So I saw some reddit posts about pudding keycaps on the corsair keyboards and they looked amazing. I originally purchased the HyperX keycaps but learned that they do not have a compatible bottom row (Spacebar, windows keys, alt keys, etc) so was able to cancel my order in time. Bought these instead because they were supposed to be compatible with my K70 Mk.2 MX Blues.
Oh boy do they not only fit flawlessly, but they are a straight upgrade from the original keycaps.
First impressions were a bit disappointing. On the one hand, all the keys came packaged in their respective rows and were set up in order for a QWERTY keyboard. However, this kit comes with 3 different bottom rows, compatible with different brands. These are not labeled, so it took me some trial and error to figure out which bottom row were for the corsair keycaps. Not a deal breaker, but I would have liked to see them labeled to avoid confusion.
Alright, so how do they look? Absolutely amazing... in the dark. In brightly lit rooms the lighting is a bit lacking since they diffuse the lights, but that's natural with any LEDs in a brightly lit room. But in the dark, these things look immaculate. Although corsair has their lights on the top/forward section of the keys, in the dark these diffuse the lights just fine and they look fantastic, although you will notice the darkness in the bottom of the keys in lit up rooms.
But how do they FEEL? I was expecting these to be of slightly worse quality compared to the original keycaps. I was wrong. These keycaps feel much better to type on, have a nice texture that hasn't gone away since I got them a month or so ago, and they are easier to clean and stay clean longer. No longer will there be fingermarks on my keycaps every week or so leading me to clean them. Not only do they not need to be cleaned as often because they are more resistant to the oils/sweat of your hands, but they are far easier to clean. A good couple wipes with a damp rag/alcohol wipe and these are perfectly clean. Better yet, they don't feel sticky like the old ones did when using an alcohol wipe, and that stickiness drove me crazy. If you're a competitive gamer, you'll also like these because their texture is nowhere near as slippery, making it easier to keep your fingers on the right keys and get back to a stable position if you need to click a new key (pressing R to reload back to D in a shooter feels a lot more comfortable.)
The font is easy to read and doesn't have any of that garbage "gamer" font that a lot of other keycaps do. Easy to read, easy to see, no problems in that regard. The font is basic but that's how I prefer it.
For me, these keycaps only have 2 cons:
1st, the packaging and no labeling on the bottom rows. It isn't that big of a deal, as once you figure out which one works, you're good to go. Just make sure you test one bottom row at a time.
2nd, these keys do tend to be easy scratch up if you don't know how to carefully pull up keycaps with a key puller. Any scratches made from pulling them up are there to stay. Just make sure you aren't ripping them out with a keycap puller and they are perfectly fine.
Overall, these keycaps are definitely worth a purchase if you want the pudding keycap look or are looking for replacement keycaps in general. I enjoy using them and the texture is very pleasant on the fingers. Lighting is really good and does its job. Just make sure you're careful when pulling them up so you don't scratch the sides.
Total Score: 4.7
| Brand | YMDK |
|---|---|
| Series | 5F-5PYD-N9NI |
| Item model number | 4336293202 |
| Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 6.69 x 1.18 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.84 x 6.69 x 1.18 inches |
| Color | 128 Key Black |
| Manufacturer | WPL |
| ASIN | B07MXVNMVD |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 16, 2017 |
