The Keygeek MZ Z1 and HMX Yogurt V1 45g switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 Nylon vs P5 (40-45% fiberglass)), stem material (LY vs POM), spring (22 mm double-stage vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are not too 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 MZ Z1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA12 Nylon bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Yogurt V1 45g is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 (40-45% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek MZ Z1 | HMX Yogurt V1 45g |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA12 Nylon | P5 (40-45% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | LY | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | MZ Studio | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek MZ Z1 is much more widely available, but the HMX Yogurt V1 45g is also available in stores.
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Keygeek MZ Z1 sound test | HMX Yogurt V1 45g sound test |
No HMX Yogurt V1 45g sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek MZ Z1 switches | Comments on HMX Yogurt V1 45g switches |
The MZ Z1 delivers a marbly sound profile that’s smooth and satisfying with every keystroke. MZ Studio, known for the popular Keygeek Y2 and Y3 switches, brings their expertise to the Keygeek Z1, creating a switch with a smooth feel and a marbly sound – LumeKeebs. | XLLAB designed the HMX Yogurt switch, which HMX manufactures using its newest stem and bottom housing mold. The P5 bottom housing Yogurt switches use a modified nylon with 40-45% fiberglass added. It is a new nylon blend from HMX and by far the material with the most fiberglass added. What it does to the switches is make them sound super loud, clacky, and full-sounding. With the help of the new stem and bottom housing mold, Yogurt switches come with smooth keystrokes and minimum stem wobble – Unikeys. |
