The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and Keygeek Roxy switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 48 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.60 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs PC (glitter)), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) ), stem material (Y1 vs M4 (POM+ceramic powder)), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire), bottom-out force (53 g vs 55 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 Roxy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC (glitter) top housing, P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) bottom housing, and M4 (POM+ceramic powder) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | Keygeek Roxy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | PC (glitter) |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) |
| Stem material | Y1 | M4 (POM+ceramic powder) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 48 g | 48 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 | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
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 Keygeek Roxy switches is exactly the same:
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Comments on Keygeek x MZ Y1X switches | Comments on Keygeek Roxy 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. | Clacky is no longer a good word to describe how high-pitched and loud these switches are. For the Keygeek switches that use the P bottom housing, including Roxy, of course, I personally prefer using the word "metallic" to describe their sound profile. The transparent PC top housing not just looks beautiful with glitter, but it also makes the switch feel super smooth overall. It also helps with the top-out sound by making it brighter – Unikeys. |
