The Keygeek VC and Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 48 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 vs POM), stem material (U4+UPE vs Y3X), spring (20 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated), bottom-out force (57.5 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 4 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 VC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM 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 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Keygeek VC | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | U4+UPE | Y3X |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated |
| Actuation | 48 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 4 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 | PicnicWorks | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | BSUN |
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Comments on Keygeek VC switches | Comments on Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches |
The Keygeek VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys. | The Unikeys Waves switches are one of BSUN's few rail bottom-out full travel switches. Both the stem and the housings are manufactured using BSUN's most recent moldings; The Stem wobble is minimal while smoothness is guaranteed. Each keystroke is precise and pleasant. The stem comes with the same material as the Jade Rosales switches, and the housing is fully made of POM. Such material choices make the overall sound profile medium-pitched with a medium volume. They are not as loud and clacky as HMX Snow Crash switches but not muted and dull either. Expect them to be a rail bottom-out switch that comes with the classic BSUN sound signature. To prevent the lube pooling issue, only the upper section of the stem sliders are lubed with 205g0. Stem legs and the lower section of stem sliders are dry. The lube on the stem sliders will spread evenly after use and become a thin coat that covers the sliders. Springs are lubed with dry-film. Disclaimer: As the Waves switches only come with lubed stem sliders, and the stem legs and leaf are dry, there might be some slight noise when the switches actuate (Stem legs making contact with the leaf). Applying a very thin coat of lube on either the stem legs or the leaf will help eliminating the noise – Unikeys. |
