Ultimate Keycaps Profile Sound Comparison: 10 Profiles Tested!

[@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.

[@G.I_Jane]

Yeah cus you’re all the same as coffee heads and sneaker heads it gets to a point where you’re either autistic about it or not

[@p0keyy]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks...! :P

[@Cyan_Null]

and the money i cant even afford a gmk set or an MT3 set😭

[@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!! :)

[@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

[@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!! :)

[@SpicyBirbee]

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

[@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! :)

[@Omega-EP]

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

[@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! :)

[@gsawt]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@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!

[@pizza1278]

@@ClickandThock If I may ask why don't you like the SA PBT? I never tried them so i really don't know. Are they uncomfortable?

[@anthonyta7340]

Thank you for putting this together! I just built my first keyboard and this video helped me choose the perfect keycaps for me.

[@ClickandThock]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! :)

[@patsville731]

I have been looking for this type of video for MONTHS!

[@laner4195]

So satisfying to watch your videos. You have a high quality style that no other channel has. Incredible. Thank you!

[@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! :)

[@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! :)

[@kingofeveryfries]

the editing is CLEAN 🔥

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@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! :)

[@vermazz7354]

Amazing video, you deserve so much more recognition!

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@otrava88]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@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!!

[@ethanthaut9227]

Your videos are God-tier. I wish I could support your channel more because you deserve it for the extraordinary content you deliver.

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@JR-gh8lp]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! 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!!

[@TemProduction]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@SilTheLost]

Holy production value Batman!

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks!! :)

[@alderkr]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you so much! :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@kunochi3437]

loved the comparison! keep up the good work my g

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!! :)

[@vizspectator]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@ClickandThock]

Glad I could help! Thanks!

[@PositiveMentalAttitude284]

thank you for making this comprehensive guide

[@ClickandThock]

My peasure, thanks for your comments! :)

[@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!! :)

[@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!! :)

[@jell._.y]

i did NOT expect this level of editing holee

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you! :)

[@puffoffluffedair543]

THE GRAPHICS IN THIS VID SO COOL

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@gunjja13]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks .... Thank you! :)

[@unkeyboard3465]

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

[@ClickandThock]

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

[@jmymeow]

please make another video for MOA, MDA and KOA profile keycaps

[@ClickandThock]

Working on an updated keycaps video, should be out later this winter.

[@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

[@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.

[@yutakab8307]

what are the circles unter the linear pbt circle?

[@jimtan926]

gotta say that was a sick edit

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@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!

[@rich5916]

Such a good helpful video keep it up

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@daniellima9305]

Feels wrong to be watching this for free 😂 Do you type the same sentence in every keyboard when you're doing this type of testing?

[@ClickandThock]

Not always, but I should! Thank you!!

[@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 💪💪

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@enricosevenfoldism]

Im planning to use kailh jade box, for best experience for typing what profile you could recommend,

[@ClickandThock]

Depends on what you are looking for, I'd say either go for something tall or something short! :P Cherry is quite comfortable for typing, but I personally prefer SA!

[@enricosevenfoldism]

@ClickandThock yeah i think so, currently im rocking asa cus sa mt3 isnt available in my country and i dont wanna buya clones, but asa still gave lil bit thocky sound like sa did, thanks for answering sir

[@enricosevenfoldism]

@@ClickandThock and after i watch your clicky ranks, i bouught the gateron melodic instead and i'm loving it, the tactility is strong and it isnt as loud as my blue mx switches so i could use it at my office,

[@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!

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Man, that MT3 really does it no matter what. I want MT3 tall profile, but symmetrical like DSA/ASA low/XDA so I can get it in my weird layouts. Also definitely PBT just for the feel alone. ABS feels yucky after typing on PBT. Especially OLD ABS keys.

[@ClickandThock]

Interesting! I kind of prefer ABS but it the proof that it is just a matter of preference! Thanks for sharing!

[@Drunken_Hamster]

@@ClickandThock Thanks for the video!

[@the-retro-center-develper]

thank you very much for this work!!

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! Thanks to you! :)

[@ewliang]

Looks like I'll have to splurge some more money on my 2nd mech keeb for XDA since it comes preinstalled with Cherry keycaps. :/

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@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! :)

[@athenac12]

I love your videos so much the quality is amazing. Btw have you ever tried MOA/KOA keycaps?? They are my favorites and i think it helps the switch to have a deeper sound.

[@ClickandThock]

Not yet! Thank you!

[@AmanpreetSingh]

Appreciate the effort ❤

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you!

[@GhostlyFilm]

I fucking love the feel of XDA profile keycaps

[@ClickandThock]

Me too! :0

[@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

[@mtboydiary]

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

[@mtboydiary]

@@ClickandThock haha okay brother 😆😆

[@yukinohoshizaki9045]

Which keycap would you recommend for a creamy thocky sound?

[@ClickandThock]

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

[@GIACOMOVAIANI]

It seems that cherry profile is a bit more quite then SA.. am I wrong? Could you confirm?

[@ClickandThock]

it is!

[@BigDomDaddy]

Which profiles don't interfere with full travel switches?

[@cloudconnected7008]

Can you pls make a video with tactile switches?

[@ClickandThock]

Planing to next year!

[@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!!

[@nguyenchuong3471]

hi, which one is best for speed and accurate typing?

[@ClickandThock]

Personally I would go with Cherry, but it depends on your preferences!

[@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!

[@NPEng]

What about KAT keycaps?!

[@ClickandThock]

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

[@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!

[@JustTheWorst-ct4hk]

Yo why does the akko ones sound like Lego pieces?

[@ClickandThock]

Thickness of plastic change the sound.

[@tokudayo]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! :)

[@eggheadtwoSCM]

Damn the editing

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@bloodbp]

watching you type gives me hand cramps

[@ClickandThock]

ahah at least you watched it!

[@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!

[@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!

[@leonard.nicolae]

Gold. Just a gold video.

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks! :)

[@tiborskid]

thank you for this 👌

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure! :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@Fractal_blip]

Awesome intro

[@ClickandThock]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@franciscobeltran3955]

Song name?

[@ClickandThock]

Those Melancholy - Justnormal

[@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. 🔥

[@superchessmachine]

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

[@ClickandThock]

Because!

[@superchessmachine]

@@ClickandThock Thats valid

[@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!

[@samsonli9490]

Why dont you use your thumbs?

[@ClickandThock]

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

[@thaihungphan7255]

How tf is this video 68k view? It has the quality of 1m+ view video

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Slayer-ck8tv]

I love your video.

[@ClickandThock]

Thank you! :)

[@mariomario7379]

MT3 was my fave.

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@mr.spooky6134]

SA sounds fire

[@ClickandThock]

I love SA!!

[@dr-fresh]

having 10 fingers, using 4. 😂

[@ClickandThock]

I want to spare the 6 others!

[@바스-o7s]

Quite worth to spend 10 min!

[@ClickandThock]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@ievaday]

jesus christ the time it took to make this video!

[@ClickandThock]

Several weeks! :P

[@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!!

[@abaas787]

Professional

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@rodrigodsmack2]

The Best!!!

[@ClickandThock]

:)

[@mrbabyhugh]

thank you

[@ClickandThock]

My pleasure!