 ah shoot i didn't know :(
GMK is always my go to Keycaps because of the typing feeling experience, specially the acoustic sound profile that i really really like. Once you own a GMK set it is hard to change specifically if the sound is your top priority.
i'll always love gmk!
Fun fact - NicePBT actually uses the same base keycap as Xiami, so they sound and feel pretty much the same. BUT they just have different dyesub and colors (which is still pretty nice).
wait I had no clue! I'm gonna have to see if I can get my hands on a set and compare! Thanks for this neat bit of info!
I own XMI and NicePBT and I’d have to strongly disagree, NicePBT is noticeably thinner than XMI and the legends aren’t as crisp. There’s a huge difference in sound with the two
Where did you get your information from if you don’t mind me asking
@@tommytrang6070 just wanna thanks for chiming in! I’m definitely interested in this!
@@tommytrang6070 also now that i think about it NicePBT seems to share molds with a lot of the clone manus moreso than XMI from what I've seen
@@AnzelLmao Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if NicePBT shared the same molds as EPBT, IFK, or Cannoncaps, but having owned all of those sets at one point + XMI, I feel like I can attest that there’s a stark difference with XMI.
Also where do you get xiami keycaps I want me some
Check the link in the description!
Why is ePBT absent?
I wanted to compare the top dogs in the game to the newcomers! ePBT is great, but they've been around a while and I think everyone already has their opinions on it. Domikey and XMI are brand-spankin new in comparison though, and there is very little coverage on them at the moment!
@@AnzelLmao anzel what are YOUR thoughts on the epbt though 🧐? curious if it's more worth than my XMI keycaps coming if ever i do find a good deal in our local marketplace
@@datboyandrei I like epbt a ton! I haven't bought a set since early 2021? But as long as you're sticking to their pbt sets they're definitely worth the money IMO. XMI and DMK are still better value, but epbt is still very good!
@@AnzelLmao sheesh i have the xmi keycaps coming rn, the blue cryllic ones I can't wait!
CRP made me rethink PBT when I tried it, and Xiami/Shenpo keycaps are solid for the price. I don't think I'll full-on "replace" GMK, but it's nice to have options.
Agreed!
Where can I find xiami keycaps on taobao? Is there an official store name?
Check the link in the description!
Do you have a link to Xiami’s direct store? It’s pretty expensive from 21kb
I'm trying to search on taobao as well but I can't seem to find it :/
Check the link in the description!
7:16 Have you got any recent GMK set, their quality is absolutely not up to what it used to be anymore, especially when considering the price
Yes! Quality is still fine lol. Spacebars are def more prevalent these days but bar that GMK is still the gold standard. The loudest voices that always complain about GMK are far more of a minority than r/mk would lead you to believe. Again, the only issue right now is spacebars, and not only is it not that common but it’s something that can be easily remedied by contacting your vendor and requesting a replacement.
Do you have a link for the pink CRP keycaps you used in the video?
You'll either have to get them aftermarket or wait or r4 extras!
What are your thoughts on the epbt line of abs keycaps?. Would it just be better to get a Domikey set? Sorry if you haven’t tried them btw
i much prefer domikey
I have the wob all in one. I agree that the mods font kinda off but u wont reli notice it that much. And, there is no warpage on the long keys. Pretty damn good
they're solid!!
CRP sounded very plasticky to me.
The 21KB sounded nice (not plasticky) but muted.
GMK: The goat!!
DMK: Not bad at all but not as crisp as GMK
It was what I was looking for. Very easy to follow the steps. It works!
Awesome!
if you live in asia, you could probably find xmi in shopee or something. its like 50 dollars. haven't picked up a set but looks like great value.
i think that xiami gives a more poppy/clacky sound cause of the thickness and would run good with more hollow boards to kinda negate the hollowness with the thickness of the keycaps. I also don''t get why gmk asks so much money for thinner keycaps that look in some cases even worse and in most cases as good as the xiami ones (although there aren't many diff versions of the xiami keycaps).
if you ever try gmk in person you'll notice the difference in quality right away! Also thickness =/= quality. But if you prefer the sound of the xiami, definitely pick them up! They're worth it for that!
I honestly think domikey is the best, it only ends up beign 70 dollars if you want. triple shot alphas and mods and that covers a TKL which is kinda insane imo
Domikey's value is absolutely insane. Honestly, it might be better than Xiami's value, but the fact that Xiami is just dirt cheap might have influenced my opinoin on it. But yeah, Domikey is stupid cheap if you decide to only get some alphas and mods!
Domikey triple shot alpha cherry style pumper is s-tier with keychron pixel and Gmk mito laser
domikey legends are pretty cursed. I'm not a fan of the shift legends and the inconstancy of the double shot on some mods. DMK spacebars sound pretty weird as well
I don't know about cursed but they're definitely not perfect! Tbh i love the spacebar sound, but that's personal preference!
yeah. its competition i guess. but there is a reason whyt those other sets are so much less expensive. the quality is not the same amongst them. buy what you want, but there is a reason that gmk is a year and a half behind and why more and more sets get put into the queue.
Agreed! Domikey comes close to GMK but still doesn't hit the same! There's a reason it's still my favorite, although I certainly wouldn't mind if another manufacturer would come along to change my mind!
In terms of availability (outside the US). DMK > GMK > CRP > Xiami.
I would say it’s a bit split between DMK and GMK, a good amount of GMK sets are perpetually in stock these days, and in far greater amounts than DMK. Just not the colorways that some would want.
I just discovered these a few days ago! Thank you for the review! Similarly, I love GMK, have like 30 GMK sets. Don't really like the finish on DMK, prefer JTK over DMK for triple shots as JTK uses regular spacebars and not whatever the hell the DMK ones are (they always look bent in pics). Going to pick a few of these sets up! Have been dying for a good dye sub PBT set and these might be it!
I am still salty that the 6.25u spacebar on my only gmk set is laughably warped
LOL one of my 7u's aint too hot either
@@AnzelLmao You know what WAS too hot? The molds probably... rip in peace spacebar ;)
i nearly got domikey hush but then i realized that i needed 3 different sets to work with the keyboard i wanted and im broke ;-;
Oof
Cant wait for my CRP sets to arrive T_T
drop crp waiting room feels bad
Same! R3 wasn't the hottest drop but r4 should be a banger!
Just say this video xiamoi link didn’t work
thanks for the heads up!
nice vid thank you
Wait xiami makes keycaps??? tbh I dont really care for gmk or like any expensive keycap sets I really cant tell the difference. I am probably gonna get bored of a set after like a month so I would want to change it before it even ships lol Anyways enough of my rant another amazing video well done!
I love my expensive keycap sets but if you don't mind then xiami might be the way to go! Glad you liked the video!
do they make other stuff? i heard the guy is really cool.
Got xiami before the hype, 45$ (shipped)
dang that's some fat savings!
@@AnzelLmao yup, it was the best
gmk sounds the best for me ngl esspicially for the spacebar
For me personally I agree!
Xiami are 60 now sadge
Still solid value ngl
GMK is the Michael Jordan of keycaps, but I really like what CRP and 21KB bring to the table. I was kinda shocked how good CRP keycaps sounded because I usually dislike PBT keycaps.
I love CRP alphas!
Xmi endgame keycaps
yessir!