The Keygeek Y3x and Typeplus Peacock switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (M5 POM vs POM), stem shape (standard (spherical tip) vs standard), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 18 mm single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 38 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 51 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 Typeplus Peacock is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 51g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Typeplus. Manufactured by Typeplus. |
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| Name | Keygeek Y3x | Typeplus Peacock |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | M5 POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard (spherical tip) | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 18 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 51 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | Typeplus |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Typeplus |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Typeplus Peacock is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek Y3x can be found in 6 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 sound test | Typeplus Peacock sound test |
No Keygeek Y3x sound test available. |
Comments on Keygeek Y3x switches | Comments on Typeplus Peacock 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. | Typeplus Peacock switches are linear switches from Typeplus, a new switch manufacturer focused on meticulous quality inspection for every switch component. Featuring a classic Nylon housing blend with a POM stem to showcase their attention to detail, from tighter tolerances, reduced stem wobble, and a consistent keypress. Typeplus uses a "combinational manufacturing" approach by utilizing specialized manufacturers for individual components before final assembly and quality check at the Typeplus facility. By optimizing each part separately, Typeplus is able to utilize the best components from different factories to create their ideal switch – Divinikey. |
