dagaladoo Matcha Green Cherry Profile PBT Keycaps Review
Cherry profile in double shot PBT, opaque rather than shine through, with 138 keys covering both US and UK layouts.
| Brand | dagaladoo |
|---|---|
| Model | Matcha Green Keycaps |
| Key count | 138 |
| Profile | Original Cherry |
| Material | Double shot PBT |
| Legends | Two-colour injection moulded, non-transparent |
| Best for | Typists who want the low Cherry profile and have no interest in backlight bleed |
Product Overview
Cherry profile is the lower, flatter sculpt that many typists prefer over the taller OEM shape most keyboards ship with. dagaladoo uses the original Cherry profile here, which means a shorter travel to reach each row and a feel closer to a custom build than a stock board.
The set is deliberately opaque. Where pudding and translucent sets exist to show off backlighting, this one uses a non-transparent pattern with sharp characters, which is the choice if you want the keyboard to look like a keyboard rather than a light fixture.
Colour is the other point of difference. Rather than a single flat green, dagaladoo layers light and dark green tones across the set for what it describes as a fresh, natural, retro look. On a desk where everything else is black, a full colour set changes the whole character of the board.
Score Breakdown
This verdict is based on the manufacturer's stated specifications, the current Amazon listing and its product images, the confirmed materials and design, real buyer ratings, and our research into the product category. Scores are consistent editorial judgments, not laboratory measurements, and we did not receive a paid sample.
Key Features
A lower, flatter sculpt than the OEM shape most keyboards ship with, so fingers travel a shorter distance between rows.
Two-colour injection moulding in PBT, so the characters are a second piece of plastic and the surface stays matte rather than polishing.
A non-transparent pattern with sharp characters, for a keyboard that reads as a keyboard rather than showing off backlighting.
Coverage for 61, 64, 66, 68, 84, 87, 96, 98, 100, 104 and 108 key boards, with spares for different bottom rows.
Both layouts are listed, which matters for UK boards with a tall enter key that most sets leave uncovered.
Light and dark greens combined across the set rather than one flat colour, for a fresh and retro look.
PBT with a dry touch, which is what stops the most used keys developing the greasy shine ABS gets.
Design and Build Quality
The material is double shot PBT. PBT has a drier, more textured surface than the ABS most stock caps use, and it does not polish into a greasy shine on the keys you hit most. dagaladoo specifies oil resistance and wear resistance alongside that dry touch.
Double shot here means two-colour injection moulding, so the characters are a second piece of plastic rather than printing on the surface. The practical result is the one that matters: the legends cannot wear off, because there is no printed layer to rub away. dagaladoo describes the characters as clear and sharp.
Coverage is 138 keys, which is generous, and the layout support is unusually broad: dagaladoo lists both US and UK layouts across 61, 64, 66, 68, 84, 87, 96, 98, 100, 104 and 108 key keyboards. Most sets cover one or the other. Colour is listed as Matcha Green, with an 18 month warranty, and the model is recorded as Matcha Green Keycaps.
Performance in Everyday Use
Profile is the decision that changes how a board feels, more than material does. Cherry is lower than OEM, so your fingers travel a shorter distance between rows and the overall hand position sits flatter. Typists moving from a stock board usually notice it within an hour, and whether it suits you is genuinely personal rather than better or worse.
PBT with double shot legends is the combination to want on a set you intend to keep. The surface stays matte where ABS turns glossy, and the characters are moulded in rather than printed, so neither the texture nor the legends degrade with heavy daily use. That is the durability argument, and it is straightforward.
The opacity is a deliberate trade and worth being clear about. If your keyboard has RGB lighting, these caps will block it. The lighting will glow around the edges of the plate and nothing will come through the legends. On a board where the lighting is the main appeal, that is the wrong choice; on one where you just want a good surface to type on, it is the right one.
Layout coverage is the practical strength. Supporting both US and UK layouts across eleven board sizes means a UK keyboard with its tall enter key stands a real chance of being fully covered, which many aftermarket sets simply do not offer.
How It Performs: The Evidence
| Decision factor | What we found | Evidence and measurement | Score | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile | Original Cherry profile | Listing states it adopts the original Cherry Profile, ergonomically designed for a comfortable typing experience | 9.0 | Profile changes how a board feels more than material does |
| Material | Double shot PBT, oil and wear resistant with a dry touch | Listing states high-quality PBT that is oil-resistant, wear-resistant and durable with a dry touch | 9.0 | PBT avoids the greasy polish ABS develops on the most used keys |
| Legend construction | Two-colour injection moulding, characters never wear out | Listing states two-colour injection molding technology with clear and sharp characters that never wear out | 9.0 | Printed legends rub away, moulded ones cannot |
| Layout coverage | 138 keys for US and UK layouts across eleven board sizes | Listing states a full 138 key set suitable for most US and UK layout 61 to 108 key keyboards | 9.5 | UK layouts with a tall enter key are left out by most aftermarket sets |
| Backlight handling | Non-transparent pattern | Listing states the keycaps are designed with a non-transparent pattern | 4.5 | An RGB keyboard loses its lighting entirely behind opaque caps |
| Switch compatibility | MX stem mechanical keyboards | Listing states suitability for MX stem mechanical keyboards | 9.0 | Stem type decides whether the caps physically fit |
| Warranty | 18 months | Manufacturer information lists an 18 month warranty | 8.0 | Longer than the twelve months most accessory sets carry |
Who Should Buy It
- Typists who prefer the low Cherry profile
- UK layout keyboards with a tall enter key
- Boards where the lighting is not the point
- Replacing ABS caps that have gone shiny
- Adding colour to an all-black desk setup
- RGB builds where the lighting is the point, or non-MX stem keyboards
- Opaque, so backlighting does not shine through
- Cherry profile needs adjusting to from a stock OEM board
- No dimensions published
Full Specifications
How It Compares
| Feature | dagaladoo | Typical budget | Premium option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile | Original Cherry, low and flat | OEM, taller | MDA or SA, taller still |
| Material | Double shot PBT | ABS with printed legends | PBT with dye sublimated legends |
| Backlight | Opaque, blocks light | Opaque | Shine through or pudding |
| Legend durability | Moulded, cannot wear | Printed, wears | Dyed into the plastic |
| Layout support | US and UK | US only | US only |
| Surface over time | Stays matte | Polishes to a shine | Stays matte |
Alternatives Worth a Look
A straightforward, well-chosen set. Original Cherry profile is a real alternative to the stock OEM shape rather than a variation on it, double shot PBT keeps both the texture and the legends intact under heavy use, and layered green tones give a board genuine character. Supporting both US and UK layouts across eleven sizes is more than most sets manage. Just understand the caps are opaque, so RGB lighting will not come through them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherry profile and how is it different from OEM?
Cherry is lower and flatter than the OEM profile most keyboards ship with. Your fingers travel a shorter distance between rows and the hand sits flatter overall. dagaladoo uses the original Cherry profile here. Whether it suits you is personal, and most typists notice the change within an hour.
Will backlighting show through?
No. These caps use a non-transparent pattern, so an RGB keyboard's lighting will glow around the edges of the plate and nothing will come through the legends. If your board's lighting is the main appeal, a shine through or pudding set is the right choice instead.
Will they fit a UK layout keyboard?
dagaladoo lists both US and UK layouts across 61, 64, 66, 68, 84, 87, 96, 98, 100, 104 and 108 key boards. UK support is worth noting, because the tall enter key and the extra key beside it are what most aftermarket sets leave uncovered.
Is PBT better than ABS?
For longevity, yes. ABS feels smoother at first then polishes into a shine on the keys you use most. PBT has a drier textured surface that stays consistent, and dagaladoo specifies oil and wear resistance. With moulded rather than printed legends, the whole set should hold up.
Will the legends wear off?
No. The characters are made by two-colour injection moulding, meaning they are a second piece of plastic rather than printing on the surface. There is no printed layer to rub away, which is why dagaladoo states the characters never wear out.
How many keys do I get?
One hundred and thirty eight, which is a generous set with spares for the various bottom row arrangements across the eleven board sizes listed. Most ANSI and UK boards should be fully covered with caps left over.
What does the colour actually look like?
dagaladoo combines light and dark green tones across the set rather than using one flat colour, describing the result as fresh, natural, retro and elegant. On a desk where the rest of the hardware is black, a full colour set changes the character of the board considerably.
What warranty is there?
Eighteen months, per the manufacturer information, which is longer than the twelve months most accessory sets carry. dagaladoo asks buyers to contact it by email if anything arrives missing or damaged.
This review is based on the manufacturer's stated specifications, the current product listing and its images, the confirmed key count, profile, material, legend construction, layout and switch compatibility, colour and warranty, and our own research into how keycap profiles and materials differ. It is editorial analysis, not laboratory testing, and we have not fitted this set to a keyboard ourselves. The listing publishes no dimensions, so we have not stated any.