Choosing keycaps & artisan keycaps often comes down to one practical split: do you want a backlit-focused set, or a profile-and-color choice that changes the look of your keyboard? The Doubleshot PBT Keycap Set Side Print Shine Through Backlit Keycaps For Cherry and Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycaps take different routes. The quickest decision is to match the set to your lighting priorities, preferred profile, and keyboard layout.
Quick verdict
The Doubleshot set is the more direct fit for a backlit mechanical keyboard, with side-print shine-through legends and a Cherry/OEM profile. Owpkeenthy suits shoppers choosing around an XDA profile and Coffee Cat color. The listed prices are close, with a $4.10 spread: $29.99 for Doubleshot and $34.09 for Owpkeenthy. Both are presented as PBT keycap sets, so material does not decide the head-to-head.
At a glance
| Set | Listed price | Format and profile |
|---|---|---|
| Doubleshot PBT Side-Print Keycap Set | $29.99 | 133 keys; Cherry/OEM |
| Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycap Set | $34.09 | 138 keys; XDA |
Where each one wins
Doubleshot PBT Side-Print Keycap Set
- Layout matching: The description names fit for most ANSI layouts, including 61, 68, 84, 87, 100, 104, and 108-key mechanical keyboards.
- Switch coverage: It is specified for all MX switches and MX-styled clones, giving it the clearer compatibility story of the two.
- Everyday labeling: English legends and a standard QWERTY layout are listed for shoppers who want a familiar arrangement.
Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycap Set
- Layout range: The set is described for full-size, 60%, 65%, and 75% keyboards.
- Distinctive presentation: "Retro" and "Coffee Cat" are central to its named design direction.
- Legend method: Dye sublimation is identified in the description, giving it a different printed-legend approach from the Doubleshot set.
Product notes
Doubleshot PBT Side-Print Keycap Set
The clearest reason to choose the Doubleshot set is its lighting-oriented design: side-print legends are identified as shine-through, and double-shot printing is specified. That combination directly suits a keyboard where illuminated legends matter more than a themed color treatment. The Cherry/OEM profile and MX-oriented compatibility also make the set straightforward to compare with common mechanical-keyboard formats. Its concrete limitation is package scope: the package contains keycaps only, not a keyboard. The listed color is Blue, so shoppers seeking the Coffee Cat presentation will find the visual direction quite different. This set makes the most sense when backlighting and familiar English legends lead the decision.
Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycap Set
Owpkeenthy earns consideration for shoppers who want the named Coffee Cat look paired with an XDA profile. Its PBT construction and dye-sublimation technique give the set a clearly stated design and printing identity, while the retro wording makes the aesthetic choice easy to understand before considering layout. The limitation is about matching preferences rather than performance: shoppers specifically seeking Cherry/OEM shaping have a more direct match in the Doubleshot set. The package also costs $4.10 more than its counterpart, so the extra spend is tied to choosing the Retro XDA presentation rather than to a universally better specification. Pick it when the profile and theme are the point of the change.
Final choice by use case
- For backlit keyboards: Choose the Doubleshot PBT Side-Print Keycap Set. Its shine-through wording, double-shot printing, and English legends align directly with an illuminated typing setup.
- For an XDA-focused custom build: Choose Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycap Set. The XDA profile and Coffee Cat styling make the intended look unmistakable.
- For compatibility-led shopping: Start with Doubleshot because its description explicitly covers MX switches, MX-styled clones, and a broad ANSI layout range.
- For layout-specific shopping: Owpkeenthy is the better match when your keyboard falls within the named full-size, 60%, 65%, or 75% formats.
Neither set is the universal winner. Doubleshot is the focused choice for backlighting and clearly stated MX/ANSI coverage, while Owpkeenthy is the focused choice for an XDA profile and Coffee Cat design.
