You can use any MX-style keycap, aka 99% of purchasable keycaps that exist, on Keychron boards that use standard-size MX-style switches. Answer from anatanokukki on reddit.com
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Keycap Profiles Comparison: Which One Matches Your Style? – Keychron
January 25, 2025 - Each profile has a unique vibe that can make or break your typing or gaming experience. Take SA keycaps, for example—they’re tall, sculpted, and give off a serious retro aesthetic.
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r/Keychron on Reddit: Can you only use Keychron keycaps for a Keychron keyboard?
September 3, 2023 -

Hi, excuse my ignorance but I'm looking to get my first mechanical keyboard. I saw a Keychron Q9 and V5 on display and really loved the feel of the Q9 (with Gateron Pro Blue switches), but can't afford a Q series keyboard.

I was thinking of getting a V5 backbone with Gateron Pro Blue switches, or a K8 Pro, but someone told me that you can't really buy keycaps that are compatible with Keychron keyboards, as the keys are of a specific size not commonly found in keyboards.

Is this true? I wanted a keyboard that I can switch the switches and keycaps, but is a Keychron not suitable for this? I just wanted to be able to buy pudding keycaps, from say, etsy, but maybe the Keychron isn't the best choice for them?

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You can use any MX-style keycap, aka 99% of purchasable keycaps that exist, on Keychron boards that use standard-size MX-style switches.
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Standard (e.g., not low-profile) Keychron keyboards are compatible with virtually all standard size (e.g., not low-profile) keycaps. These are called "MX" style or "MX Stems" That's the little + shaped stem on the top of the switch. So your friend who told you only Keychron keycaps fit on Keychron keyboards is very wrong. I have 6 Keychron keyboards and only one still has Keychron-made keycaps. Low-profile keyboards, on the other hand, can be a big hassle, depending on the switch type, stabilizer layout and some other variables. So if you're looking to buy a low-profile keyboard, expect a very limited option of replacement keycaps. That said, look carefully at the picture of the keycap set and make sure the set comes with all the proper sized keys you'll need. While the alphas and the numbers/F-row are pretty much universal (unless you're using a non-English or international layout), you'll need to make sure it comes with the proper sized right shift, right Fn, right Alt/Cmd and right Ctrl keys. Most sets will, but some specific layouts may not. Also, make sure it has all the proper navigation keys for the proper rows (like Del, Home, PgUp, PgDn, End, Insert, etc.). If you've noticed, keys on different rows have different heights and shapes. So while any keycap will fit on any row, it may not match the height and shape/slope of the other keys in that row. So you'll want to make sure the keycap set has enough or extra keys to fit your layout.
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Keychron OEM Profile PBT Retro Keycap Set – Keychron Canada
Engineered with dye sublimated legends set to last for decades like the legendary Apple Extended Keyboard. Not to mention the subtle feeling that you can't find elsewhere, but on PBT keycaps. Material: PBT Thickness: 1.4mm Legend: Dye-sublimated, backlight does not shine through Stem: MX style Profile: OEM
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Keychron OEM Profile PBT Retro Keycap Set
Engineered with dye sublimated legends set to last for decades like the legendary Apple Extended Keyboard. Not to mention the subtle feeling that you can’t find elsewhere, but on PBT keycaps. Material: PBT Thickness: 1.4mm Legend: Dye-sublimated, backlight does not shine through Stem: MX style Profile: OEM
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Keychron Original Keycaps
Keychron BM25 · (1K Polling Rate) Keycaps · Cherry Profile PBT Keycaps · OEM Dye-Sub PBT Keycaps · Double Shot PBT OSA Keycaps · Double Shot PBT KSA Keycaps · Double Shot ABS Keycaps · ISO, ANSI & JIS Keycaps · Keychron Low Profile Keycaps · Keychron Special Keycaps ·
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Keychron Original Keycaps – Keychron Canada
Keychron K6 Keycap Set · Regular price CA$38.99 · Unit price / Unavailable · Compare · Previous Next · Sold out · Low Profile Curved Keycap Set for K1 Version 4 · Regular price CA$38.99 · Unit price / Unavailable · Compare · Previous Next · Keychron OEM Profile PBT Retro Keycap Set ·
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Keychron Keycaps
Thanks to their wide catalog of keyboards with many different layouts, Keychron keycaps are designed with high compatibility in mind.
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Cherry Profile Double-Shot PBT Full Set Keycaps - Dolch Red, Gray Whit – Keychron Canada
The keycap is made of PBT material with a double-shot production method, making it oil-resistant, durable, and long-lasting. The legends on the keycap will maintain their original state much longer than many of their peers
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Keychron K2 Keyboard Keycap Layout and Keycap Size Chart
The keycap is designed for the Keychron K2 keyboard. Different rows on the keyboard have different heights and slope profiles and Keychron K2 keycap uses OEM profile with MX style. Therefore the K2 keyboard is compatible with other OEM profile keycaps in the market.
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All Keycaps – Keychron
Keychron BM25 · (1K Polling Rate) Keycaps · Cherry Profile PBT Keycaps · OEM Dye-Sub PBT Keycaps · Double Shot PBT OSA Keycaps · Double Shot PBT KSA Keycaps · Double Shot ABS Keycaps · ISO, ANSI & JIS Keycaps · Keychron Low Profile Keycaps · Keychron Special Keycaps ·
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Amazon.ca: Keychron Keycaps
Purple PBT keycaps, Cherry Profile keycaps 75 Percent, Double Shot keycaps,Not Shine Through,Gradient Key caps Full Set for 60% 65% 75% 100% MX Mechanical Keyboard(132 Keys,only keycaps) · Keyboard Keycaps Jelly - Ceramic Keycaps Style, Clear White Key Cap, Transparent Side Printed Custom ...
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Keychron K4 V2 Keyboard Keycap Layout and Size Chart – Keychron Canada
Here is the K4 V2 keycap layout and size chart overview. The keycap is designed for the Keychron K4 V2 keyboard. Different rows on the keyboard have different heights and slope profiles and Keychron K4 V2 keycap uses OEM profile with MX style.
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Cherry Profile Double - Shot PBT Full Set Keycaps - Camel – Keychron
Double-shot Cherry profile keycaps. The keycap is made of PBT material with a double-shot production method, making it oil-resistant, durable, and long-lasting. The legends on the keycap will maintain their original state much longer than many ...
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Keychron XDA Profile PBT Retro Keycap Set
The Keychron XDA profile PBT Retro Mac Keycap Set is crafted to honor the spirit that Apple bring us. Inspired by the best keyboard Apple ever made (Apple Extended Keyboard), this XDA profile dye-sub PBT Keycap Set is set to reminiscent the ...
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Keychron K6 Keyboard Keycap Layout and Size Chart
The keycap is designed for the Keychron K6 keyboard. Different rows on the keyboard have different heights and slope profiles and Keychron K6 keycap uses OEM profile with MX style. Therefore the K6 keyboard is compatible with other OEM profile keycaps in the market.
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Low Profile Double Shot PBT LSA Keycap Set Version 1 – Keychron Canada
Compatible with low profile Gateron ... full set keycap set has all the keycaps you needed for low profile keyboards K1, K1 SE, K3, K5, K5 SE, K7.......
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Keychron K8 Keyboard Keycap Layout and Size Chart
The keycap is designed for the Keychron K8 keyboard. Different rows on the keyboard have different heights and slope profiles and Keychron K8 keycap uses OEM profile with MX style. Therefore the K8 keyboard is compatible with other OEM profile keycaps in the market