Womier Pudding Keycaps, PBT Shine Through, 164 Key Set Review
Double shot PBT with a translucent lower layer, so RGB lights the legend and glows around the base of every cap.
| Brand | Womier |
|---|---|
| Model | Womier |
| Part number | XVX |
| Key count | 164 per the title, listed as 141 plus 24 in the description |
| Material | Double shot PBT |
| Style | Pudding, translucent lower layer |
| Best for | RGB mechanical keyboards on MX stem switches that need a full-coverage cap set |
Product Overview
Pudding keycaps solve a specific annoyance: on an RGB keyboard with opaque caps, you pay for lighting you cannot see. These have a solid black top with a translucent lower section, so light comes up through the legend and spills out around the base of each cap rather than only escaping at the edges of the plate.
The material is double shot PBT rather than the ABS most stock caps use. PBT has a drier, more textured surface that does not develop the greasy shine ABS gets after a few months of use, and double shot moulding means the legend is a second piece of plastic rather than printing that wears off.
Coverage is the practical question with any aftermarket set, and this one is pitched wide. Womier lists compatibility with MX stem boards generally, naming SteelSeries, Razer and Corsair, and the set includes extra caps intended to cover non-standard bottom row layouts as well as standard ones.
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
Light passes up through the legend and spills around the base of the cap, which is what gives pudding sets their underglow.
The legend is a second piece of moulded plastic rather than printing, and PBT keeps its texture instead of polishing to a shine.
Womier specifies thick cap walls and legends closed with no gaps, which matters more on shine through caps where backlight finds any flaw.
R1 to R4 row heights with different surface tilt and tilt direction per row, shaped to match where your fingers sit.
Pitched at MX stem boards generally, with SteelSeries, Razer and Corsair named, plus extra caps for non-standard bottom rows.
A paper keycap tray keeps the spares organised and a puller is included so stock caps come off without levering.
Design and Build Quality
Profile is OEM, which is the familiar stock shape most mechanical keyboards ship with: slightly sculpted, with each row angled differently. Womier specifies R1 to R4 row heights, with surface tilt and tilt direction varying by row and curvature shaped to the fingers. That matters because a uniform-height set changes how a board feels even when the switches are identical.
The caps are described as thick walled and wear resistant, with a textured finish, and the legends are called out as closed with no gaps. On shine through caps a sloppy legend shows immediately, because backlight leaks through any imperfection in the moulding rather than being hidden by paint.
The set arrives in a paper storage tray with a keycap puller included, so you can lift stock caps without levering them off with a screwdriver. Womier notes the box style is shipped at random between a canned box and a card carton. Colour is black, and the set measures 9.65 by 5.51 by 1.57 inches boxed. Model is listed as Womier with the part number given as XVX.
Performance in Everyday Use
For a shine through set, the thing that decides the result is how the translucent layer meets the opaque top. Done well, the legend reads clearly in daylight as black on black and lights cleanly at night, and the base glow softens the hard dots of individual LEDs. That underglow is the real visual difference between pudding caps and plain backlit ones.
PBT is the right material choice for a set you intend to keep. ABS feels smoother initially and then polishes into a shine on the keys you use most, which is why stock caps on a well-used board look patchy within a year. The textured PBT surface stays consistent, and double shot legends cannot wear away because they are moulded in rather than printed on.
Compatibility is where aftermarket sets usually trip people. MX stem coverage takes in most mainstream mechanical boards, but stem type is only half the problem. The other half is bottom row layout: the width of your modifier keys and spacebar. The extra caps in this set exist for that reason, and Womier invites buyers to check with them before ordering.
One inconsistency is worth flagging. The product title states 164 keys while the description breaks the set down as 141 keys plus 24, which does not add to the same figure. We have reported both rather than pick one, because on a keycap set the exact count is the thing you are actually buying.
How It Performs: The Evidence
| Decision factor | What we found | Evidence and measurement | Score | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting | Translucent lower layer for shine through and base glow | Listing states a translucent layer that unleashes backlight for brighter illumination | 9.0 | On an RGB board, opaque caps hide the lighting you paid for |
| Material | Double shot PBT, thick walls, textured finish | Listing states double shot PBT keycaps with thick walls, wear resistance and a textured finish | 9.0 | PBT avoids the greasy polish ABS develops on the most used keys |
| Legend construction | Moulded legends, closed with no gaps | Listing states the letters are closed with no gaps and describes double shot construction | 8.5 | Printed legends wear off, and on shine through caps a flawed legend leaks light |
| Profile | OEM profile, R1 to R4 row heights | Listing states OEM profile with R1 to R4 row height and per-row surface tilt | 8.5 | Sculpted rows keep the board feeling as it did on stock caps |
| Compatibility | MX stem boards, with extra non-standard caps | Listing states compatibility with SteelSeries, Razer, Corsair and almost all other MX stem keyboards, with standard and non-standard kits | 7.5 | Stem type is only half the fit question, bottom row width is the other half |
| Accessories | Storage box and keycap puller included | Listing states an eco-friendly keycap storage box and a keycap puller are supplied | 8.0 | A puller avoids levering stock caps off with whatever is to hand |
| Listing accuracy | Key count stated two different ways | Title states 164 keys while the description describes 141 keys plus 24 keys | 6.0 | On a keycap set the exact count determines whether your layout is covered |
Who Should Buy It
- RGB mechanical keyboards with opaque stock caps
- Replacing ABS caps that have polished to a shine
- Full size boards needing wide layout coverage
- Builds where the lighting is part of the look
- Keeping legends that will not wear off
- Low profile or non-MX stem keyboards, or anyone who prefers an opaque cap with no light bleed
- The listing states 164 keys but breaks the set down as 141 plus 24
- Shine through caps are not for anyone who wants no light bleed
- Box style is shipped at random between two types
Full Specifications
How It Compares
| Feature | Womier | Typical budget | Premium option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Double shot PBT | ABS, printed legends | PBT with dye sublimated legends |
| Lighting | Shine through legend plus base glow | Opaque, no light through | Shine through legend only |
| Legend durability | Moulded, cannot wear off | Printed, wears with use | Dyed into the plastic |
| Profile | OEM, sculpted R1 to R4 | OEM | Uniform height, flat |
| Surface over time | Keeps its texture | Polishes to a shine | Keeps its texture |
| Extras | Storage tray and puller | Caps only | Caps and puller |
Alternatives Worth a Look
A sensible shine through set for an RGB board you want to keep looking new. Double shot PBT will not polish up the way stock ABS does, the legends are moulded rather than printed, and OEM profile means the board feels the way it did before. The one thing to settle before ordering is coverage: the listing contradicts itself on key count, so check your bottom row layout against the set rather than assuming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these pudding keycaps?
The two-layer construction. The top is opaque black and the lower section is translucent, so backlight comes up through the legend and also glows out around the base of each cap. That base glow is what distinguishes a pudding set from ordinary shine through caps.
Will they fit my keyboard?
If it uses MX stem switches, probably. Womier names SteelSeries, Razer and Corsair and pitches compatibility with almost all other MX stem boards, and includes extra caps for non-standard layouts. Stem type is only half of it though, so check your bottom row key widths against the set.
How many keys are in the set?
The listing is inconsistent. The title states 164 keys while the description breaks it down as 141 keys plus 24 keys. We have reported both rather than choose one. If your board has an unusual layout, it is worth asking the seller to confirm the exact contents first.
Is PBT better than ABS?
For longevity, generally yes. ABS feels smoother at first and then polishes into a shine on the keys you use most. PBT has a drier, textured surface that stays consistent. Combined with double shot legends that are moulded rather than printed, the set should look the same after heavy use.
What profile are they?
OEM, which is the standard sculpted shape most mechanical keyboards ship with. Womier specifies R1 to R4 row heights with surface tilt and tilt direction differing by row. Your board should feel much as it did before, unlike swapping to a uniform height set.
Do I need a keycap puller?
You do, and one is included. Levering caps off with a screwdriver or fingernails is how stems get bent and caps get scratched. The set also comes with a paper storage tray, which is useful because a full set leaves a lot of spares once your board is fitted.
Will light leak around the caps?
Yes, and deliberately. The translucent lower layer is designed to glow, which means more visible light than an opaque set. If you want legends lit but no spill around the base of each key, a standard shine through cap rather than a pudding one is the better choice.
What exactly comes in the box?
The keycap set, a keycap puller and a storage box. Womier notes the box is shipped at random as either a canned box or an eco-friendly card carton, and describes both as practical, so the packaging you receive may differ from the listing photographs.
This review is based on the manufacturer's stated specifications, the current product listing and its images, the confirmed material, profile, row heights, stem compatibility and included accessories, and our own research into how keycap materials and profiles differ. It is editorial analysis, not laboratory testing, and we have not fitted this set to a keyboard ourselves. Where the listing contradicts itself on key count we have reported the discrepancy rather than resolve it by guessing.