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The Keygeek x MZ Y1X and Unikeys x BSUN Udon 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), bottom housing (PBT + 30% fiberglass vs PA66 + 30% fiberglass), stem material (Y1 vs Y3X), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated), 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 Unikeys x BSUN Udon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 + 30% fiberglass bottom housing, and Y3X stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | Keygeek x MZ Y1X | Unikeys x BSUN Udon |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT + 30% fiberglass | PA66 + 30% fiberglass |
| Stem material | Y1 | Y3X |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated |
| 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! Factory lubed. The upper section of stem sliders is lubed only to avoid lube pooling issues. Springs are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | MZ | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Unikeys x BSUN Udon is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keygeek x MZ Y1X can be found in multiple 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 Unikeys x BSUN Udon 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 Unikeys Udon linear switch is our attempt at trying to create a clacky BSUN switch that is not thin-sounding. The stem material, Y3X, is the same as the Jade Rosales switches; It can be considered an improved LY or Y3 material, and Y3X is slightly softer than LY but much smoother than both LY and Y3. We chose to pair it with a modified PA66 bottom housing to create a full but clacky-sounding bottom out. The PC top housing gives them a clean and sharp top-out sound. Overall, these will be one of the more clacky new BSUN switches in our collection. In order to prevent the lube pooling issues, we chose to only lube the stem sliders and legs with a very thin coat of 205g0. Springs are lubed with dry film – Unikeys. |
