Keygeek VC switch
The Keygeek VC is a linear mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard). It features a 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PicnicWorks. Manufactured by Keygeek.
Where to buy Keygeek VC switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Keygeek VC 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 | 2.42 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.24 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 VC data sheet
| Name | Keygeek VC |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | U4+UPE standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage Japanese wire |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 57.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | PicnicWorks |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek |
Comments on Keygeek VC switches
The Keygeek VC linear switch is PicnicWorks' new creation. This is the first Keygeek switch that uses U4+ stem and POM bottom housing at the same time; The U4+ stem supposedly would create a solid, clean, and clacky bottom out sound, but the POM bottom housing dials things down a little bit and makes the overall sound signature fuller and poppier. Paired with the PA66 top housing, the Keygeek VC switch feels smooth and sounds crispy and clean – Unikeys.
Keygeek VC alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Keygeek VC, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | Keygeek Matcha Pudding linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA12/U4+UPE, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KEYGEEK X UNIKEYS PURPLE DAWN linear, 5-pin, PA66/PBT+30% fiberglass/L4 POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Crisp linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA12/POM/POM, 48/55gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek Mirror Lake V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/PBT+30% fibreglass/U4+UPE, 45/57.5gF, 1.8/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Jade linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Chilkey Pink Lotus (WS Morandi recolor) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Cosmic Purple linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/LY, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PA66 top housing, POM bottom housing, and U4+UPE stem (standard). The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 57.5g bottom-out being at around 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Keygeek VC.