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MOA Keycaps: A New Typing Experience

MOA Keycaps: A New Typing Experience

Are you thinking about trying a new keycap set? For custom keyboards, keycap customization plays a crucial role in shaping your typing experience. A fresh set can not only enhance how your keyboard feels but also elevate its overall aesthetics and even your mood. In addition to the traditional Cherry OEM profile keycaps, MOA keycaps have received a lot of attention in recent years for their unique design and feel. Let’s explore MOA profile keycaps now!

What are MOA profile keycaps?

MOA keycaps (molded keycaps with organic angles) have smoother, more curved edge lines. It is known for their distinct colorways, durability, and meticulous craftsmanship, offering users a unique blend of style and functionality.

MOA keycaps—a new keycap design, more fashionable and personalized. 

Key features of MOA keycaps

Height: MOA keycaps have a uniform height; each key is 9.8 mm in height. This consistent height can provide a seamless and balanced typing experience for users. It brings comfort and is precious during prolonged use. At the same time, the height is relatively high; it will make the keys more tactile and provide the obvious feedback.

akko moa profile keycap height

Shape: The edges of MOA keycaps often have a certain curvature, which makes them more rounded and more in line with the natural shape of your fingertips. Natural shape, natural typing experience, and more comfortable.

Material: Most MOA keycaps are made of PBT material, which is wear-resistant and has a textured feel. And compared to ABS, PBT keycaps can retain their original matte texture even after heavy use. You can check more differences with ABS and PBT keycaps

akko mu01 moa keycaps

Unique style: MOA keycaps are more natural and rounded overall. It is really suitable for various and colorful legends. Generally, the MOA keycaps are processed by double-shot and dye sublimation legends. The letters and symbols on the keycaps will remain vibrant and legible, even with heavy daily use.The relatively rounded and natural shape combined with the rich illustrations gives the entire keycap a unique charm.

Advantages of MOA keycaps

Good typing experience: As we have mentioned above, the keycaps are relatively high and provide better support for fingers and provide good feedback. In addition, the rounded keycap shape can increase the comfort of the hand.

Customization and aesthetics: MOA keycaps are not only practical but also support highly personalized customization, including various color combinations and unique pattern designs, which makes the keyboard not only an input device but also a personalized display. Express your style with these unique keycaps!

akko capybara moa keycap set

Disadvantages of MOA keycaps

Increased finger movement and fatigue: Since the height of MOA keycaps is relatively high and the shape usually has a large curvature, this design can provide a better fingertip fit and a comfortable typing experience, but it may also cause the fingers to move more and exert more force to press the keycaps. For users who need to type quickly for a long time, this may increase hand fatigue.

Akko popular MOA keycap sets 2024

Akko provides various profile keycaps to meet the different typing preferences and ergonomic needs. From the classic Cherry and OEM profiles to more unique choices, including MOA, MAO, and MOG, there is a profile for everyone. And if you are interested in trying MOA profile keycaps, let’s explore the popular sets from Akko’s 2024 new arrivals.

All Akko MOA profile keycaps are made up of PBT material, ensuring a long-lasting and comfortable typing experience. The keycaps feature vibrant, unique designs thanks to dye-sublimation legends, ensuring the colors remain vivid and wear-resistant over time.

Pink Phantom Keycap Set

Ignite Your Setup with Neon Flair!

We believe the pink phantom keycap set is perfect for those with a bold, edgy style. Yes, it is designed by someone who embodies this vibe. If you are seeking a cutting-edge, standout look for your keyboard, just try this cool keycap set.

akko pink phantom keycap set
  • Playful aesthetic: This keycap set features a bold and futuristic design with a vibrant neon pink and black color scheme, giving the keycap an energetic and playful aesthetic.
  • Special PC translucent pudding keys: There are special keys made up of  translucent PC material on the other four sides; in this way, the rgb backlit can be shown brilliantly.
  • 139keys: This keycap set provides 139 keys in total, making it compatible with both US-ANSI and ISO-UK layouts. Whether you prefer ansi layout or iso layout, this set offers versatile support to fit your keyboard layout needs.

Rainbow Candy Keycap Set

Sweeten your keyboard, color your life!

If you want to infuse some colorful energy into your life, you can never forget the rainbow candy keycap set. Each time I see this keycap set, my mood brightens up. Yes, it's like a rainbow, like candy, and just like the name.

akko rainbow candy moa keycap set
  • Colorful theme: Bright and sunny colors are the main colors of this keycap, you can find the pink, yellow, orange, and light blue. The match of various bright colors is really harmonious and eye-catching.
  • Quirky and playful Legends: The dye-sublimation process creates rich and wonderful legends. There are a variety of symbols, including stars, crowns, and funky character designs. Bring fun and happiness to your life and show your attitude toward life.
  • 140 keys: This keycap set includes 140 keys and is also compatible with both US-ANSI and ISO-UK layouts.  Never worry about the layout, just focus on the important thing!

Swan Sonata Pudding Keycap Set

Graceful Serenity!

Swan Sonata MOA keycap set is the pudding keycap set. 4-side translucent keycaps can make the backlighting easily shine through the top and sides of each keycap. It provides a vibrant and visually stunning effect on your keyboard.

Akko swan sonata moa pudding keycap set
  • Soft and elegant: This keycap set uses soft milky purple as the dominant color, presenting a soft and elegant aesthetic overall. When you see the keycaps, you will be surrounded by a dreamy and calm atmosphere.
  • Pudding keycaps: the Swan Sonata MOA keycaps are designed with translucent sides, allowing RGB backlighting to shine through more effectively. This maximizes the display of vibrant colors and lighting effects, creating a visually striking aesthetic on your keyboard.
  • Minimalistic legends: Not like the keycaps above, the legends and icons of the Swan Sonata MOA keycap set are minimalist yet decorative. Bring a delicate, peaceful, and artistic touch to the overall layout.

With customization options, high-quality craftsmanship, and eye-catching aesthetics, MOA keycaps are more than just functional—they're an expression of individuality.

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