The Best Keycaps in 2024

The MiTo GMK laser custom keycap set pursues a cyberpunk-ish 80s themed look using futuristic neon colors. The overall vibe of the keycaps sets a nice tone for darker colored themes so if that fits with your current build then you know what to get.

The keycap set is designed by MiTo, produced by GMK, and is made in Germany. The set is compatible with all Cherry MX switches and clones. The material used for the set is doubleshot ABS which is great for colorful themes.

The GMK Red Samurai set is one of the best custom keycaps sets because it includes nice, bright red colors with golden legends and Japanese sub-legends. This is the first design from the designer RedSuns that is trying to mimic a samurai’s red armor.

If the samurai historically used red armor to intimidate opponents then this keycap set is red to attract as much attention as possible.

Although the set is designed by RedSuns, it is made in Germany by GMK and as always is compatible with all of the Cherry or Cherry clone switches.

The reason this set makes it on the list of the best custom keycaps is because the Oblivion colorways and font is recognized quite a lot in the programming world. This is due to the clean aesthetics associated with the job and the minimalistic look appreciated by a lot of people in the programming world.

The legends on the keycap set use special terminology that is used in programming and the font itself is very simple and clean. If you have a hidden passion for programming or are a programmer already you should definitely get the Oblivion V2 keycap set.

If most of the keycap sets before this one were pretty low-key, then the DSA Astrolokeys is considered one of the best mechanical keyboard keycaps because of its flashy look and legend.

In this keycap set, you have a combination of white, yellow, pink, and purple colors with a lot of the keys using symbols instead of letters as a legend. A lot of these symbols are related to celestial objects since the main theme of the keycap set is astrology.

This keycap set is definitely the best if you are trying to build a colorful keyboard that will impress people in one glance.

Another MiTo keycap set made it into the best keycaps list because of its clean aesthetics and unique colorway. As with most designs from MiTo, the MT3 Cyber is focused on a cyberpunk retro look.

This is denoted by the neon-like colors that were chaotically chosen for this keycap set. The legends on the keys also use different neon colors adding to the Cyberpunk theme.

The main feature of this keycap set though is the MT3 slanted profile that many old computers used in the past. If you are bored of the usual keycap designs, both in terms of feel and look, then trying out the MT3 Cyber is definitely a worthwhile investment.

If you are less interested in cool legends on the keys and just want a colorful and eye-catchy keycap set, then the best keycaps you can get are the NPKC Gradient.

As the name suggests the whole point of this keycap set is to have a gradient effect, where the colors shift from one end of the spectrum to another.

The colors used in this keycap set are very cutesy and bubbly and will fit well with a similarly themed keyboard build and PC.

One of the hidden advantages of this keycap set is also the fact that unlike most other sets it uses PBT plastic, not ABS which means the overall durability of this keycap set is higher.

A very unique keycap set worth mentioning is the Botanical set that is handmade and sports a very distinguished look. The keyboard uses dark and light green keycaps with floral legends to truly inspire that botanical feel, overall leading to the creation of one of the best keycaps set on the market.

The quality of these keycaps is excellent since these are doubleshot PBT keycaps, and you can also order the right amount of keys for your build since you can choose between sets for 60%, 65%, 75% keyboards, etc.

Any keyboard build will look absolutely stunning with these keycaps so do not hesitate to order yours.

Another beautiful keycap set are the Twilight keycaps. The reason why these are some of the best custom keycaps is once again because they are handmade with PBT plastic which is known to be very sturdy.

The aesthetic of this keyboard also revolves around astrology since a lot of the legends on the keys are replaced by celestial objects. The colors used in this keycap set are also fitting since they create a nice gradient look going from dark blue to lighter shades of blue.

The keycap set also uses the XDA profile and is compatible with any Cherry MX-style switches.

Continuing the list is another blue-themed keycap set that this time focuses on the Arctic. The Iceberg Glacier keycap set uses different shades of blue and white to create a truly chilly atmosphere.

Some of the legends on the keycaps have also been replaced by animals that you would find in the coldest of places to add to the overall aesthetic.

This keycap set is handmade with PBT plastic, preventing shining and increasing the durability of the product.

The set is compatible with all Cherry MX switches and Cherry clones.

If you enjoy a simple and clean aesthetic in white and gray tones the Noir keycaps from the Artifact Bloom series will be perfect for you. This is a 129 keycap set made out of dye-subbed PBT in the Cherry profile.

These keycaps are compatible with any Cherry switches or Cherry clones with similar stems making them pretty much universal in the current market. Overall this set of keycaps is simple, with clean legends, and can fit most setups with ease because of the simple color scheme.

The Knight keycap set is named aptly because of the silver alphas, blue modifiers, and a couple of golden-yellow accent keys in the set. The set is based on the anime character Artoria Pendragon a.k.a Saber in the Fate series of anime matching the silver, blue, and golden accents of the keycap set.

The set is made out of ABS and uses the SA profile for a more unique typing experience. As with all other keycaps sets, the Domikey Knight set is compatible with all Cherry or Cherry stem switches on the market.

Cyan legends look neat on black/gray keycaps and this is what the Black & Cyan keycap set is all about. You get 197 keycaps in the ASA profile all being made with double-shot PBT. You also get special keys for the spacebar key, enter key, and arrow keys in case you want to use them as accent keys.

One thing to note is that the ASA profile is taller than the Cherry and OEM profiles so you might need a bit of adjustment but aesthetically speaking these keycaps look great.

PolyCaps makes a lot of bright and vibrant keycap sets and the Octopus is one of the most popular ones using an amazing purple/magenta color scheme adding quite a bit of flair to your keyboard. These are double-shot PBT keycaps in the Cherry profile, meaning these will not wear out quickly and are comfortable to type on.

With the Octopus kit, you get 147 keycaps total which are compatible with conventional ANSI layouts and Cherry/Cherry clone switches.

Red color schemes are not exactly common when it comes to keyboards but if you do want your piece to stand out going with something like the Akko Bred set will ensure all eyes fall on your red/black keycap set.

These are PBT double-shot keycaps in the ASA profile and are made by Akko. You get 158 keys in the kit with white accent keys for your spacebar, arrow keys, enter key, etc. The black and red color scheme is quite daring so you need to make sure your overall setup can pull off the look otherwise you should try a more muted and simple look for your keyboard.