What’s the difference between Rubber Keypad and plastic buttons?

Mainly made of plastic materials such as ABS and PC.

Plastic materials are relatively cheap, easy to obtain, easy to handle and process, and have a wide range of applications. Plastic keys have good hardness and wear resistance, but their touch and softness are lower than those of silicone keys.

 Made of silicone material.

Silicone material has the characteristics of high temperature resistance, not easy to age, good chemical stability, softness and wear resistance. The silicone key is molded, has a certain thickness and elasticity, and has good texture and touch.

1.Electronic products: such as household appliances such as televisions, recorders, air conditioners, and volume buttons, increase and decrease buttons in electronic products such as MP3 players, mobile phones, and computers.

2.Industrial control equipment: automation equipment, etc.

3.Others: medical equipment, automotive parts, etc.

4.Rubber Keypad：

Electronic products: often used in the keys of electronic calculators, remote controls, telephones, cordless phones, electronic toys, computer keyboards and other products.

High-end equipment: Due to its good durability and stability, silicone keys are more used in high-end products such as mobile phones and tablets.

Special industries: In industries such as medical and aviation, silicone keys are widely used due to their special pressing force requirements and durability.

1.Touch: Plastic buttons are relatively hard and may not feel as soft as silicone buttons.

2.Sound: During use, some plastic buttons may produce a harsh sound.

Silicone Keypad,：

Touch: The silicone keys feel very soft, with good touch and comfort.

Sound: The silicone keys have moderate pressing force and good resilience, and the sound is relatively soft when used.

Wear resistance: The silicone material has excellent wear resistance, can maintain the clarity and integrity of the keys for a long time, and is not easily worn due to friction.

3. Anti-aging performance: Silicone material is not easy to age, and can maintain its physical and chemical properties for a long time, thereby extending the service life of the key.

4. High temperature and low temperature resistance: Silicone keys can maintain their shape and performance stability in high or low temperature environments, and are not easily deformed or invalidated due to temperature changes.

5. Resilience: Silicone keys have good resilience and can still maintain their good pressing feel after long-term use.

Wear resistance: Plastic keys also have a certain degree of wear resistance, but their wear resistance may be slightly inferior to that of silicone keys.

Anti-aging performance: The anti-aging performance of plastic keys is relatively weak. After long-term use, they may age due to oxidation or ultraviolet radiation, resulting in a decrease in key performance.

Impact of temperature changes: Plastic keys may deform or fail in high or low temperature environments, thus affecting their service life.