The Keygeek Cera and Keygeek B1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.70 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM vs PA12), bottom housing (L4 POM vs N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)), stem material (modified POM (with ceramic powder) vs M4 strengthened POM), stem shape (standard (flat stem tip) vs standard), spring (20 mm single-stage KOS vs 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (48 g vs 45 g). 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 Keygeek Cera is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4 POM top housing, L4 POM bottom housing, and modified POM (with ceramic powder) stem (standard (flat stem tip) shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gearpod. Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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 | Keygeek Cera | Keygeek B1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | L4 POM | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | modified POM (with ceramic powder) | M4 strengthened POM |
| Stem shape | standard (flat stem tip) | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage KOS | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! The stem is lubed with dry film. The top housing is dry to get rid of the oily feeling. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Gearpod | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek B1 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek Cera can be found in multiple stores.
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The Keygeek Cera linear switch is Keygeek's another full POM switch. Unlike POMkin, Cera has a flat pole tip for a more clacky and crispy sound profile. Designer Gearpod also commissioned a new housing mold for them. Because full POM switches tend to have more surface friction, the sizes of the top housing opening and bottom housing stem hole have been adjusted to make sure the stem wobble is minimal while eliminating the sluggish feeling caused by the syringe effect. Material-wise, the POM stem was modified with ceramic powder added to increase its hardness and lower POM's surface friction coefficient as much as possible. The Cera switch also comes with a different factory lubrication method from previous Keygeek switches: The stem is lubed with dry film. The top housing is dry to get rid of the oily feeling – Unikeys. | 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. |
