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The WingTree Camellia and Keygeek Y3x 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 (modified POM vs M5 POM), stem shape (standard vs standard (spherical tip)), spring (19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (42 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (52 g vs 53 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 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 WingTree Camellia is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wuhai Studio. Manufactured by WingTree. | 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. |
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| Name | WingTree Camellia | Keygeek Y3x |
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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 | modified POM | M5 POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard (spherical tip) |
| Spring | 19 mm for 48g and 58g bottom out, 20 mm for 52g bottom out | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 42 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 52 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Wuhai Studio | MZ Studio |
| Manufacturer | WingTree | Keygeek |
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 WingTree Camellia is also available in 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!
WingTree Camellia sound test | Keygeek Y3x sound test |
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Comments on WingTree Camellia switches | Comments on Keygeek Y3x switches |
The WingTree Camellia linear switch is a full-travel, long-pole linear switch designed by Wuhai Studio and manufactured by Wingtree. The Camellia switch features an all-new mold that's developed based on the previous mold Wingtree Yuying Black switches used. After the mold design modifications, Camellia now sounds cleaner, less noisy, and more concentrated at the bottom out; The scratchy feel has also been improved, which is still grainy but much more refined. Each switch comes factory lubed, with a thin layer of Krytox 205g0 applied to the stem legs and sliders, while the spring and leaf are also lubricated to ensure a smooth, consistent feel right out of the box. FYI: If you are looking for maximum scratch, please choose the dry options which only comes with factory-lubed leaf and spring – Unikeys. | 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. |
