Keygeek M1 switch
The Keygeek M1 is a linear mechanical switch with L4 POM (strengthened) top housing, N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) stem (standard). It features a 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek.
Where to buy Keygeek M1 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek M1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.80 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 6.30 USD / 18 pcs | 0.35 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 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 M1 data sheet
| Name | Keygeek M1 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | L4 POM (strengthened) |
| Bottom housing | N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) |
| Stem | L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek |
Comments on Keygeek M1 switches
Keygeek's M1 switch is another unique addition to the Keygeek linear switch family. The reason is that M1 is manufactured using Keygeek's new stem mold, which consists of 7 smaller spheres on the stem tip. Comparing it to other classic stem tip designs that Keygeek has such as waffle stem tip (Y2 switch) or spherical stem tip (Y3 switch), the 7 spheres stem tip comes with a firmer and more solid bottom out feel. Sound wise, the 7 spheres stem tip creates a loud and thocky sound profile for the M1 switches, which is also quite different from the spherical stem tip and waffle stem tip which are designed for a quieter and deeper bottom sound – Unikeys.
Keygeek M1 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Keygeek M1, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek PA linear, 5-pin, PA66 Nylon/N5 (Nylon with 50% fiberglass)/PA66 Nylon, 48/54gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Canglan V3 linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE (sphere tip), 42/50gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek VC linear, 5-pin, PA66/POM/U4+UPE, 48/57.5gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Swift Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon P3/Nylon PA3.0/LY, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | YG Studio x HMX Canglan V2 linear, 5-pin, P3/PA66/T2 (mix of POM, LY, and P3 nylon), 42/48gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Keygeek Explosion linear, 5-pin, PA66/N1 Nylon/M4 POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Taro Ball linear, 5-pin, PA12/P2/H2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Ash linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POK, 40/48gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Caramel Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA66/UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Cream Latte linear, 5-pin, PA12/P5/T2, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with L4 POM (strengthened) top housing, N2 (Nylon with 20% fiberglass) bottom housing, and L4 POM (strengthened, 7 spheres stem tip) stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Keygeek M1.