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The Keygeek B1 and UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) vs PA-2), stem material (M4 strengthened POM vs POM), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 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. | The UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek B1 | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) | PA-2 |
| Stem material | M4 strengthened POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek B1 can be found in 2 stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Keygeek B1 sound test | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush sound test |
No UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek B1 switches | Comments on UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush switches |
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. | Unikeys Sugar Rush is Unikeys' second in-house designed switch collaboration with HMX. These were manufactured using HMX's newest mold sets. Sugar Rush switches have the PA-2 bottom housing which is the same as the Cheese switches, and with the help of the new mold design, they are loud, full, and straight through-the-roof clacky – Unikeys. |
