These Keycaps Make My Keychron Q3 Pro Much Better

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Back in December, I reviewed the Keychron Q3 Pro.  I liked it... mostly.  What I didn't like were the keycaps which were sharp, sculpted, high, and deep. Designed to guide and cradle your fingers, the aggressive shape captured your fingers and tortured them. It took energy, focus, and deliberation to type on these keys. 

In contrast, the Apricot YMDK keycaps were flatter, less sculpted, and felt inviting. Being shorter and thicker, they sounded better too, absorbing some of the metallic ping emanating from the Keychron keyboard (it had a heavy aluminum base).

Below is a visual comparison, with the Keychron keycap in red, and the YMDK in apricot.

Side by Side

Back to Back

The profile on the Keychron is classified as SA, the highest keycap shape. The profile on the YMDK keycap is known as Cherry, named after the same company that makes the Cherry switches.  As you can see, Cherry is much more relaxed. For more about keycap profiles, visit the Goblin Techkeys website. Not an endorsement of their products, it's an informative web page.

The YMDK package arrived with 145 pieces in two trays; enough for a full sized keyboard and then some. Apple, Linux, and Mac are adequately represented, but don't expect to find an exhaustive collection. One legend could pass for a Raspberry Pi Super Key:

Raspberry Pi Key?

The $34 I spent on Amazon for these keycaps were well worth it. I am enjoying the Keychron keyboard much more now.

 


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