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Keygeek Ashes R2
My review of the Keygeek Ashes R2 — a Moyu-designed UPE-blend linear with a spherical sound-muffling bottom mold, factory lube and a choice of 42g or 52g weighting.
Where to buy
3.8mm
Travel
total key travel
5.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
3/5
Noise level
medium-thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
medium-thocky Profile medium-thocky
Noise level 3/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Which weight should I pick, 42g or 52g?
42g for fast, low-effort typing and gaming; 52g if you like more resistance and fewer mispresses. Both share the same smooth UPE feel and muffled sound — it's purely a weighting preference.
Why does it sound so muffled?
Keygeek's spherical bottom mold is shaped to absorb and round off the bottom-out, so instead of a sharp clack you get a softer, deeper note without the switch being silent.
Do I need to lube these?
No. They're factory-lubed and the UPE-blend stem is naturally slick, so they're glassy out of the bag. Lubing is optional polish at most.
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