The Keygeek Y2 and HMX Noire switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (U5+ UPE blend vs POM), spring (single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) vs KOS double-stage extended), actuation (32 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (37 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 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 Y2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U5+ UPE blend stem (standard shape). It features a single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 37g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Keygeek's newest waffle stem tip molding and the textured stem tip (reducing the contact surface area) results in a deep sound profile. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The HMX Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y2 | HMX Noire |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Stem material | U5+ UPE blend | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) | KOS double-stage extended |
| Actuation | 32 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 37 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Y2 can be found in 10 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 Y2 switches | Comments on HMX Noire switches |
The Keygeek Y2 switch, designed by MZ Studio, again proves to us that Keygeek has no limits when it comes to innovation. The Y2 switches use Keygeek's newest waffle stem tip molding to create an extremely deep sound profile. The stem tip comes with a textured design, which reduces the contact surface area to eliminate any possible clacky or poppy tone. The PA12 housing increases the overall smoothness and further minimizes any scratch sound that might exist, leading to a pure and deep bottom-out sound profile – Unikeys. | From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. |
