Compare GMK CYL BoW vs Keychron OEM Profile Retro Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the GMK CYL BoW and Keychron OEM Profile Retro and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keycap at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2026 Cherry profile ABS material Double-shot legends Japanese, Yes, Hiragana, Katakana, Hangul sub-legends 1.5mm thickness Sculpted profile Includes numpad keys	Released in 2021 OEM profile PBT material Dye-sublimation legends 1.4mm thickness
Name	Name GMK CYL BoW	Name Keychron OEM Profile Retro
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2021
Profile	Profile Cherry	Profile OEM
Sculpted	Sculpted	Sculpted
Material	Material ABS	Material PBT
Layout standard	Layout standard ANSI	Layout standard ANSI
Sub-Legends	Sub-Legends Japanese, Hiragana, Katakana, Hangul	Sub-Legends -
Shine through	Shine through	Shine through
Wall thickness	Wall thickness 1.5mm	Wall thickness 1.4mm
Legend method	Legend method Double-shot	Legend method Dye-sublimation
Pudding style	Pudding style	Pudding style