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Keygeek Y2 VS Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

We are comparing the Keygeek Y2 (Keygeek) with the Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie (Gateron). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Keygeek Y2

Keygeek

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Keygeek Y2
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Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

Gateron

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Overall Comparison

Keygeek Y2: 54.84% Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie: 45.16%
Overall: Keygeek Y2 Wins
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Build and Durability

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

Keygeek Y2
81
Durable
Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie
81
Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Keygeek Y2 AND Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

Here’s how Keygeek Y2 and Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Keygeek Y2: 5 advantages

Published advantages for Keygeek Y2

5
  • Higher Gaming Profile score (66 vs 61)
  • Shorter total travel (3.6 ± 0.2 mm vs 3.7 ± 0.2 mm)
  • Lighter operating force (32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) vs 48 ± 10 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) vs 58 gf)
  • Available in multiple spring weight options (32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf))

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Keygeek Y2 AND Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

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 Y2 Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie
General Information
Switch Name: Keygeek Y2 Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie
Brand: Keygeek Gateron
Manufacturer: Keygeek Gateron
Series: Y Series Smoothie
Variant Color: Milky Yellow Housing with Ivory Stem Sea Salt Blue
Release Date: September 2023 April 17, 2024
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Linear Linear
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force: 32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf) 48 ± 10 gf
Bottom-out Force: 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) 58 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.2 mm 2 ± 0.6 mm
Total Travel: 3.6 ± 0.2 mm 3.7 ± 0.2 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
—
Analog Input:
—
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: — Medium
Sound Profile: — Clacky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: Modified Nylon POM
Bottom Housing Material: Modified Nylon POM
Stem Material: LY polymer POM
Stem Shape: — MX Cross
Spring Type: Extended single-stage spring Single-stage
Spring Length: 20 mm 22 mm
Contact Material: Gold-plated copper contacts Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: — Factory pre-lubed with Gateron Family lubrication technology
Housing Transparency: — Translucent
Light Diffuser:
—
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 5
MX Keycap Compatible:
—
Hot-swap Compatible:
—
SMD LED Compatible:
—
Through-hole LED Support:
—

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Keygeek Y2 and Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

Keygeek Y2
Keygeek Y2
229 days
Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie
Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie

Keygeek Y2 was released 7 months, 16 days earlier than Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie.

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