Compare Keygeek Explosion Linear vs Y3X Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keygeek Explosion Linear and Keygeek Y3X Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 45g actuation force 53g bottom-out force 3.6mm total travel Nylon, GF, PA66 bottom housing Clacky, High-Pitched, Poppy sound profile Standard spring 21mm spring Japanese Wire, Steel spring material	Released in 2026 53g actuation force 63.5g bottom-out force 3.8mm total travel Nylon, PA66 bottom housing Thocky, Poppy, Deep sound profile Long, Standard spring 20mm spring Steel spring material
Score	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:79.2 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9	Compared with medium linear switches Overall / Value:80.4 Materials:76.6 Finish:83.9
Name	Name Keygeek Explosion Linear	Name Keygeek Y3X Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 53g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 53g	Bottom out force 63.5g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.6mm	Total travel 3.8mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, GF, PA66	Bottom Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Clacky	Sound profile Thocky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Long, Standard
Spring length	Spring length 21mm	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material Japanese Wire, Steel	Spring material Steel
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight 45g