KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 switch
The KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 is a linear mechanical switch with PA66 with no fiberglass top housing, PA66 with no fiberglass bottom housing, and M3 stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALPKEYBOARD | JP | 180.00 JPY / 5 pcs | 0.22 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 2.14 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.21 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 2.19 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.22 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 3.33 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.26 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 3.43 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.27 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Qwertykey | RO | 0.29 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 2.76 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 2.85 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 2.66 AUD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.19 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 1.90 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.19 USD | sold out | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 3.52 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.25 USD | sold out | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.30 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 USD | sold out | |
| DeskHero | CA | 5.30 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.38 USD | sold out |
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 data sheet
| Name | KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 with no fiberglass |
| Bottom housing | PA66 with no fiberglass |
| Stem | M3 standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS extended single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | MZ Studio |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek |
Comments on KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 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.
KEYGEEK X MZ Y3 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the KEYGEEK X MZ Y3, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Keygeek x MZ Y1X linear, 5-pin, PA66 with no fiberglass/PBT + 30% fiberglass/Y1, 48/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Hades V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/T5, 48/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | WingTree Yuying Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 40/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Cthulhu linear, 5-pin, PC/P7/M1 POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | JWK Vertex V1 linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Akko Piano Pro linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 45/50gF, 1.9/3.1mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA66 with no fiberglass top housing, PA66 with no fiberglass bottom housing, and M3 stem (standard). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the KEYGEEK X MZ Y3.