The Neo Oat and Keygeek Matcha Pudding switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA6 vs PA12), stem material (L4 POM vs U4+UPE), actuation (36 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 52 g). That said, they are moderately 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 Neo Oat is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA6 bottom housing, and L4 POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 36g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Evo80 x Keygeek. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Keygeek Matcha Pudding is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Neo Oat | Keygeek Matcha Pudding |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA6 | PA12 |
| Stem material | L4 POM | U4+UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | - |
| Actuation | 36 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Evo80 x Keygeek | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Neo Oat is much more widely available, but the Keygeek Matcha Pudding is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Neo Oat and Keygeek Matcha Pudding switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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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Keygeek Oat (previously Evo80 x Keygeek Oat) switches have been developed by QwertyKeys together with Keygeek for the Evo80 and offer a very pleasant thocky sound profile with very good factory lubrication – MonacoKeys. | Looking for a smooth switch with a rich, refined sound? Keygeek Matcha Pudding offers exactly that. Featuring a UPE stem paired with a PA12 bottom housing, this switch delivers a deep and full sound. The newly polished PA66 top housing helps reduce top-out noise and keeps the overall volume in check. Note: Orders of 90 switches come in Matcha Pudding packaging shown in the product image, while orders of 10 switches are packaged in a bag – LumeKeebs. |
