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The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and Gateron Sage switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs modified milky Nylon), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs modified Nylon), stem material (Y1 vs modified POM), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 18 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (48 g vs 47 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 g). 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 x MZ Y1X is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 with no fiberglass top housing, PBT + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and Y1 stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS extended single-stage spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Gateron Sage is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified milky Nylon top housing, modified Nylon bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 47g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | Gateron Sage |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | modified milky Nylon |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | modified Nylon |
| Stem material | Y1 | modified POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 47 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ | Mori |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Sage is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek x MZ Y1X can be found in 2 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!
Comments on Keygeek x MZ Y1X switches | Comments on Gateron Sage switches |
Y1X is very smooth and clacky. They would be a great option for you if you prefer clacky switches. Keygeek Y1X is the new iteration of the MZ Y1 switches. What's different this time is that the Y1X switches are manufactured using Keygeek's brand-new mold sets. When compared to the old Y1 switches, or any old Keygeek MX switches, you will notice the Y1X now has a more solid bottom-out feel and sound, very minimum to no crap noises of any kind, and a more advanced and precise factory lubrication applied. Keygeek and MZ worked together and created these new mold sets. They mainly changed the stem pole tip, bottom housing structure, and top housing structure in order to solve all the previous issues that Keygeek switches had. This will be a completely new experience with Keygeek. | The Gateron Sage linear switch is Unikeys and Mori's first Gateron custom switch project. It all started with a frankenswitch where Mori put a Sea Salt Smoothie stem into KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing; The frankenswitch sounded and felt awesome which gave us the idea to create the Sage switch. In short, we used the Sea Salt Smoothie POM stem and KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro housing mold; This mold and material combination creates: a thocky and satisfying sound signature; a smooth travel, similar to all Gateron switches, but with less stem wobble; a solid bottom out feel since this is a long pole switch. We understood how Gateron factory lube could be troublesome, that's why we asked Gateron to dial down on the amount of lube they use – Unikeys. |
