SixtyFive Plate Caps
Best choice for enthusiasts seeking a personalized mechanical typing experience.
Enhance your mechanical keyboard build with this essential plate. It allows for deep customization of your typing experience, offering a range of material choices to fine-tune acoustics and feel. Select from standard ANSI, ISO, or the flexible ANSI Half layout, noting the latter requires a soldered PCB. This plate provides robust switch support, enabling enthusiasts to precisely craft their keyboard's sound profile and flex characteristics for a truly personalized setup.
$20.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
200
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#200 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Available Materials
4
/ POM, FR, Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Who it's for
- Minimalists seeking a perfectly color-matched, unified keyboard aesthetic
- Typists who prioritize long-term durability and a substantial tactile feel
- Keyboard enthusiasts needing broad layout compatibility for custom builds
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for affordable mass-market alternatives
- Impulsive shoppers who prefer immediate availability over group buy timelines
- Typists accustomed to standard OEM or specific ergonomic profiles
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Customization
Diverse material selection allows for precise sound profile fine-tuning.
Flex Versatility
The ANSI Half plate option offers exceptional typing elasticity.
Material Variety
Extensive range from soft POM to rigid brass satisfies every preference.
Build Compatibility
Supports standard layouts but requires careful planning for soldered PCB builds.
Structural Integrity
Robust construction ensures reliable switch support during intense typing sessions.
Installation Complexity
Requires keyboard disassembly, making it best suited for experienced enthusiasts.
Key Specs
Available Materials
POM, FR4, Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Layout Options
ANSI, ISO, ANSI Half
Firmness Ranking
POM (Softest) to Brass (Firmest)
ANSI Half requires soldered PCB compatibility
Intended Use
Keyboard
Model Number
SixtyFive Plate (2021)
Switch Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Layout Compatibility
ANSI, ISO
Know before you buy
The material determines the keyboard's flex and sound profile. Softer materials like POM provide a more flexible, cushioned typing feel, while firmer materials like Brass or Copper offer a rigid, snappy response with a higher-pitched acoustic profile.
No, the ANSI Half plate is specifically designed for use with a soldered PCB. You will need to solder your switches directly to the board to ensure proper stability and functionality.
The SixtyFive plates are compatible with standard Cherry MX-style switches. They are designed to provide secure switch support for most common mechanical switch variants.
If you are looking for the softest typing experience with the most flex, POM is your best choice. For a balance of flex and sound, many users also find FR4 or Carbon Fiber to be excellent middle-ground options.
No, these plates are not compatible with per-key or underglow backlighting. They are designed as solid components to prioritize structural integrity and acoustic performance.
The difference is purely layout-based. You should select the plate that matches your specific PCB layout—ANSI for the standard US-style layout or ISO for the European-style layout with the larger Enter key.
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