The Keygeek Y2 and Keygeek Orange Boi switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA12 vs N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass), stem material (U5+ UPE blend vs M4 POM blend), spring (single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) vs 20mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (32 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (37 g vs 48 g). 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 Keygeek Orange Boi is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass bottom housing, and M4 POM blend stem (standard shape). It features a 20mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y2 | Keygeek Orange Boi |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | N1 Nylon with 10% fiberglass |
| Stem material | U5+ UPE blend | M4 POM blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) | 20mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 32 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 37 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Orange Boi is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek Y2 can be found in multiple 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!
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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. | The Keygeek Orange Boi linear switch is the second keygeek switch that uses the N1 nylon bottom housing. In short, the N1 bottom housing is nylon with 10% fiberglass which makes the bottom out sound clacky and clean. The M4 strengthened POM stem also lives for that purpose: It's strengthened to create a solid and clacky sound signature. Along with Keygeek Explosion switches, Orange Boi switches are also one of the clackiest Keygeek switches available now – Unikeys. |
