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Y2 Linear Switches 48 gf 90 pcs 5pin Transparent Red Housing PA12 Yellow Stem U5 Hot Swap RGB for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Y2 Linear Switches 48 gf 90 pcs 5pin Transparent Red Housing PA12 Yellow Stem U5 Hot Swap RGB for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Smooth linear switches with a lighter resistance of 48 gf for fast typing and gaming. The transparent housing allows RGB backlighting and replacement does not require soldering. Full description
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Y2 Linear Switches 48 gf 90 pcs 5pin Transparent Red Housing PA12 Yellow Stem U5 Hot Swap RGB for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The Y2 linear switches are designed for anyone looking to enhance their mechanical keyboard and achieve a smooth key operation without tactile bumps or clicking. The package includes 90 pcs of switches, sufficient for equipping a TKL format keyboard with 87 keys or smaller, with a few spares left over. The spring with a force of 48 gf is considered medium-light, allowing keys to respond to a gentle touch, and fingers do not become unnecessarily fatigued even during prolonged typing. The switches have five pins and are suitable for keyboards with hot swap support, where they can be changed without soldering. The transparent housing also highlights the RGB backlighting of the keyboard.

The switch construction combines an upper cover and lower housing made from PA12 with a stem made from U5. The housing is transparent in a red shade, and the stem is yellow, making the switches visually appealing even when viewed on the keyboard without keycaps. The linear progression means that the resistance of the spring increases smoothly from the beginning to the bottom, and the press is not interrupted by any tactile point. This characteristic is especially appreciated by gamers, where rapid and repeated key presses are crucial, as well as by individuals who type longer texts daily on their keyboards.

The manufacturer labels the switch as HIFI, emphasising balanced sound during pressing, and the bottom part of the housing is designed as a soft stop. The lighter spring is particularly suitable for those who do not want to press the keys with force while typing and prefer a snappy response. The translucent housing diffuses the light from the diodes evenly, making the colour effects of the backlighting appear full and vibrant. The five pins ensure stable seating of the switch on the printed circuit board.

  • Switch Type – linear without tactile bump
  • Model – Y2
  • Actuation Force – 48 gf
  • Number of Pins – 5
  • Upper Cover and Lower Housing – PA12 in transparent red finish
  • Stem – U5 in yellow colour
  • Mounting – for keyboards with hot swap support without soldering
  • Backlighting – transparent housing suitable for RGB
  • Package Contents – 90 pcs of Y2 linear switches 48 gf

When replacing, simply carefully pull out the original switches with an extractor and push the new ones into the socket so that the pins fit properly into the holes. Before purchasing, please ensure that your keyboard's board supports five-pin switches and hot swap replacement. It is advisable to occasionally clean the keyboard from dust to prevent dirt from accumulating under the keycaps.

The Y2 switches are a practical choice for modifying or building your own mechanical keyboard. They combine smooth linear action, lighter spring resistance, and a transparent housing that enhances the colourful backlighting. Thanks to the hot swap mounting, you can perform the replacement even without soldering experience and without any tools other than the extractor. The pack of 90 pieces will cover both compact and TKL keyboards, with a few switches left as spares. They are suitable for gamers and anyone who wants to type lightly and swiftly.

Price incl. VAT €81.62