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The Keygeek M1 and Keygeek VC 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 PA66), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs POM), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs U4+UPE), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (45 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 57.5 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 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 VC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | Keygeek VC |
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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) | POM |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | U4+UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 57.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | PicnicWorks |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek VC is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek M1 can be found in 1 stores.
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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 VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys. |
