Choosing keycaps & artisan keycaps can be tricky when one set takes a clean, light-colored approach and the other leans into a retro theme. The White Keycap Set is priced at $15.99, while the Owpkeenthy Retro XDA set is $34.09. The useful shortcut is to decide whether you want a straightforward white PBT keycap set or a more distinctive themed set with XDA styling and a different listed key count.
Quick verdict
The White Keycap Set is the more direct choice for shoppers who want a simple replacement direction, while the Owpkeenthy set is aimed at someone intentionally choosing a retro-themed look. The two sets share PBT construction, so material does not separate them. The meaningful differences are the listed price, key count, profile language, color, and layout cues.
Listed comparison
| Detail | White Japanese OEM set | Owpkeenthy Retro XDA set |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 15.99 | USD 34.09 |
| Listed key count | 132 keys | 138 keys |
| Material | PBT | PBT |
| Profile and color | Japanese style, OEM, All White | Retro XDA, Coffee Cat |
| Fit cues | Mechanical Keyboard | Cherry MX; fullsize, 60%, 65%, and 75% |
Where each set wins
White Japanese PBT set
Its clearest advantage is illumination-focused styling. "Shine Through" appears in the title, and the attributes specify backlit use. The included keycap puller is also a practical addition for anyone replacing a set rather than buying caps alone. The Japanese-style wording gives the white set a recognizable visual direction without relying on a themed color scheme.
Owpkeenthy Retro XDA set
The Owpkeenthy set wins on distinctive presentation. Coffee Cat, Retro, and XDA are all specific cues, making the intended aesthetic easy to understand before purchase. Its listed layout language also names fullsize, 60%, 65%, and 75% keyboards, which gives shoppers several concrete formats to compare with their own setup.
Product notes
White Keycap Set Shine Through Japanese Style PBT Double Shot OEM Profile Keys
Choose the White Keycap Set when a bright, clearly defined appearance is more important than a themed palette. Its title combines Japanese style, double-shot construction, and OEM profile, while the listed features include shine-through, backlit use, and a keycap puller. Those details give this PBT keycap set a practical everyday, gaming, and student-oriented angle. The limitation is that All White and OEM are specific choices: shoppers seeking the brown Coffee Cat look or XDA profile will be choosing a different visual and profile direction. The 132-key package is another concrete distinction to weigh against the other set's listed count. For a shopper who wants a focused white setup with recognizable Japanese styling, the package is easy to understand.
Owpkeenthy Retro XDA Keycaps, PBT 138 Keys Brown Keycap Set for Cherry MX Cov
The appeal of the Owpkeenthy set is its specificity. Coffee Cat gives the PBT set a named theme, and XDA identifies a profile distinct from the White Keycap Set's OEM wording. The title also calls out 138 keys and Cherry MX, while the listed layout cues include fullsize, 60%, 65%, and 75% keyboards. The limitation is that this same specificity will not suit every aesthetic: Coffee Cat is not an all-white treatment, and XDA is not OEM. Its listed price is the higher of the two, so the reason to choose it should be the retro styling, profile, or layout language rather than an assumption that a larger count is automatically better.
Final choice by use case
- For shine-through and backlit presentation: choose the White Keycap Set, which names both features directly.
- For a retro themed appearance: choose Owpkeenthy, with its Coffee Cat and Retro XDA wording.
- For a white Japanese-style direction: choose the White Keycap Set and its OEM profile.
- For layout-led shopping: choose Owpkeenthy if its named fullsize, 60%, 65%, or 75% formats match your keyboard.
The listed prices are $18.10 apart. That makes the White Keycap Set the simpler choice for a focused white, illumination-friendly setup, while Owpkeenthy is the deliberate pick when its retro XDA identity and layout cues are the reason to spend more.
