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The Keygeek Explosion and Unikeys x Keygeek Uni 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 (PA66 vs PA12), bottom housing (N1 Nylon vs PA12), stem material (M4 POM blend vs U4 UPE), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire)), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.60 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 Keygeek Explosion is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, N1 Nylon bottom housing, and M4 POM blend stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Awareness Club. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Unikeys x Keygeek Uni is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek Explosion | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | N1 Nylon | PA12 |
| Stem material | M4 POM blend | U4 UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Awareness Club | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x Keygeek Uni is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek Explosion can be found in multiple 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!
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The Keygeek Explosion switch was designed by Awareness Club, the same designer of Keygeek Higanbana switches. As hinted by the name, there was only one goal behind Explosion: it needed to be the most clacky Keygeek switch by far. In order to achieve that, an M4 strengthened POM stem and a N1 nylon bottom housing were chosen for it. Both of these materials are Keygeek's new blends, and they create a clacky, loud, and high-pitched bottom-out sound. With an improved housing mold like the Cera switches, the Explosion switches come with a perfectly balanced typing feel and a satisfying sound signature that many sought after – Unikeys. | Finally! Unikeys has a Uni switch. The Uni linear switch was designed in-house by Unikeys and manufactured by Keygeek. The colorway was inspired by the real boss behind the scenes - our fierce toy poodle Uni. The Uni switch is Keygeek's first full PA12 housing linear switch; PA12 housing has an extremely low surface friction coefficient which ensures smooth travel. When paired with a strengthened UPE stem, Uni switch overall sounds loud and deep – Unikeys. |
