King Mod Metal Keycaps number row set, silver

Mechanical keyboards with the clearly defined actuation of their keys and their satisfying click or clack are the ultimate choice for many gamers.

The Cherry MX switches in these keyboards have an incredibly long lifespan (up to 50 million keystrokes) and allow for absolute precision input while gaming or typing. Another advantage is the compatibility of the mechanical switches from Cherry. The shape and size of the keycaps are consistent across the MX Black, MX Red, MX Blue, and MX Brown series, allowing users to modify different keyboards with the same keycaps.

This prompted Caseking to offer a special collection of keycaps that allows enthusiastic users to highly customize their consoles. These are silver caps made from an electroplated zinc alloy, with laser-etched inscriptions protected by a UV coating on the surface.

This offer includes alternative number row keys (or special characters) for the UK layout, meaning 13 keycaps are provided. Replacing the caps is quite simple: first, gently pry off an old cap using a suitable tool (often included with many keyboards) or a ballpoint pen or screwdriver, and then firmly press the new cap onto the switch.

It should be noted that the King Mod metal keycaps are heavier than the original plastic ones (weighing between 4.82 g and 5.5 g per cap, depending on the position). This makes the stylishly modified human-computer interface slightly louder when typing. On the other hand, the increased weight slightly reduces the actuation force needed.