The Keygeek Y3x and HMX Dirty Pink 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 PA12 Nylon), stem material (M5 POM vs H2), stem shape (standard (spherical tip) vs standard), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 57 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 HMX Dirty Pink is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and H2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y3x | HMX Dirty Pink |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA12 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | M5 POM | H2 |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 57 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders. |
| Designer | MZ Studio | YG |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Y3x is much more widely available, but the HMX Dirty Pink is also available in some 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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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. | A creamy, thocky linear for anyone who prefers a calm, rounded sound over aggressive clack. The carefully tuned material combination – HMX's H2 blend, PA12 top and PA66 bottom – delivers a deeper, softer sound profile with a pleasantly muted bottom-out and a smooth, controlled keypress. Built using HMX's new L3 mold for tighter tolerances and minimal stem wobble. Factory-lubed with 205g0 on the stem legs and sliders – a refined creamy linear for builds aiming at a soft, deep sound signature – MonacoKeys. |
