Keygeek Cera switch
The Keygeek Cera is a linear mechanical switch with L4 POM top housing, L4 POM bottom housing, and modified POM (with ceramic powder) stem (standard (flat stem tip)). It features a 20 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gearpod. Manufactured by Keygeek.
Where to buy Keygeek Cera switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek Cera 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.85 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.66 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.41 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.34 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.56 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.47 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 Cera data sheet
| Name | Keygeek Cera |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM |
| Bottom housing | L4 POM |
| Stem | modified POM (with ceramic powder) standard (flat stem tip) |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage KOS |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! The stem is lubed with dry film. The top housing is dry to get rid of the oily feeling. |
| Designer | Gearpod |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek |
Comments on Keygeek Cera switches
The Keygeek Cera linear switch is Keygeek's another full POM switch. Unlike POMkin, Cera has a flat pole tip for a more clacky and crispy sound profile. Designer Gearpod also commissioned a new housing mold for them. Because full POM switches tend to have more surface friction, the sizes of the top housing opening and bottom housing stem hole have been adjusted to make sure the stem wobble is minimal while eliminating the sluggish feeling caused by the syringe effect. Material-wise, the POM stem was modified with ceramic powder added to increase its hardness and lower POM's surface friction coefficient as much as possible. The Cera switch also comes with a different factory lubrication method from previous Keygeek switches: The stem is lubed with dry film. The top housing is dry to get rid of the oily feeling – Unikeys.
Keygeek Cera alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Keygeek Cera, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87% | Keygeek M3 linear, 5-pin, L4 POM/P5 (P + 50% fiberglass)/L4 (PP), 45/55gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Unikeys x BSUN Udon linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 + 30% fiberglass/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | UNIKEYS x HMX Sugar Rush linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA-2/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Keygeek Roxy linear, 5-pin, PC (glitter)/P3 (P with 30% fibreglass) /M4 (POM+ceramic powder), 48/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Durock Mocha Silk linear, 5-pin, POK/POK/POM, 48/56gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Gateron Sage linear, 5-pin, milky Nylon/Nylon/POM, 47/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | HMX Crisp linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/POM/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Keygeek VC linear, 5-pin, PA66/POM/U4+UPE, 48/57.5gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Kinetic Labs Avocado linear, 5-pin, UPE/Nylon/L3, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Keygeek B1 linear, 5-pin, PA12/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/M4 strengthened POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with L4 POM top housing, L4 POM bottom housing, and modified POM (with ceramic powder) stem (standard (flat stem tip)). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Keygeek Cera.