PrismCaps are new double shot PBT keycaps built for extreme durability with enhanced RGB lighting and compatible with the widest range of mechanical keyboards.
Today we're unveiling the new SteelSeries PrismCaps, designed to give you the ultimate option to customize and enhance your gaming experience through your keyboard.
PrismCaps are designed to make mechanical keyboards more durable than ever and provide a stunning appearance thanks to a "double shot" pudding-style design that emphasizes the brilliance of RGB lighting. They are engineered with extremely durable PBT plastic that stays consistent in texture, clarity, and appearance after heavy use, and designed to fit virtually any mechanical keyboard.
Let's break it down:
Extreme Durability – Engineered with thermoplastic PBT, one of the hardest and most durable keycap materials available, SteelSeries PrismCaps retain consistent texture and appearance through extreme use – even for the most hardcore gamers.
Enhanced Lighting – With millions of color options, gamers can power up their keyboards with brilliant pudding-style RGB illumination through a specially engineered double shot design with translucent sides and letters.
Widest Compatibility – It’s about fit, placement, and precision. SteelSeries PrismCaps include two additional sets of alternate bottom row keycaps to fit the widest range of mechanical keyboard brands (SteelSeries, Razer, HyperX, Corsair, Ducky, and more).
What is PBT?
PBT (or “polybutylene terephthalate”) is one of the hardest and most durable keycap materials available. Unlike other materials, PBT does not turn yellow over time, and is extremely resistant to heat and chemicals. While ABS plastic will develop a shine over time, PBT plastic will retain a consistent texture and appearance even after heavy use.
What are double shot keycaps?
Double shot keycaps are produced using two layers of plastic that are molded into each other, removing the need to print characters onto the keycap. This method ensures that keycap lettering will never fade over time.
Are PrismCaps compatible with my keyboard?
PrismCaps are made for MX stem mechanical keyboards, including the SteelSeries Apex 5, Apex 7, Apex 7 TKL, Apex Pro, and Apex Pro TKL. PrismCaps also feature two additional sets of bottom row keycaps that are compatible with most mechanical keyboards from other brands, such as Razer, Corsair, Ducky, HyperX, etc.
Delivering best-in-class compatibility, durability, and dynamic RGB lighting, SteelSeries PrismCaps are available in both black and white colors.
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FAQs
Pudding keycaps are created to improve the aesthetics of mechanical keyboards by enhancing the visibility of RGB illumination through the keycaps. Pudding keycaps are popular among keyboard aficionados who want to give their keyboards a distinctive and striking appearance.
Are pudding keycaps good for typing? ›
The translucent design allows for a more ergonomic grip, which can reduce hand fatigue and improve typing accuracy. Another advantage of pudding keycaps is their compatibility with RGB backlighting. If your keyboard has RGB backlighting, you can easily change the color and brightness to match your mood or setup.
Why are keycaps important? ›
Keycaps are essential not only for the functionality of a keyboard but also for its aesthetics and customization options. They come in various shapes, profiles, materials, and designs, making them a crucial component for both the typing experience and personalization of your keyboard.
What are pudding keycaps? ›
PrismCaps are designed to make mechanical keyboards more durable than ever and provide a stunning appearance thanks to a "double shot" pudding-style design that emphasizes the brilliance of RGB lighting.
Why is pudding so good? ›
Pudding isn't just tasty, it's a healthy way to get your body's calcium. Vitamins and minerals are essential components of pudding. Vitamin D and magnesium are terrific nutrients your body needs. They work with calcium to strengthen your bone structure and harden your tooth enamel.
Which keycaps are better? ›
ABS vs PBT: Which is better? PBT is considered to be superior in terms of feel, robustness, and looks. The price is slightly higher than ABS, however we, alongside pretty much the whole mechanical keyboard community, think that the price is worth it. You can view our full range of keycaps, both PBT and ABS here.
Do keycaps affect speed? ›
The keycap profile on a mechanical keyboard may impact your typing comfort and speed, so it's important to choose the right type of keycap profile that will be best for you.
Are pudding keycaps durable? ›
The keycaps are extremely durable and present no issues. The RGB lighting (on my HyperX Alloy Origins) shines so bright through these keycaps!
Do keycaps make a difference? ›
Different keycaps can affect the sound of your keyboard in several ways. Here are a few examples: Material: The material of the keycaps can affect the sound of your keyboard. For example, keycaps made of ABS plastic can produce a "pingy" sound, while keycaps made of PBT plastic can produce a "thocky" sound.
Do keycaps affect gaming? ›
Like with most things in the mechanical keyboard hobby, the best keycap profile for gaming comes down to preference. However, there are certain characteristics of each keycap type that favors faster typing or its overall ergonomics.
The best keycap profiles for gaming are Cherry and OEM, although XDA can also work well depending on your playstyle. Ergonomic keycaps are usually ideal for gaming since their curved tops can make it easier to grip the keys. If you have large hands or clumsy fingers, though, you might prefer XDA keycaps.
How much do keycaps matter? ›
Keycaps are the face of any keyboard and are one of the more impactful factors on sound, feel, look, and the overall experience of the board. These little rectangles pack in a tremendous amount of choice and consideration, so it's important to understand the various factors before choosing how to outfit any build.
What is pudding keyboard? ›
Description. HyperX Pudding Keycaps are the perfect way to upgrade your keyboard. The keycaps feature a translucent dual-layer design to let more light through.
Can keycaps be baked? ›
Tiny's medium of choice is clay, shaped by hand (and by tool) around existing PBT keycaps then baked to permanent perfection in a standard home oven — it's very important that you use PBT plastic, not ABS, so you don't have to worry about your base melting.
What is different about pudding keycap? ›
Pudding keycaps are a specific type of double shot keycaps that are designed to allow the light to shine through the legend and also through the sides of the keycap. Even though pudding keycaps have a translucent design, they are still rugged and durable.
Why do people like Cherry Profile keycaps? ›
If you prefer a more ergonomic and comfortable typing experience, then Cherry profile keycaps are an excellent choice for you. They are also a good option if you want to customize your keyboard with different colors and designs.
Why are Cherry Profile keycaps so popular? ›
Height and Shape: Cherry keycaps are shorter than SA keycaps. They offer a flatter surface while SA keycaps have a cylindrical appearance with a more rounded top surface. Aesthetic: Cherry keycaps are well-liked for minimalist and modern-look keyboard thanks to their compactness.
Are pudding PBT keycaps good? ›
these are great. i put them on my SteelSeries Apex 7 and they feel MUCH better than the stock keycaps. they shine through nice and bright and the font is all very legible unlike a lot of companies that have breaks in the lettering. i also personally really like the font that hyperx uses.
