The 10 Best Hot Swappable Keycaps 2023 – Ultimate Buying Guide

Features :

• Keychron C1, a tenkeyless (87 keys) hot-swappable white backlight USB Type-C wired mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. Customize per-key typing experience to maximize your productivity on the C1 hot-swappable version without soldering needs.
• Designed with reliability in mind, the C1 comes with USB Type-C wired connection with a detachable cable, which ensures a constant power supply, and best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your laptop or PC. Inclined bottom frame and 2 level adjustable feet makes the C1 more comfortable to type.
• With a unique Mac layout, the C1 has all the necessary multimedia and function keys while still being compatible with Windows. Extra keycaps for both Mac and Windows operating systems are included.
• Engineered with double-shot ABS keycaps allows the charming white LED backlight shine through the legends with a subtle feeling. The C1‘s backlight and comes with different styles (flashing, breathing, or static white etc) which will match up to your mood.
• The C1 gives the freedom to customize per-key typing experience without soldering. The pre-installed Gateron G Pro mechanical Brown switch provides unrivaled tactile responsiveness with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. *The C1’s hot-swappable socket switch is compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.). SMD-LED compatible switches are the best for showing the backlights.

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• Fully Modular Keyboard: As the first Hot Swap RGB gaming keyboard, GMMK features hot swap switch sockets so you can plug in and out switches as your DIY preference. No need to solder for hours. Featuring per key 16.8 million RGB, fully customizable with our GMMK Software, and major RGB patterns can be set from the keyboard hotkeys directly without software.
• Compatible Mechanical Switches: GMMK is compatible with a wide range of 3-pin plate mounted Mechanical switches. You can use linear, clicky or tactile switch to make a quiet office setup as well as your setup. The barebones keyboard is compatible with backlit RGB SMD LED compatible switches like most Cherry, Gateron and Kailh Switches so transparent keycaps legends become extra bright full of RGB and easy to read. You can swap any 3 pin Mechanical clicky, linear, or tactile switches with GMMK.
• OEM Layout: A standard ANSI layout with standard sized bottom row makes GMMK widely compatible with 3rd party standard keycaps available in the current marketplace – with brands like Keychron, Akko, RK Royal Kludge, Epomaker, etc and with a wide range of colors like white, black or pink keycaps make the RGB keyboard pop out. The full aluminum metal top plate and ABS plastic bottom plate make the build perfect for fine sound tuning – be it clacky or thocky.
• Superior Ergonomics and Compatibility: With the in built stand, angle of the keyboard can be changed to match a more ergonomic typing experience. This keyboard kit is compatible with OEM sculpted keycaps so your fingers and hand joints can preserve the jelly like substance and do not become stiff over time. GMK Keyboard is compatible with a wide range of operating systems like Windows, Mac and keyboard supported consoles (PS4 PS5 XBOX).
• Warranty: GMMK has a free and included 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty. That being said, within 30 days of delivery you can reach out to Amazon for their 30 day return policy. If you are outside this time, you can reach out to us.

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• ✪【Full RGB Backlight】Full RGB backlit, 6 themed lighting effects, 16.8 million colors adjustable. multiple backlit mode ( Aurora, Ripple, Music, Rainbow , Waves, Gradient, Windmill, Spectrum and single light), no drivers needed. The overall shape of the pudding keycap is like a pudding divided into two layers, one layer is solid color and the other layer is translucent. This can make the RGB play the most eye-catching lighting effect.
• ✪【5000W Gateron Optical Switch】Yellow Exclusive V2 / Green / Red / Brown / Blue Optical switch is available. Gateron optical switches can be hot swapped at wish and full keyboard is hot swappable, plug and change, switch DIY. Hot swap keyboard do not recquire you to solder / desolder switches. (Hot Swappable with Optical switches only)
• ✪【PBT Double-shot Pudding Keycaps】Different from ABS keycaps, these PBT keycaps are made of PBT Double-shot crafts and resistant to wear, friction, and solvents. So the keycaps patterns not easy to wear and excellent to touch. The durable and amazing touch feeling will definitlly your best companion!
• ✪【Macro recording & Large On-board Memory】 Record macros through the software, customize advanced features, personnalize function keys. Full Anti Ghosting Mode (NKRO). All buttons are programmable, built-in large-capacity on-board memory, can remember the last light effect setting.
• ✪【Compatibility with Mac and Windows】Compatible with Mac OS, Windows 10/ Win 8/ Win 7/ Win Vista/ Windows XP/ Android and Linux, the Keyboard comes with a 1.5m/59 inches USB Type-C 3.1cable. The keyboard is adapted for all environnement, Home & Office use, a Plug & Play small form factor keyboard for tiny spaces.

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• 【USB Wired Mechanical Number Pad】Pefect for laptop and compact mechanical keyboard that without numeric keypad. Mechanical numeric keypad is more responsive than other numpads, allows you to enter data quickly. Replaceable TYPE-C & USB-A interface, plug and play, easy to use.
• 【Hot Swappable Gateron Optical Red Switches】The Full 21 keys of the num keypad support to change hot-swappable Gateron optical switches, the switches are more stable, smooth and comfortable, providing fast and accurate button functions. (NOTE: Compatible with GATERON Optical Switches ONLY)
• 【Durable Spherical PBT Keycaps in Outstanding Coloring】HAVIT numeric keypads component of high-quality PBT material keycaps, and the characters are clear and stable, not easy to be oiled, comfortable touch, suitable for long-term use. The number pad for laptop adopts ergonomic key layout, ensure the trigger and feel of each key synchronous.
• 【Mechanical Keypad with Calculator Shortcut Key】With shortcut keys of NumLock, ESC, Backspace and Calculator, perfect for office and home especially when calculating paperwork, entering numbers and codes, working with spreadsheets and databases all day long. Great number pad for accountants!
• 【Perfect Size Number Keypad】Hand perfect match and relieve fatigue of your wrist. Works with laptops and computers that with Windows systems. (NOTE: The keypad is not fully compatible with Mac and Chrome systems, the function keys do not work but the number keys work well)

Features :

• Keychron C1, a tenkeyless (87 keys) hot-swappable RGB backlight USB Type-C wired mechanical keyboard made for Mac and Windows. Customize per-key typing experience to maximize your productivity on the C1 hot-swappable version without soldering needs.
• Designed with reliability in mind, the C1 comes with USB Type-C wired connection with a detachable cable, which ensures a constant power supply, and best to fit home, office and light gaming use while connecting with your laptop or PC. Inclined bottom frame and 2 level adjustable feet makes the C1 more comfortable to type.
• With a unique Mac layout, the C1 has all the necessary multimedia and function keys while still being compatible with Windows. Extra keycaps for both Mac and Windows operating systems are included.
• Engineered with double-shot ABS keycaps allows the charming more than 15 types of RGB backlight shine through the legends with a subtle feeling. The C1‘s backlight and comes with different styles (flashing, breathing, or static white etc) which will match up to your mood.
• The C1 gives the freedom to customize per-key typing experience without soldering. The pre-installed Gateron G Pro mechanical Blue switch provides unrivaled clicky responsiveness with a durable 50 million keystroke lifespan. *The C1’s hot-swappable socket switch is compatible with almost all the MX style 3pin and 5pin mechanical switches on the market (including Gateron, Cherry, Kailh, etc.). SMD-LED compatible switches are the best for showing the backlights.

Features :

• 【SWITCH REMOVE ATTENTION】Only Hot swappable mechanical keyboard can be removed directly.Welding mechanical keyboard should use the electric soldering iron and a tin suction device to remove the tin of the pins, and then use the switch puller to pull out the keycap switch, otherwise the welding spot or circuit will be damaged. Do not forcibly remove the switch.
• 【KEYCAP PULLER COMPATIBILITY】Compatible for most swappable mechanical keyboards such as using Cherry MX, Kailh, Outemu, Gateron, Alps, and Topre switches.
• 【PAKEAGE & USAGE】Keycap Puller x2，Switch Puller x2，Tweezer x1.Offer two tools of both keycap pullers and switch pullers to customer,try and choose the best one you’d like.In addition, there is a tweezer for another choice to remove the spacebar.
• 【USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN】Simple design, but very practical in use, giving you a good using experience.
• 【SERVICE GUARANTEE】 Customer satisfaction is our greatest motivation, please feel free to contact us if you have any problems about this tools.

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• 【65% Layout with Knob, Compact Practical】 The Y68 holds 66 key and 1 knob. It boasts both practical and compact features, while retaining minimalist layout and a knob for switching the wireless and wired connection modes. Various Aluminium decors and badges make the Y68 more solid and special. The N-key rollover (NKRO) on wired and wireless modes make the Y68 fit office home and light gaming use while connecting with your smartphone, laptop and PC.
• 【Tri-Mode Connectivity Wireless & Wired Keybaord】One Click to change connection modes, no complicated process any more. The Y68 has a solid silver color knob that you can easily change connections from Wireless / Bluetooth / Wired. 2.4GHz wireless dongle and detachable aviator coiled Type-c cable included. Build-in battery has 3000 mAh that can last up to 350 hours.
• 【Hot Swappable & Pre Lubed Switches and Stablizers】 With hot swappable feature, the Y68 gives the freedom to customize typing experience without soldering. You can replace the switches with other 3-pin or 5-pins mechanical switches. The pre-installed Gateron Pro switches and stablizers are pre-lubed, provides you top-notch durability and great feeling for your typing.
• 【Sound Absorbing Silicon & Double Shot Keycaps】 The Y68 Keyboard takes PBT Double-shot keycaps with curved wave. 2 adjustable magnetic support feet gives the keyboard 3 level angles. As to eliminate the cavity sound in the keyboard and increase the sound thickness, the Y68 keyboard has 3.5 mm thickness silicon to the PCBA , 8.1mm thickness silicon on the bottom side and 2 pcs 6.1 mm silicon pads on the spacebar parts.
• 【Amazing RGB Effects & Programmable Software】 Royalaxe Y68 mechanical keyboard features default 18+4 RGB effects that you can easily switch between each other with simple shortcuts. Compatible software is available for those who loves more DIY and Macro settings.The inbond saving function makes the DIY keyboard more convenient. The software customization can work on 2.4Ghz Wireless and wired modes.

Features :

• ✅Strong compatibility & Type-C. Compatibility with Mac and Windows and work well on PC, XBOX, PS4
• ✅Gateron Optical Switch & Hot Swappable.Hot-swap switches allows you to change switches without soldering(Hot Swappable with Optical switches only)
• ✅Different from the black or white bottom case of ordinary keyboards, our honey and milk theme keyboard is equipped with a transparent bottom case and has a light strip, the lighting is more gorgeous
• ✅Fully Customizable RGB. Approximately 16.8 million color RGB effects, with the driver can be configured with massive lighting effects
• ✅When you press FN+ several times, the Lights pulse to music rhythm effect

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• 【K87 PRO Black Pudding Mechanical Keyboard】K87 PRO exclusive keyboard is equipped with PBT pudding keycaps, pre-installed pudding keycaps provide more brightness compared to solid-color keycaps. The tenkeyless design allows for easier positioning to get your setup just right, improving your aiming accuracy. It is an ideal choice for gamers who like minimalist desktop.
• 【Hot-Swappable G PRO Switch】：Adopted Pre-Lubed Gateron Switch mechanical switches, shorten the distance to actuation, and making your mechanical keyboard life up to 50 million keystrokes. You can easily hot-swap every switch without soldering. Support 3 pins or 5 pins replaced switch.
• 【Fully Programmable】Customizing your keyboard is a lot of fun.Designed for modification. Custom software allows macro recording and key remapping for complex commands and custom functions. Please note the macro software is only available for Windows PC at this time.
• 【16.8 Million RGB Backlight】Plug and play, drive free setting, FN adjustment light effect, base and keyboard light effect control separately. Provide you with an immersive gaming experience. Each LED has been precisely calibrated to show the perfect RGB Backlit. The keyboard kit is not only practical, but also the perfect desktop decorations.
• 【Keyboard Compatibility & Reliable Service】This is detachable USB-C wired mechanical gaming keyboard, compatible with Windows / MacOS / Android. Pls feel free to contact us when you meet any problem, We will spare no effort to provide the best service to every customer within 24 hours to help you.

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• 【 Ergonomic 60% keyboard】: This 60 percent keyboard is with unique color pudding keycap and matte SLIGHT translucent bottom case, when the RGB is off, they give your keyboard an incredibly sleek and clean feel. When RGB is turned on, the frosted walls brings out the brilliance of RGB in every direction.
• 【 Plate & Switch 2 in 1 Silicone Pad (Newly Added) 】The gaming keyboardKeyboard has added the latest 2in1 Silicone Pad, which provides a richer operating space for keyboard DIY enthusiasts. Pad can maximally absorb hollow sound and provide extra stable typing feeling.
• 【DIY Mini Keyboard】:Womier WK61 Mechanical keyboard come with 24pcs Colored pudding keycap that can be replaceable, You can freely match the colors you like. So that you can DIY and do whatever you want. In the hearts of players, WK61 is the most cost-effective DIY 60% mechanical keyboard. Meet your needs for custom keyboards.
• 【Hot-Swappable Custom Keyboard】: Quiet red mechanical switch, linear and soft key travel makes every click easy to register. Made to last with switches rated for 50 million keypresses. Type-C USB Cable, High Speed Transmission,More stable transmission. The keyboard is compatible with PC, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One so you can have one keyboard for both PC and console gaming.
• 【RGB Rainbow Backlit & Macro】: With the WOMIER progarmmable software, you can define your own keyboard through seting up millions of backlit colors and macro keys, WK61 led gaming keyboard bring more color to your desktop setup and add more fun to your gaming and working.