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The Keygeek Y3x and Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon bottom housing, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs POM), stem material (M5 POM vs POM), stem shape (standard (spherical tip) vs standard), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Y3x is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and M5 POM stem (standard (spherical tip) shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Akko Creamy Yellow U1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Akko. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y3x | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | POM |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | M5 POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | - |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Akko |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Creamy Yellow U1 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek Y3x 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!
Keygeek Y3x force curve | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 force curve |
No Keygeek Y3x force curve available. |
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Comments on Keygeek Y3x switches | Comments on Akko Creamy Yellow U1 switches |
In theory, the Y3X switch is not an upgrade to the Y3 switch. Y3X and Y3 cover different sound and typing spectra. Compared to the classic Y3 switch, Y3X is slightly louder and poppier. Thanks to the spherical stem tip and spherical bottom housing contact point (Same as Keygeek Butterfly Switch), Y3X has a mellower and softer bottom-out feel than Y3 – Unikeys. | Akko Creamy Yellow U1 linear switches feature a new POM blend, 45g actuation force, reduced spring ping, smooth travel, and a satisfying low-pitched thock for custom mechanical keyboards. A newly engineered POM material improves the switch's natural self-lubricating properties, delivering a smoother and more refined typing experience. Our 100-piece switch jar packs your entire build into one compact, clear canister that's easy to carry, easy to store, and impossible to ignore on your desk – Akko EU. |
