Description
The Razer Phantom Keycap Upgrade Set offers a dual-layered aesthetic that redefines keyboard customization. Featuring a unique stealth design, these keycaps appear completely solid and letterless when the backlight is off, but transform into a brilliant display of color once the RGB is engaged. Crafted from high-quality ABS, the pudding-style translucent sides allow for maximum light diffusion, making it an essential upgrade for users looking to amplify their Razer Chroma or standard mechanical keyboard setup.
This product is for:
- RGB Enthusiasts: Users who want to maximize the brightness and saturation of their keyboard's backlighting through translucent pudding sidewalls.
- Minimalist Gamers: Individuals seeking a stealth look where legends are invisible until the keyboard is powered on.
- Custom Keyboard Builders: Hobbyists looking for a 128-key set that fits various layouts, including 60%, Tenkeyless (TKL), and full-sized boards.
- Razer Ecosystem Users: Owners of Razer BlackWidow or Huntsman keyboards wanting a guaranteed fit for standard bottom rows.
- Competitive Players: Gamers who prefer the smooth texture of ABS keycaps for quick finger movements and tactile feedback.
Detailed specifications:
- Material: High-grade ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- Key Count: 128 keys (includes additional keys for various layouts)
- Design: Pudding-style with translucent sidewalls and bottom-lasered legends
- Stem Compatibility: Standard Cross-axis (Cherry MX style)
- Layout Support: US (ANSI) and UK (ISO) standard bottom row
- Keyboard Compatibility: Fits 60%, 65%, TKL, and Full-sized mechanical keyboards
- Color Options: Classic Black (RC21-01740100-R3M1) and Mercury White (RC21-01740200-R3M1)
Typing on the Razer Phantom keycaps provides a smooth, consistent feel characteristic of premium ABS plastic. The standout feature is the bottom-lasered legends, which prevent the lettering from wearing off over time, a common issue with top-printed caps. During gameplay, the translucent sides create a glow effect on the keyboard plate, significantly increasing visibility in low-light environments. The installation process is straightforward thanks to the included keycap puller and universal cross-axis stems, ensuring a snug fit on most mechanical switches.
Compared to standard Razer PBT keycaps, the Phantom set prioritizes lighting aesthetics over the textured, matte finish of PBT. While PBT is known for its oil resistance, the Phantom ABS set offers a unique stealth legend design that PBT sets cannot replicate. When compared to generic third-party pudding keycaps, the Razer Phantom set provides better compatibility for non-standard bottom rows and features higher-quality laser etching that ensures the legends remain sharp and clear when illuminated.
Q&A:
- Will these keycaps fit my non-Razer keyboard? Yes, the Razer Phantom set uses standard cross-axis stems compatible with Cherry MX, Gateron, and Kailh switches, fitting most mechanical keyboards with a standard bottom row.
- What is the difference between the Black and Mercury White versions? The Black version offers a true stealth look where keys appear blank when off, while the Mercury White version provides a cleaner, brighter aesthetic that complements white peripherals.
- Are the legends shine-through? Yes, the legends are bottom-lasered to allow light to pass through the top of the keycap, though the primary light diffusion occurs through the translucent pudding sides.
- Does this set include a keycap puller? Yes, the upgrade set comes with a dedicated keycap puller to facilitate easy removal of your existing caps without damaging the switches.
- How many keys are included in the box? The set includes 128 keys, covering standard US/UK layouts and providing extra keys for 60%, 65%, and Tenkeyless form factors.
