The Keygeek T2 and Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn 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 (N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) vs PA12), bottom housing (P1 vs P4), stem material (G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) vs modified UPE), spring (22 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (53 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 62.5 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 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 T2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) top housing, P1 bottom housing, and G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, P4 bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek T2 | Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | N1 (Nylon + 10% fiberglass) | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | P1 | P4 |
| Stem material | G1 (POM + Kevlar blend) | modified UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 53 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 62.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn is much more widely available, but the Keygeek T2 is also available in stores.
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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 T2 switches | Comments on Unikeys x HMX Purple Dawn switches |
Keygeek T2 is an OG style linear switch designed by MZ Studio and manufactured by Keygeek. A few features that make them special is: Scratchiness, BUT still feels smooth (?), Super loud and clacky. This is Keygeek's first switch that uses the POM+Kevlar blend, which is a great material choice for a solid and clacky bottom out sound. Both the N1 top housing and the P1 bottom housing are well-balanced "clacky" materials which give the T2 switch a nice, full, and clacky sound profile. The G1 stem and N1 top housing come with a sandy surface texture which is where the scratchy feeling come from – Unikeys. | The long-awaited Unikeys Purple Dawn switches are finally here! The Purple Dawn switch is one of the earliest HMX switches that use the UPE stem and the first HMX switch that pairs the UPE stem with the P4 bottom housing. If you have tried HMX switches with PA12 or P4 housings, you will notice that the PA12 material is one of the best top housing materials as it is very smooth and comes with a subtle and pleasant top-out sound. The P4 bottom housing is one of my favorites as it comes with a thocky, clacky, and vibrant bottom-out sound profile. When paired with the modified UPE stem, Purple Dawn switches overall sound quite poppy with a thocky note. They won't be too loud since UPE is one of the more muted materials in this hobby. Feeling-wise, they are very smooth and come with a clean and solid bottom-out. The modified UPE material is not as soft as UPE from other manufacturers as pure UPE can easily be broken. HMX modified its UPE material to make it more strengthened and more durable – uninkeyboards.com. |
