The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and Keygeek VC switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 48 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs PA66), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs POM), stem material (Y1 vs U4+UPE), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire), bottom-out force (53 g vs 57.5 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.70 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 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 VC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | Keygeek VC |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | POM |
| Stem material | Y1 | U4+UPE |
| 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 | 57.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ | PicnicWorks |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek VC 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 Keygeek VC 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 VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys. |
