The Keygeek Y2 and Unikeys x Keygeek Uni 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 U4 UPE), spring (single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) vs 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire)), actuation (32 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (37 g vs 52 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 Unikeys x Keygeek Uni is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y2 | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni |
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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 UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | single-stage Japanese wire, various weight (37/45/53/63g) | 21 mm single-stage (Japanese wire) |
| Actuation | 32 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 37 g | 52 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 | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x Keygeek Uni 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. | Finally! Unikeys has a Uni switch. The Uni linear switch was designed in-house by Unikeys and manufactured by Keygeek. The colorway was inspired by the real boss behind the scenes - our fierce toy poodle Uni. The Uni switch is Keygeek's first full PA12 housing linear switch; PA12 housing has an extremely low surface friction coefficient which ensures smooth travel. When paired with a strengthened UPE stem, Uni switch overall sounds loud and deep – Unikeys. |
