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redsevn
124
Aug 28, 2015
Can anyone comment on the difference in feel between an Alu switch plate and an acrylic one (a la sprit, gon, or winkeyless)? It would cost me roughly the same for a plate+plastic case vs an acrylic case and I can't decide which one I want.
QuickLime
17
Aug 28, 2015
redsevnHere's a copy pasta from /u/WinterWinds on reddit when I PM'd him to ask about his plate.
generally I prefer the steel plate with heavy switches (MX black, panda clears) and ALU case. I think acrylic plates look best with acrylic case or ALU case with light switches. There is a small impact on typing feel and a moderate effect on typing sound. In terms of purpose, the metal plate does the job better. It is heavier and sturdier and holds the switches in place. Acrylic plates are more for aesthetics, and I think they are wonderful with lighting. With caps on, it will be hard to see the plate, and the plate aesthetics only matter when lighting comes into play. http://imgur.com/lyFkJtn Potato pic I just took (I'm at work) of metal plate in acrylic case
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For $40, I recommend thick steel. For $20, acrylic > thin metal. Just my personal opinions.
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