The Keygeek Y2 and Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 32 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (U5+ UPE blend vs U4), spring (single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) vs 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version)), bottom-out force (37 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are quite 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 x Moyu Athena (40g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu.studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y2 | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) |
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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 | U4 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) | 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) |
| Actuation | 32 g | 32 g |
| Bottom-out | 37 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Moyu.studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Y2 can be found in 10 stores.
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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. | Following the runaway success of the HMX Hades V2 – where depth (in both sound and visual aesthetic) met darkness—Athena rises as its radiant counterpart. Forged from the same mythic lineage, this is the next chapter in a switch series inspired by the gods themselves – Thocc Exchange. |
