The HMX Yogurt S and Keygeek B1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA12 Nylon vs PA12), bottom housing (thickened P7 vs N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)), stem material (modified POM vs M4 strengthened POM), spring (22 mm single-stage KOS vs 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The HMX Yogurt S is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 Nylon top housing, thickened P7 bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keygeek B1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and M4 strengthened POM stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Yogurt S | Keygeek B1 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 Nylon | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | thickened P7 | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | modified POM | M4 strengthened POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage KOS | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XLLAB | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Yogurt S is much more widely available, but the Keygeek B1 is also available in stores.
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HMX Yogurt S is here! Designed as a sharper, more aggressive evolution of the Yogurt series, it delivers the most clacky sound HMX has ever produced — noticeably brighter and louder than the Yogurt V2. Featuring a hardened modified POM stem and thickened P7 bottom housing with the highest fiberglass content to date – SerpentKeys. HMX Yogurt S Switches are linear switches that feature HMX's new P7 material which is HMX's stiffest material with a high fiberglass percentage. Together with the hardened POM stem, it produces a high-pitched and crisp sound profile – Divinikey. | What if I tell you the Keygeek B1 switches are the clackiest switch so far on earth? The keygeek B1 linear switch is the first ever switch that uses a nylon bottom housing with 50% fiberglass added. The M4 strengthened POM stem and the N5 nylon bottom housing are born for one thing: To create the clackiest switch possible – Unikeys. |
