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The Keygeek PA 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 (modified PA66 Nylon vs P3), bottom housing (N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) vs PA66), stem material (PA66 Nylon vs T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon)), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (54 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.40 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 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 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 PA | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 Nylon | P3 |
| Bottom housing | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) | PA66 |
| Stem material | PA66 Nylon | T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 54 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 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 the Keygeek PA is available at a single shop at the moment, while the YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek PA and YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Comments on Keygeek PA switches | Comments on YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 switches |
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 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. |
