Gaming Profile
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
We are comparing the Keygeek x MZ Y3 (Keygeek) with the Keygeek Y3X (Keygeek). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Here’s how Keygeek x MZ Y3 and Keygeek Y3X differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.
Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.
Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.
| Specification | Keygeek x MZ Y3 | Keygeek Y3X |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Keygeek x MZ Y3 | Keygeek Y3X |
| Brand: | Keygeek | Keygeek |
| Manufacturer: | Keygeek | Keygeek |
| Series: | Y Series Collaboration | Y Series |
| Variant Color: | Two-Tone Yellow and Cream Housing | Cream Ivory Housing with Pastel Yellow Stem |
| Release Date: | November 2023 | May 2024 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) | 32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) |
| Bottom-out Force: | 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) | 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63.5 gf (±5 gf) |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.2 mm | 2 ± 0.2 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.8 ± 0.1 mm | 3.8 ± 0.1 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Top Housing Material: | Modified Polycarbonate | Modified Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Modified Nylon | Modified Nylon |
| Stem Material: | LY polymer stem | Custom blended LY polymer |
| Spring Type: | Extended single-stage spring | Single-stage extended spring |
| Spring Length: | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated contacts | High-conductivity copper-gold alloy |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 5 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.
| Specification | Keygeek x MZ Y3 | Keygeek Y3X |
|---|---|---|
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Keygeek x MZ Y3 | Keygeek Y3X |
| Brand: | Keygeek | Keygeek |
| Manufacturer: | Keygeek | Keygeek |
| Series: | Y Series Collaboration | Y Series |
| Variant Color: | Two-Tone Yellow and Cream Housing | Cream Ivory Housing with Pastel Yellow Stem |
| Release Date: | November 2023 | May 2024 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Linear | Linear |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) | 32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) |
| Bottom-out Force: | 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) | 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63.5 gf (±5 gf) |
| Pre-travel: | 2 ± 0.2 mm | 2 ± 0.2 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.8 ± 0.1 mm | 3.8 ± 0.1 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Adjustable Actuation: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | Modified Polycarbonate | Modified Polycarbonate |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Modified Nylon | Modified Nylon |
| Stem Material: | LY polymer stem | Custom blended LY polymer |
| Spring Type: | Extended single-stage spring | Single-stage extended spring |
| Spring Length: | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Contact Material: | Gold-plated contacts | High-conductivity copper-gold alloy |
| Factory Lubed: |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 5 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
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