The Keygeek Higanbana 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, 52 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 (with glitter) vs PA12), bottom housing (PBT+30% fiberglass vs PA12), stem material (U4+UPE vs U4 UPE), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese vs 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire)), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.80 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 Higanbana is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 (with glitter) top housing, PBT+30% fiberglass bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. 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 Higanbana | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 (with glitter) | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PBT+30% fiberglass | PA12 |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | U4 UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese | 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 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 Higanbana 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 Higanbana switches are another clackish Keygeek switch. It comes with the strengthened UPE U4 blend and the PBT+ fiberglass bottom housing in order to achieve that clacky sound profile. What's more special about these switches is that they were made with Keygeek's newest top housing mold. Keygeek modified the top housing mold to eliminate the sticky feeling at the start of each key press. Now, the travel would not be sticky anymore, and the result is they feel smoother than previous keygeek switched with the old top housing – 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. |
