The Keygeek M3 and Keygeek M1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring, 45 g actuation, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (L4 POM vs L4 POM (strengthened)), bottom housing (P5 (P + 50% fiberglass) vs N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass)), stem material (L4 (PP blend) vs L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip)), bottom-out force (55 g vs 53 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 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 M3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with L4 POM top housing, P5 (P + 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 (PP blend) stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Miroo. Manufactured by Keygeek. | 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. |
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| Name | Keygeek M3 | Keygeek M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM | L4 POM (strengthened) |
| Bottom housing | P5 (P + 50% fiberglass) | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | L4 (PP blend) | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Miroo | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek M1 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek M3 can be found in multiple stores.
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M3 is the first Keygeek switch that uses the LY material. LY itself is not an actual raw material but a made-up code name for certain material blends. In Keygeek's case, LY stands for a blend of POM. Paired with the P5 bottom housing, which is also super rigid, the M3 switch has a clacky and even metallic sound profile – Unikeys. The Keygeek M3 are MX‑style linear switches and the first model in the series to use an LY stem – a special POM blend that creates a bright, clacky sound profile. Combined with the very firm P5 bottom housing, the result is a switch that stands out clearly from the softer, more “creamy” Keygeek variants and offers a crisp, resonant typing feel – MonacoKeys. | 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. |
