The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and HMX Hibiscus switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs PA12), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs PA66), stem material (Y1 vs T3), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (48 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 48 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 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 HMX Hibiscus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T3 stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Soulcat X SPM. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | HMX Hibiscus |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | PA66 |
| Stem material | Y1 | T3 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 48 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 48 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. Dry film lube on springs |
| Designer | MZ | Soulcat X SPM |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Keygeek x MZ Y1X and HMX Hibiscus switches is exactly the same:
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Comments on Keygeek x MZ Y1X switches | Comments on HMX Hibiscus 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. | HMX Hibiscus switches come with a T3 stem, PA12 top housing, and PA66 bottom housing. Spec-wise, it is a bit similar to the Canglan V2 and EVA switches which are one of the deepest and most thocky HMX switches. We are not sure what the T3 stem is made of nor its formula, but based on the sound comparison to Canglan V2 and EVA, the T3 stem makes them sound a bit deeper and quieter than both Canglan V2 and EVA switches. In the meantime, they still come with that signature HMX clack and solid bottom out sound – Unikeys. |
