Opaque Keycaps
Pros: Wide range of manufacturing options (e.g., double-shot, dye-sublimation); superior color and texture quality.
Cons: Blocks RGB backlighting; lighting effects are not visible.
Translucent-Legend Keycaps (Light shines through characters, patterns, or lines)
Pros: Light shines through the legends, creating brilliant RGB effects; commonly used on gaming keyboards.
Cons: Dust tends to accumulate in the translucent areas; legends on some budget models are prone to wear.
Fully Transparent Keycaps
Pros: The entire keycap is transparent, offering the strongest lighting ambiance.
Cons: Usually made of ABS or PC, making them highly prone to developing a greasy sheen (“shining”); light leakage can reduce legend legibility.
