The Keygeek Intro and Typeplus Peacock switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, standard stem shape, 18 mm single-stage spring, however, they come with different bottom housing (PBT (+glass fiber) vs PA66 Nylon), stem material (U4 vs POM), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 51 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 Intro is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PBT (+glass fiber) bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 45g. The 58.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Typeplus Peacock is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 51g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Typeplus. Manufactured by Typeplus. |
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| Name | Keygeek Intro | Typeplus Peacock |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PBT (+glass fiber) | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | U4 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 18 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 51 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Typeplus |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Typeplus |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Typeplus Peacock is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Intro 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 Intro sound test | Typeplus Peacock sound test |
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No comments on Keygeek Intro switches. | Typeplus Peacock switches are linear switches from Typeplus, a new switch manufacturer focused on meticulous quality inspection for every switch component. Featuring a classic Nylon housing blend with a POM stem to showcase their attention to detail, from tighter tolerances, reduced stem wobble, and a consistent keypress. Typeplus uses a "combinational manufacturing" approach by utilizing specialized manufacturers for individual components before final assembly and quality check at the Typeplus facility. By optimizing each part separately, Typeplus is able to utilize the best components from different factories to create their ideal switch – Divinikey. |
