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Paperdragons
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Mar 26, 2020
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The funny part is most PBT sets are cheaper than all the new abs drops coming out. Can get a good pbt for 40$.
slipjig555
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Aug 30, 2019
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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
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Jul 21, 2018
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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
25
Jul 21, 2018
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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
54
Jul 21, 2018
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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
54
Aug 30, 2019
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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.
NoggiZen
103
Jul 13, 2018
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You can not tell which metarial is better, cause it rly comes down to user preferences. So it is a matter of taste. For my part i dont care which material it is, as long as the caps havent printed legends.
akshat1984
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Jul 12, 2018
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So is it really worth getting a PBT keyboard over the ABS one for extra money?
AlphaAnt
6
Jan 3, 2017
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Until I can get PBT backlit Pok3r keys with the Fn functionality on the front like the OEM keycaps, I'm fine with ABS.
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ABS
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.