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00:00:00 – 00:16:29
The video discusses various types of keycaps, including ceramic, metal, POM, rubber, and faux wood keycaps. Ceramic keycaps are heavy and durable but may become slippery with use. Metal keycaps have good legends and appearance but reflect light. POM keycaps are denser and clackier, with a slippery texture. Rubber keycaps are easy to install, have a grippy texture, and muffle sounds. Faux wood keycaps are praised for their texture and sound quality. The hosts rate colorful backlight keycaps as their favorite. They plan an experiment involving the Dygmaxe to test keycap durability, suggesting that only metal keycaps may withstand it.
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In this part of the video, Dominique and Miquel discuss keycap materials, focusing on ceramic keycaps. The ceramic keycaps are thick, heavy, and made of alumina ceramic, which is resistant to rust or degradation. The stem holder of these keycaps is stiffer, making insertion somewhat challenging but less flexible than plastic holders. They mention that the legends on the keycaps are clear with precise lettering and are not shine-through. The legends are painted with a process involving high heat to ensure durability. The keycaps have a cold, grippy feel initially but become slippery with use. The weight of the keycaps can make switches feel lighter, so it’s suggested to consider switch weight when pairing them.
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In this segment of the video, Dominique and Miquel discuss two types of keycaps. They critique ceramic keycaps for their beautiful appearance but unsatisfactory typing experience, especially the stem holder. They then evaluate metal keycaps which are pricey but come in various colors. The metal keycaps have a similar stem holder issue to the ceramic ones but are heavier, require less typing force, and provide good legend engraving that won’t fade. The metal keycaps reflect light, potentially affecting the keyboard’s lighting, but still look beautiful and maintain clear backlighting.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewers discuss POM keycaps, highlighting that they are made of a dense plastic material and are easier to install and remove compared to ceramic or metal keycaps. The keycaps are thick, around 1.5 millimeters, with no legends, so users may need to adjust lighting for visibility. While the keycaps look like they have a texture, they are actually slippery to the touch, which some may not prefer. The reviewers note that the keycaps sound clackier due to their density and lack of texture. Overall, they appreciate the aesthetics and light diffusion but find the slippery texture unsuitable for their preference.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewers discuss a rubber keycap set costing 46 euros. The keycaps consist of transparent ABS plastic and texturized rubber, allowing light to shine through. They mention that the keycaps are easy to install and remove, have a grippy texture, and are suitable for gaming. The sound test reveals that the keycaps muffle high-pitched sounds. However, the reviewers do not like the texture and overall feel of the keycaps, concluding that they are not recommended for typing but might be suitable for gaming or specific keycaps needs.
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In this part of the video, the hosts discuss their purchase of plastic keycaps with a faux wood finish from AliExpress for 52 Euros. Despite not being real wood, they praise the keycaps for their double-shot PBT material and texture finish resembling real wood. The hosts also comment on the sound quality, preferring the depth and volume of the faux wood keycaps. They rate the keycaps positively, with one host giving a thumbs up and the other expressing a neutral opinion. Additionally, they compare these keycaps favorably to other materials like metal and ceramic in terms of sound and appearance.
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In this part of the video, Dominique and Miquel discuss different types of keycaps. Dominique rates POM keycaps as least favorite due to slipperiness, ceramic keycaps as third, wood keycaps as second favorite for being nice, especially for being double shot PBT keycaps. His favorite is colorful backlight keycaps. Miquel mentions they look and sound nice. They invite viewers to share their opinions and suggest other keycaps to try. They plan an experiment involving the Dygmaxe, speculating on which keycaps could withstand it, suggesting only metal ones may be able to.