The Keygeek M1 and Keygeek PA switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM (strengthened) vs modified PA66 Nylon), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs PA66 Nylon), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 54 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 PA is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA66 Nylon top housing, N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and PA66 Nylon stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 54g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | Keygeek PA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) | modified PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 54 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| 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. | PA, which stands for Polyamide or Nylon, is a family of strong and durable plastics. As hinted by the name, the Keygeek PA switch is made fully of nylon. Why full nylon? The answer is to make it stand out among already existing clacky switches. Different from LY or POM, a nylon stem plus a nylon bottom housing creates a clacky yet bassy and condensed sound profile. It sounds relatively on the louder side, clacky, and pleasant. A modified nylon top housing is custom-made to increase the overall smoothness of the switch. The new mold also comes to aid in making the overall travel silky and effortless – Unikeys. |
