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The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and Keygeek Explosion switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 53 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs PA66), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs N1 Nylon), stem material (Y1 vs M4 POM blend), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire), actuation (48 g vs 45 g). That said, they are only slightly 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 Keygeek Explosion is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, N1 Nylon bottom housing, and M4 POM blend stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Awareness Club. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | Keygeek Explosion |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | N1 Nylon |
| Stem material | Y1 | M4 POM blend |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ | Awareness Club |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Explosion is much more widely available, but the Keygeek x MZ Y1X 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!
Comments on Keygeek x MZ Y1X switches | Comments on Keygeek Explosion 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 Keygeek Explosion switch was designed by Awareness Club, the same designer of Keygeek Higanbana switches. As hinted by the name, there was only one goal behind Explosion: it needed to be the most clacky Keygeek switch by far. In order to achieve that, an M4 strengthened POM stem and a N1 nylon bottom housing were chosen for it. Both of these materials are Keygeek's new blends, and they create a clacky, loud, and high-pitched bottom-out sound. With an improved housing mold like the Cera switches, the Explosion switches come with a perfectly balanced typing feel and a satisfying sound signature that many sought after – Unikeys. |
