Keyboard Science Heyball Keycaps
Best durable keycap upgrade for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts seeking personalized aesthetics.
Enhance your typing setup with the Keyboard Science Heyball Keycaps. Constructed from durable PBT plastic, these keycaps feature the sought-after Cherry Profile for a comfortable and familiar typing feel. The legends are applied using high-quality Dye-Sublimation and UV printing, ensuring they remain crisp and legible over time. Available in Base and Novelties kits, these keycaps offer a tactile and visual upgrade, allowing for personalized customization of your mechanical keyboard.
$17.90
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
200
/ 6542
#200 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Material
PBT Plastic
/ PBT Plastic
Who it's for
- Users looking for ergonomic comfort and improved typing accuracy
- Typists seeking long-term durability and a deep acoustic sound
- Custom keyboard enthusiasts wanting a unique, retro aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Owners of boards with north-facing switches or tight cases
- Typists accustomed to standard Cherry or OEM profile heights
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for mass-market pricing
Performance breakdown
Material Durability
High-grade PBT plastic resists shine and wear through heavy daily use.
Typing Ergonomics
The classic Cherry profile offers a comfortable, familiar angle for typing.
Legend Longevity
Dye-sublimation ensures characters stay sharp without fading or rubbing off.
Customization Versatility
Base and Novelties kits provide ample options for unique board layouts.
Visual Clarity
UV printing delivers crisp, high-contrast legends for easy character recognition.
Backlight Compatibility
Solid construction blocks light, making these unsuitable for RGB-focused setups.
Key Specs
Material
PBT Plastic
Profile
Cherry Profile
Manufacturing Method
Dye-Sublimation
Legend Printing
UV printed
Backlight Compatibility
No
Features
- Durable PBT plastic construction
- Classic Cherry Profile shape
- Long-lasting Dye-Sub legends
- UV printed legend clarity
- Enhances keyboard aesthetics
- Available in Base and Novelties kits
What customers say
The Keyboard Science Heyball Keycaps earn high praise primarily for their unique aesthetic and superior quality. Users love the distinctive colorway and novel design, noting it offers a refreshing visual upgrade. The PBT material is substantial, contributing to a satisfying, deep sound profile. Legends are crisp, clear, and durable due to quality dye sublimation. The texture provides a smooth yet slightly grippy feel, enhancing typing comfort over long periods. While the premium price positions these firmly in the high-end tier, most enthusiasts feel the exceptional quality justifies the investment. Overall, the Heyball set is viewed as a highly desirable, aesthetically superior component that significantly elevates any custom keyboard build.
Know before you buy
These keycaps are constructed from PBT plastic. This material is favored for its durability and resistance to the shine that often develops on ABS keycaps after heavy use.
No, these keycaps are not designed for backlighting. The PBT material is opaque, so light will not pass through the legends or the keycap bodies.
The Cherry Profile is a shorter, sculpted shape that is widely considered the industry standard for comfort. It offers a familiar, ergonomic typing experience that many enthusiasts prefer for long sessions.
The Base kit includes the standard set of keys required to cover most mechanical keyboard layouts. The Novelties kit provides additional decorative keys with unique designs, allowing you to further customize the aesthetic of your board.
The legends are created using a combination of dye-sublimation and UV printing. These methods are highly durable and designed to keep the characters crisp and legible even with frequent typing.
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