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straypacket
26
Oct 28, 2020
For me it comes down to this: If I spend the money for a good keycap set that I really like - I don't want to end up with a "shined" set after a year or two. Therefore even though there are many, many fantastic ABS sets (the new MT3 sets for instance) I can't make myself spend the money on ABS, and will pretty much always wait for PBT.
delusionull
58
Jan 5, 2021
Nope. All the recent ones are ABS. As a fan of the PBT sets (/dev/tty, Godspeed), I wasn't sure I'd like the ABS version I got (Susuwatari). However, it is thick, double-shot, and beautifully done, and I really love it. I'm also considering "shining" the entire set on purpose, because I like that look and feel.
Anyway, I've concluded that ABS can be acceptable (and I'm a very picky person) if done well.
Paperdragons
60
Mar 26, 2020
The funny part is most PBT sets are cheaper than all the new abs drops coming out. Can get a good pbt for 40$.
TheRussianNK
0
Oct 16, 2020
I mean there actually is a decent razer pbt set that you can get for 25 discounted
slipjig555
27
Aug 30, 2019
I like the Aura/pudding style double-shot PBT keycaps. I wish someone would make a Dvorak set in OEM profile, or a DSA set though.
Theroc
2190
Jul 21, 2018
Sigh.
If I was forced to pick one or the other: PBT.
That said, it really depends on who makes the Keycaps.
Some random AliExpress PBT better than GMK ABS? I don't think so.
Hikashi1988
26
Jul 21, 2018
I would say it depends on the build quality.
Cheap quality PBT < high quality ABS
high quality PBT > normal ABS.
It's all boil down to personal preference and build quality of the keycaps.
It's all boil down to personal preference and build quality of the keycaps.
sneakeyboard
60
Jul 21, 2018
I've only ever used SA Carbon, which is ABS, and I like it so far so I dunno what PBT is all about yet. Regardless of material, double-shot is a must.
If only PBTs were in SA, I'd try them out. I don't know of any but feel free to let me know if there's such a thing.
If only PBTs were in SA, I'd try them out. I don't know of any but feel free to let me know if there's such a thing.
sneakeyboard
60
Aug 30, 2019
there is such a thing... D:
I'll keep that in mind should I ever decide to buy more keycaps. I'm waiting on the laser set for the time being. That set looks pretty awesome, thanks.
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PBT
- More expensive
- textured
- matte or semi matte
- usually cannot smudge
- generally thicker
Both PBT and ABS can have double-shot legends applied to them and both have been used in high quality sets.Dasher and Dancer (ABS)
Granite (PBT)
So who wins? Well I sure don't know but you probably do and I want your opinions so please post which plastic is better AND what set you love most made from that plastic. :3
Or if you like POM caps that's cool too.