The Keygeek M1 and Keygeek Explosion switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 53 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM (strengthened) vs PA66), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs N1 Nylon), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs M4 POM blend), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire). That said, they are quite 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 M1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4 POM (strengthened) top housing, N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | Keygeek Explosion |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) | N1 Nylon |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | M4 POM blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Awareness Club |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
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Keygeek's M1 switch is another unique addition to the Keygeek linear switch family. The reason is that M1 is manufactured using Keygeek's new stem mold, which consists of 7 smaller spheres on the stem tip. Comparing it to other classic stem tip designs that Keygeek has such as waffle stem tip (Y2 switch) or spherical stem tip (Y3 switch), the 7 spheres stem tip comes with a firmer and more solid bottom out feel. Sound wise, the 7 spheres stem tip creates a loud and thocky sound profile for the M1 switches, which is also quite different from the spherical stem tip and waffle stem tip which are designed for a quieter and deeper bottom sound – Unikeys. | 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. |
