Ultimate Keycaps Profile Sound Comparison: 10 Profiles Tested!

Discover the Impact of Keycaps Profiles on Sound! Join me in this Ultimate Keycaps Profile Sound Comparison video where I explore 10 different keycaps profiles on a single keyboard. We'll dive deep into the differences between DSA, ASA Low, XDA, Cherry, JDA, OEM, ASA, MT3, SAL, and SA keycaps profiles. I've tested 14 keycaps sets, including 5 in ABS and 9 in PBT, using Chosfox x JWK DD Linear switches and Kailh BOX White V2 Clicky switches.
In this video, I showcase a variety of keycaps that demonstrate the various profiles:
ABS Keycaps:
GMK Pulse Mitolet: Cherry profile
Tai-Hao White & Red: OEM profile
Drop + MATT3O Susuwatari: MT3 profile
Akko Ocean Star: SAL profile
Godspeed SA Genespeed: SA profile
PBT Keycaps:
Bowjian FC Gaming: DSA profile
Akko Carbon Retro: ASA Low profile
Epomaker Matcha: XDA profile
Akko Black & Pink: Cherry profile
Akko Provence: JDA profile
Akko Doraemon: OEM profile
Akko Los Angeles: ASA profile
Drop + BIIP Extended 2048: MT3 profile
Akko Cupid Valentine: SA profile
***THERE IS AN ERROR, MT3 ABS SUSUWATARI ARE 1.3MM THICK, NOT 1.1MM!
Join the conversation and share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! Let's explore the fascinating world of keycaps profiles together.
Remember to subscribe to my channel for more insightful content like this. Thanks for watching!
Thanks @AkkoOfficial for providing some of the keycaps used in this video! These donations really help the channel to grow. This was sent to me without any conditions. I can assure you that I will stay impartial in my videos and will always give my honest opinions in reviews and comments.
Akko Black & Pink: en.akkogear.com/product/blackpink-keycap-set-158-key/
Akko Doraemon: en.akkogear.com/product/doraemon-keycap-set-138-key/
Akko Ocean Star: en.akkogear.com/product/ocean-star-keycap-abs-sal-set195-key/
Akko Carbon Retro: en.akkogear.com/product/akko-carbon-retro-full-keycap-set-158-key/
Akko Provence: en.akkogear.com/product/provence-keycap-set127-key/
Hey there, folks! I'm J-S, and I'm all about making sound test videos for mechanical and non-mechanical keyboards. From the latest MX switches to those classic vintage keyboards, Click and Thock is where you'll find all the keyboard sounds you crave.
I'm talking everything from old-school Alps SKCM switches and IBM Buckling Springs to the freshest Kailh BOX switches. I put 'em all to the test and compare the different sounds these switches and keyboards create.
I also like to experiment with different plates, cases, switches, keycaps, and other components to see how they affect the sound. To keep things fair, I always use the same case, plate, and keycaps when comparing sounds.
So, if you're all about that #keebsporn life, you've come to the right place. Just kick back, relax, and enjoy the sweet, sweet sounds of keyboards.
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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Keycaps Profiles Presentation
00:40 - Chosfox DD switch
00:45 - Kailh BOX White V2 switch
00:49 - PART 1 Linear Switches
00:54 - Cherry profile Sound Test - ABS - Linear
01:14 - OEM profile Sound Test - ABS - Linear
01:34 - MT3 profile Sound Test - ABS - Linear
01:54 - SAL profile Sound Test - ABS - Linear
02:14 - SA profile Sound Test - ABS - Linear
02:34 - DSA profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
02:54 - ASA Low profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
03:14 - XDA profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
03:34 - Cherry profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
03:54 - JDA profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
04:14 - OEM profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
04:34 - ASA profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
04:54 - MT3 profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
05:14 - SA profile Sound Test - PBT - Linear
05:34 - PART 2 Clicky Switches
05:39 - Cherry profile Sound Test - ABS - Clicky
05:59 - OEM profile Sound Test - ABS - Clicky
06:19 - MT3 profile Sound Test - ABS - Clicky
06:39 - SAL profile Sound Test - ABS - Clicky
06:59 - SA profile Sound Test - ABS - Clicky
07:19 - DSA profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
07:39 - ASA Low profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
07:59 - XDA profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
08:19 - Cherry profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
08:39 - JDA profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
08:59 - OEM profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
09:19 - ASA profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
09:39 - MT3 profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
09:59 - SA profile Sound Test - PBT - Clicky
10:19 - Final
Here's the specs of the keyboard used for the tests:
DZ60 board
Tofu 60 aluminum case
FR4 plate
Foam under and over PCB
Durock V2 stabilizers
Chosfox x JWK DD/Jingle switches
Kailh BOX White V2 switches
Space Cadet II Deskmat

[@starplatinumrqm]

This kind of quality and effort deserves more recognition, but sadly the keyboard hobby is not that big for that to happen, hope you keep the motivation tho

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks mate! Yeah, hard hobby..!

[@josiahfurneaux1512]

Agreed, this attention to detail and information is beautiful.

[@RavenWindrunner]

I love that you put the frequency graph on the side, it's so much easier to remember roughly tbe range of frequencies than it is to remember the relative pitch compared to the next keyboard. If you ever feature that in a future video, maybe change the scale so we can better see the range of frequencies, I doubt there were many spikes anywhere near 16000 Hz. Anyway great comparison!

[@ClickandThock]

Great idea!! Will make some changes, thank you!!

[@StarFury2]

Indeed, I was quite surprised too with the inclusion of frequency graph! How did you do it? Does your video editing software has sound spectrum analyzer, or perhaps you manually extracted it using plugin in some DAW? In any case, mighty impressive editing skills, coupled with super useful content. And obviously -YES! Keycaps affect keyboard sound even more than the switch does! I'm a hobby beginner and I learned this the hard way after have been bought wrong set of keycaps for my taste, twice. People need to speak more about this.

[@kimthemisfit]

You're awesome for putting together such detailed videos like these. Thanks!

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@p0keyy]

Wait actual goat for taking the time to do all of this, can't imagine how long it took

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks...! :P

[@SpicyBirbee]

Your videos are incredibly high quality. Informative, concise, and with superb editing. You deserve more subscribers!

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@PlatonsArm]

Amazing videos, just what we all need! No bs, just pure information. Well compiled, easy to understand, beautifully designed info.

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@kelbinhow]

Yo, this was a HIGH quality video. Was not wxpecting this amount of detail, effects, thought and overall quality

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!! :)

[@gsawt]

Awesome video, appreciate the effort that goes into making something so detailed.

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@vickygunawan8775]

Nice comparison! I do believe that the keycap profile & thickness is the key to our preffered sounds

[@ClickandThock]

Absolutely! Thank you! :)

[@Kelmorin]

This is amazing!! I've been looking high and low for parts, but need to ensure the switches AND caps I want will sound good to me. Thank you so much!!

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! Thanks for your comments! :)

[@JR-gh8lp]

Thank you - been waiting & wanting this type of video 🥳

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@Omega-EP]

That intro is incalculably beautiful. You're one of my top inspirations for making switch reviews in the future! 🤩

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@vermazz7354]

Amazing video, you deserve so much more recognition!

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@BadBeardDude]

Great video. I love my SA profile keycaps so much I struggle to want to try anything else. This video has definitely helped and given me ideas for my next build. Awesome!!!

[@ClickandThock]

Great to read! Thank you!!

[@alderkr]

That's an awesome video. Well shot, clear information, good sound. Thank you!

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you so much! :)

[@TemProduction]

Love the animations on this one!! Keep up the good work :))

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@ice.francisco]

Hope you get more subs. The quality of your videos are superb. Very helpful for people like me who's just getting started with keyboard hobby.

[@ClickandThock]

So glad to read this! Thank you! :)

[@dequzzled]

the editing is CLEAN 🔥

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@TeSp00kie1]

Thanks for the comparison. In terms of sound SA PBT LINEAR is the clear winner for me.

[@ClickandThock]

Oh that's great to read! That proved my point, everyone have their preferences! I personally don't like the SA PBT... But that don't mean they do not sound great! Thanks!

[@kunochi3437]

loved the comparison! keep up the good work my g

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@otrava88]

Stunning quality of the video, my brother! This is like top notch TV quality!

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@kimocheese8433]

Damn, the quality of this video is what I aspire my videos to be. Love the details. You have my respect good sir Edit: I noticed you reply to every comment. Thats some determination you got there

[@ClickandThock]

Yes I try to! Thank you for your comment, that's appreciated! :)

[@IndecisiveStoner]

Wow ABS SA/L can almost compensate for clickies! Almost haha. Awesome video despite the triggering use of your index finger for spacing lol, thanks!

[@ClickandThock]

ahaha My typing is terrible! But that should not affect the sound too much... ;) Thank you!!

[@unkeyboard3465]

I am always stunned to your contents. Tai-hao keycap sound awesome!!

[@ClickandThock]

Yes they are for the price! Thank you! :)

[@jaegerjackz]

This is exactly what I've been looking for for weeks! Got that keyboard, the flamingos are smoooth.

[@ClickandThock]

Love the Flamingos! Thanks!!

[@PositiveMentalAttitude284]

thank you for making this comprehensive guide

[@ClickandThock]

My peasure, thanks for your comments! :)

[@mokimeki]

Nice video! This is the only video I found that change only keycaps while doing a sound comparison, it is comprehensive too. Would love a version without +8db though.

[@ClickandThock]

Will come with an updated version this year!

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!

[@gunjja13]

That took time to make this video for sure! THank you!!!❤

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks .... Thank you! :)

[@SilTheLost]

Holy production value Batman!

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks!! :)

[@rich5916]

Such a good helpful video keep it up

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@pablotoledo3935]

thank you very much for this work!!

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! Thanks to you! :)

[@jialixx]

Awesome video, so good. SA profile is the best for the sound, but it's painful to type on. MT3 , and ASA are better choice for deeper sound.

[@ClickandThock]

Yes I really love SA sound!! :)

[@AmanpreetSingh]

Appreciate the effort ❤

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!

[@jimtan926]

gotta say that was a sick edit

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@cherie914]

AMAZING video, thank you so much! Can you clarify what the +8db icon means? Liked and subbed btw this was so helpful 🙏🏻

[@ClickandThock]

It mean that I boost sound by 8 decibels for this part in order to hear everything! Thank you so much, glad you like it! :)

[@puffoffluffedair543]

THE GRAPHICS IN THIS VID SO COOL

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@jell._.y]

i did NOT expect this level of editing holee

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you! :)

[@tiborskid]

thank you for this 👌

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! :)

[@tokudayo]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! :)

[@LongHoang-sc7xq]

I saw in many of your videos that you have criteria and comparisons based on your personal opinion. It'd be nice to include that in these comparison videos. Just a suggestion!

[@ClickandThock]

Great suggestion! Thank you!

[@konradkurz8353]

THANK YOU!!!! I have needed this vid in my life for YEARS!!! Not all heroes wear capes!

[@CITIZEN-WITHOUT-RIGHTS]

It's an applaudable effort but don't devalue the word "hero" please.

[@ClickandThock]

Happy you liked it! Thank you!! :)

[@matt3o]

MT3 ABS is 1.2-1.3mm thickness at the very base and 1.9-2mm at the doubleshot level (a couple of mm from the base, varies based on the row)...

[@ClickandThock]

You are right mate, I've made a mistake when putting the numbers in the video... The measurements that I write down on paper are 1.3mm... Sorry about that! Will make an error message in the description and put a blur on this number in the video.... Thanks for letting me know! I'm a big fan sir, love your works! Sorry!

[@GhostlyFilm]

I fucking love the feel of XDA profile keycaps

[@ClickandThock]

Me too! :0

[@SadWitchBree]

Awesome video! I'm so glad you did this because it's a useful comparison. It must have sucked to take all those keycaps off over and over though.

[@ClickandThock]

You have no idea…😅 Thanks Bree!!

[@SadWitchBree]

@@ClickandThock You poor soul. The things you do to bring us quality content. 🔥

[@seanyong9482]

Awesome video brother. I have a question, since I'm still couple of months in the keyboard hobby, my sense of sound is not that good. Can i ask if XDA, ASA or SA profile produces a better deep thocky sound on the oil kings? Currently i have the XDA, but if given the chance i can change to either ASA or SA.

[@ClickandThock]

Dont worry, sound is a very presonal experience, there is no bad answer! It's all matter of preference! But in my experience, pbt XDA produce a nice thocky sound since they are usually thick and there are not much empty space inside them! But the rest of the board will also affect the sound! Thank you!

[@seanyong9482]

@@ClickandThock thank you for answering my question. Keep up the good work 💪💪

[@leonard.nicolae]

Gold. Just a gold video.

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@proreviewid2972]

wow, editing requires precision. Sir, I want to ask, what type of keyboard do you use now for daily use?

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :) Humm I change of keyboard litterally everyday for this channel purpose so I could not even picked one... :P

[@proreviewid2972]

@@ClickandThock haha okay brother 😆😆

[@eggheadtwoSCM]

Damn the editing

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@yutakab8307]

what are the circles unter the linear pbt circle?

[@viciousslayer]

Genuine question, how do you feel about asa-low compared to similar non arched profiles?

[@ClickandThock]

Great profile, but I kind of prefer the XDA since It feel larger in typing surface.. But really close!

[@boshehab555]

Cherry Profile -ABS @0:56 PBT @3:35 MT3 - ABS @1:37 PBT @4:56 SA - ABS @2:20 PBT @5:19 XDA - PBT @3:16 OEM - PBT @4:15

[@Slayer-ck8tv]

I love your video.

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@CITIZEN-WITHOUT-RIGHTS]

Hmmm, by sound alone I think I would be Akko Provence - where on earth can I go to actually try the typing feel of all the different options though? Oh well for the moment my MIcrosoft Ergonomic key sounds will have to do.

[@ClickandThock]

Nowhere sadly... And yeah, the Provence feel as smooth and great as the sound!

[@Fractal_blip]

Awesome intro

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks!

[@BigDomDaddy]

Which profiles don't interfere with full travel switches?

[@mrbabyhugh]

thank you

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure!

[@JoseMDK]

Hello good evening, I wanted to know if there is any problem of replacing keycaps asa with some xda would you help me a lot, good video by the way

[@ClickandThock]

No this is not a problem! Thank you! :)

[@JoseMDK]

@@ClickandThock Thank you very much, I'm starting to get into the hobby of custom keyboards your answer helped me a lot thank you very much

[@yewu3408]

I saw some +8db icon on JDA/DSA profile does it mean the recorded sound in video has been applied +8db gain?

[@ClickandThock]

Exactly, to help noticing differences.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thanks, which is the closest to the perfectly flat (not concaved or convexed) and surface width and length of (disregard the height) the Magic Keyboard's keycaps that is not a low profil keycap? God bless.

[@ClickandThock]

Hum good question.. maybe XDA ... but there are a lot of profile that I did not tried, so it is possible that there better options...

[@SevenDeMagnus]

@@ClickandThock Which profile is your favorite when it comes to feel and performance (disregarding noise level).

[@ClickandThock]

I love SA and Cherry!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

@@ClickandThock Cool, interesting favorites, SA is a very high profile, Cherry is lower than OEM, contrasting favorites which is interesting. In what situations do you use SA and in what situations do you use Cherry?

[@dayannahkali]

JDA is my preferred - known of - caps for comfort while minimizing misclics, which XDA tend to allow more. nice almost flat, no harshqaçç angles but just a little less surface area than xda. Oem and other curvy angular switches, I can't stand them.

[@geraldocollection9920]

Which Keycaps Profile Do you Favor the most for daily use bro ? mine is the MT3 or sometimes XDA Profile

[@ClickandThock]

I would say Cherry profile!

[@rodrigodsmack2]

The Best!!!

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@nexus02496]

The only caps that actually sounded good were the MD3s and the SAs. Everything else was extremely clacky and hollow sounding like a bunch of lego bricks. Need that thock.

[@ClickandThock]

I guess it's a matter of preference!

[@soey.carter4126]

So would cherry profile keycaps be the best option for a clacky build?

[@ClickandThock]

I thinks cherry abs are perfect for clacky built! :)

[@soey.carter4126]

@@ClickandThockDo you have any recommendations for cheap cherry abs keycaps? They are so expensive compared to pbt

[@cloudconnected7008]

Can you pls make a video with tactile switches?

[@ClickandThock]

Planing to next year!

[@abaas787]

Professional

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@zurazandarashvili5225]

So effort went into this! Next video idea: Does keycap material affect the sound? You could compare PBT, ABS, Wood(kprepublic has few sets), Aluminum(Aluvia), Ceramic(Cerakey).

[@ClickandThock]

I've made a video PBT vs ABS if you want to check! And one PBT vs PC! Thank you!!

[@nanashiboyz]

The obsessive side of me thinks that the quality and depth of this video is just what I was looking for to get answers to my burning key cap profile / sound profile questions...the rational side of me thinks that I will soon be a prime candidate for an intervention...

[@ClickandThock]

ahaha I made these videos because I was also obsessed to find videos like that... Maybe I'll get the intervention too! Thanks man!

[@yukinohoshizaki9045]

Which keycap would you recommend for a creamy thocky sound?

[@ClickandThock]

That's all depend on your personal preferences ;) Personally loce SA ABS!

[@mr.spooky6134]

SA sounds fire

[@ClickandThock]

I love SA!!

[@bloodbp]

watching you type gives me hand cramps

[@ClickandThock]

ahah at least you watched it!

[@74bassman]

300th like ! Nice video !

[@ClickandThock]

Oooh great!! Thank you!!

[@androuil]

I think the set you used for DSA is actually XDA...

[@ClickandThock]

Just looking back you are right, these are not XDA , are not DSA either... Weird, they where sold as DSA but they kind of in between XDA and DSA... That sucks... Will contact the company since it look like a mistake and I want to know what it is... Thanks man.

[@joelvig]

Some kill mat in you space bar would help.... a lot.

[@ClickandThock]

Yeah it could helps! But I do not want to altered native sound profile!

[@mariomario7379]

MT3 was my fave.

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@NPEng]

What about KAT keycaps?!

[@ClickandThock]

Like DCX, Cubic and some other, these where not in these tests, but maybe in a part 2!

[@advancedmonkey7702]

Cherry is the king for a all purpose keyboard. any caps higher than Cherry really needs a wrist rest.

[@ClickandThock]

I guess it is a matter of preference! I really like SA keycaps even without wrist rest, but I agree, Cherry is the most comfortable profile to me!

[@helo1tsangel219]

i don't understand why there is only 8.5k views on this video

[@ClickandThock]

I think @youtube does not promote my videos very much, maybe they dont like me.. ahah thank you!

[@JustTheWorst-ct4hk]

Yo why does the akko ones sound like Lego pieces?

[@ClickandThock]

Thickness of plastic change the sound.

[@fightROSHANfight]

There's a new profile now: MTNU.

[@ClickandThock]

Yeah there are many not covered in this video, should make another version of the video with even more profile in the future!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

New subscriber here.

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@user-rv8br7rf3c]

Quite worth to spend 10 min!

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@franciscobeltran3955]

Song name?

[@ClickandThock]

Those Melancholy - Justnormal

[@myselph1761]

PBT SA profile sounds a bit too sharp for my ears. There's a distinct hollow, almost wooden sound.

[@ClickandThock]

Yes exactly! I don't like them either! SA = ABS all the way!

[@greyly_]

​@@ClickandThock I use PMK's PBT SA Ice Cap and they sound nothing like the PBTs in the video. They are much closer to the sound of your ABS SA.

[@psyxua]

Why caps empty inside? Too loud.

[@ClickandThock]

Tall caps have a lot of empty space, with change the sound! Would actually be great to try to feel this space to see the impact on sound!

[@superchessmachine]

Why does jit press the spacebar with his finger, god gave us thumbs for a reason

[@ClickandThock]

Because!

[@superchessmachine]

@@ClickandThock Thats valid

[@ievaday]

jesus christ the time it took to make this video!

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks! :P

[@samsonli9490]

Why dont you use your thumbs?

[@ClickandThock]

I try to do now, old habit I guess :P

[@lololololololol444]

The movie

[@CITIZEN-WITHOUT-RIGHTS]

Spaces or Tabs?

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@m4nc1n1]

What i got out of this. Switches make the most difference andCherry sounds the worst on all tests. Also seem thicker equals thockier

[@ClickandThock]

Both Switches and Keycaps affect the sound, the case even more! I kind of like the cherry sound, but it is a question of preference I guess!

[@miroboru2659]

MT3 is not 1.1 mm thick.

[@ClickandThock]

You are right, there is a mistake! They are 1.3mm thick! Thanks for letting me know! Sorry!

[@hackergaming6869]

bro is doing a typing test but cant even type properly

[@ClickandThock]

Nope!