Keygeek B1 switch
The Keygeek B1 is a linear mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and M4 strengthened POM stem (standard). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek.
Where to buy Keygeek B1 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek B1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.71 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | buy |
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 B1 data sheet
| Name | Keygeek B1 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) |
| Stem | M4 strengthened POM standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek |
Keygeek B1 sound test
Comments on Keygeek B1 switches
What if I tell you the Keygeek B1 switches are the clackiest switch so far on earth? The keygeek B1 linear switch is the first ever switch that uses a nylon bottom housing with 50% fiberglass added. The M4 strengthened POM stem and the N5 nylon bottom housing are born for one thing: To create the clackiest switch possible – Unikeys.
Keygeek B1 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Keygeek B1, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | HMX Retro KD200 linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/LY, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Hades V2 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/T5, 48/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Unikeys x Keygeek Uni linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/U4 UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Bad Sweetheart linear, 5-pin, PA12/P4/T5, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Keygeek PA linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/PA66 Nylon, 48/54gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | XLLAB Keygeek Briny linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (U4), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA12 top housing, N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass) bottom housing, and M4 strengthened POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Keygeek B1.