{
    "title": "Custom Keycap Profile Comparison: SA vs OEM vs Cherry",
    "url": "https://allwinkey.com/custom-keycap-profile-comparison-sa-vs-oem-vs-cherry/",
    "published": "2026-07-20T12:35:25+00:00",
    "modified": "2026-07-20T12:35:25+00:00",
    "focus_kw": "keycap profile comparison",
    "summary": "For keyboard brands selecting keycap profiles, SA (Spherical All) offers a tall, sculpted design with pronounced dish for vintage aesthetics, while OEM features a stepped, angled shape common in stock keyboards. Cherry profile, lower and with a more uniform row height, provides a balance of comfort and modern feel. AllwinKey, as an OEM manufacturer, recommends evaluating typing angle, keycap material compatibility, and mold availability when choosing between these profiles for custom mechanical keyboards.",
    "meta_desc": "Compare SA, OEM, and Cherry keycap profiles for your custom mechanical keyboard brand. Learn ergonomics, aesthetics, and manufacturing insights from an OEM expert.",
    "faq": [
        {
            "q": "What are the main differences between SA, OEM, and Cherry keycap profiles?",
            "a": "SA keycaps are tall and spherical with a deep dish, OEM have a stepped, angled shape, and Cherry are lower with a more uniform height, affecting typing feel and ergonomics."
        },
        {
            "q": "Which keycap profile is best for a custom mechanical keyboard brand?",
            "a": "The best profile depends on your target market: SA for retro enthusiasts, OEM for cost-effective standard designs, and Cherry for modern ergonomic preferences."
        },
        {
            "q": "How does keycap profile affect manufacturing complexity for OEMs?",
            "a": "SA profiles require more material and complex molds, increasing cost and lead time, while OEM and Cherry are more standardized and easier to produce at scale."
        }
    ],
    "author": "AllwinKey",
    "source_url": "https://allwinkey.com/custom-keycap-profile-comparison-sa-vs-oem-vs-cherry/"
}