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The Keygeek M1 and YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 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 P3), bottom housing (N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) vs PA66), stem material (L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) vs T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon)), spring (18 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with P3 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek M1 | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) | P3 |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) | PA66 |
| Stem material | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) | T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | YG Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Keygeek M1 and YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches is exactly the same:
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Comments on Keygeek M1 switches | Comments on YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches |
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 Canglan V2 switches could be the first ever thocky HMX switches. Of course, thocky and clacky are just subjective perceptions of individuals, but if you compare them with other HMX linear switches out there, you will notice the difference. All thanks to the material composition of the stem, the Canglan V2 switches get to sound deeper. However, I never said these switches are quiet… – unikeys. |
