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Title: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: michaellthenerd on Mon, 07 January 2013, 21:43:36

I really like both but im conflicted as to which one i should buy from qtan's if only i could have both... Can anyone please explain the main difference between the two besides their obvious look difference ? :-\

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: jeroplane on Mon, 07 January 2013, 22:13:04

You will be able to feel the engraving under your fingertips when you type. On the other hand, the top of dye-sub keys feel completely flat. The general consensus around here is that dye-sub PBTs are the best-feeling and also the most durable.

Go with dye-sub, you will not regret it.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: Hyde on Mon, 07 January 2013, 22:20:09

I'd go with dye sub.

Personally I haven't really try yet but I suspect engraved keys will get dirty in the long run.  Like having finger grease build up in those engraved grooves.

Also like jeroplane said, with engraved key you'll feel where the writings are, where as dye sub it's perfectly flat.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 07 January 2013, 22:22:51

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide#post_6018011

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: Loligagger on Tue, 08 January 2013, 01:39:29

I can barely feel the letters on my engraved caps. Just go with whatever you think looks best.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: Binge on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:16:20

I would only ever get black engraved if I go engraved again.  Dirt shows well with engraved keycaps.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: linkz on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:35:40

Quote from: Binge on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:16:20

I would only ever get black engraved if I go engraved again.  Dirt shows well with engraved keycaps.

Type with chopsticks to avoid having dirts get trapped in the engraved keycaps.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: reverkiller on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:54:28

Quote from: linkz on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:35:40

Quote from: Binge on Tue, 08 January 2013, 10:16:20

I would only ever get black engraved if I go engraved again.  Dirt shows well with engraved keycaps.

Type with chopsticks to avoid having dirts get trapped in the engraved keycaps.

Title: Re: Dye sub vs Engraved !?
Post by: michaellthenerd on Tue, 08 January 2013, 21:21:35

Thanks for the feedback guys I think I am going to pursue dye sub keycaps!  :)