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The Keygeek PA and Unikeys x BSUN Udon switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 48 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA66 Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) vs PA66 + 30% fiberglass), stem material (PA66 Nylon vs Y3X), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated), bottom-out force (54 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.60 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 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. | The Unikeys x BSUN Udon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and Y3X stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Keygeek PA | Unikeys x BSUN Udon |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) | PA66 + 30% fiberglass |
| Stem material | PA66 Nylon | Y3X |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated |
| Actuation | 48 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed. The upper section of stem sliders is lubed only to avoid lube pooling issues. Springs are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | BSUN |
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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. | The Unikeys Udon linear switch is our attempt at trying to create a clacky BSUN switch that is not thin-sounding. The stem material, Y3X, is the same as the Jade Rosales switches; It can be considered an improved LY or Y3 material, and Y3X is slightly softer than LY but much smoother than both LY and Y3. We chose to pair it with a modified PA66 bottom housing to create a full but clacky-sounding bottom out. The PC top housing gives them a clean and sharp top-out sound. Overall, these will be one of the more clacky new BSUN switches in our collection. In order to prevent the lube pooling issues, we chose to only lube the stem sliders and legs with a very thin coat of 205g0. Springs are lubed with dry film – Unikeys. |
