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The KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 and Gateron Oil King 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 Nylon PA66), bottom housing (PA66 with no fiberglass vs proprietary INK blend), stem material (M3 vs POM), spring (20 mm KOS extended single-stage vs 20 mm black plated), actuation (48 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 65 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 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 Y3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 with no fiberglass top housing, PA66 with no fiberglass bottom housing, and M3 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 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by MZ Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Gateron Oil King is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, proprietary INK blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm black plated spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 | Gateron Oil King |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 with no fiberglass | proprietary INK blend |
| Stem material | M3 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 48 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Oil King is much more widely available, but the KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 and Gateron Oil King switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
No KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 force curve available. |
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Comments on KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 switches | Comments on Gateron Oil King switches |
The Y3 switch is smooth, deep, and solid. If you prefer something that is subtle and not too loud or harsh, the Y3 switches are a great option. Keygeek Y3 switches are a brand-new Keygeek MX-style linear switch designed by MZ Studio. They are manufactured using Keygeek's brand-new MX switch molds. 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 – unikeyboards.com. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
