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Keygeek Y2 VS Keygeek Raw

We are comparing the Keygeek Y2 (Keygeek) with the Keygeek Raw (Keygeek). 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
VS
Keygeek Raw

Keygeek Raw

Keygeek

Overall Comparison

Keygeek Y2: 53.73% Keygeek Raw: 46.27%
Overall: Keygeek Y2 Wins
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Gaming Profile

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Keygeek Y2
66
Fast
Keygeek Raw
64
Standard

Tactile Profile

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Keygeek Y2
45
Linear
Keygeek Raw
45
Linear

Build and Durability

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

Keygeek Y2
81
Durable
Keygeek Raw
81
Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Keygeek Y2 AND Keygeek Raw

Here’s how Keygeek Y2 and Keygeek Raw 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: 4 advantages Keygeek Raw: 1 advantage

Published advantages for Keygeek Y2

4
  • 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 50 ± 5 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) vs 57.5 ± 5 gf)
  • Available in multiple spring weight options (32 gf / 40 gf / 48 gf / 53 gf (±5 gf))

Published advantages for Keygeek Raw

1
  • Shorter pre-travel (1.8 ± 0.2 mm vs 2 ± 0.2 mm)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Keygeek Y2 AND Keygeek Raw

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 Keygeek Raw
General Information
Switch Name: Keygeek Y2 Keygeek Raw
Brand: Keygeek Keygeek
Manufacturer: Keygeek Keygeek
Series: Y Series Geon Collaboration
Variant Color: Milky Yellow Housing with Ivory Stem Raw Uncolored Nylon Translucent Off-White Housing and Stem
Release Date: September 2023 January 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) 50 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force: 37 gf / 45 gf / 53 gf / 63 gf (±5 gf) 57.5 ± 5 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.2 mm 1.8 ± 0.2 mm
Total Travel: 3.6 ± 0.2 mm 3.7 ± 0.2 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: Modified Nylon Uncolored pure Nylon PA66
Bottom Housing Material: Modified Nylon Uncolored pure Nylon PA66
Stem Material: LY polymer Custom blended polymer
Spring Type: Extended single-stage spring Custom extended Korean stainless steel spring
Spring Length: 20 mm 21 mm
Contact Material: Gold-plated copper contacts Gold-plated copper contacts
Factory Lubed:
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 5

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

Release Timeline of Keygeek Y2 and Keygeek Raw

Keygeek Y2
Keygeek Y2
122 days
Keygeek Raw
Keygeek Raw

Keygeek Y2 was released 4 months earlier than Keygeek Raw.

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