The BSUN Raw and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different stem material (UMPE vs POM), spring (21 mm single-stage vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.40 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The BSUN Raw is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and UMPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. 40/50/60g and lubed/unlubed variants available. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Geon. Manufactured by BSUN. | The HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | BSUN Raw | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | UMPE | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Geon | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 is much more widely available, but the BSUN Raw is also available in stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Comments on BSUN Raw switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches |
BSUN Raw Switches are designed by Geon in order to best represent BSUN's linear switches in a natural, raw state. This also expands into not utilizing dye for the material in order to emphasize its "rawness" – Divinikey. | The Hyacinth V1 switch was already a great success, but Sillyworks always strive to reach a higher limit. After almost two years since they released the Hyacinth V1, the V2 version is finally here. Compared to Hyacinth V1, the V2 version had a lot of upgrades and changes; Firstly, the manufacture of the V2 was changed from KTT to HMX. HMX is able to mold more precisely to create more consistent stem length and housing tolerance. If you have used other HMX switches such as the Macaron or Macchiato, you will understand what their molds are like: The stem and housing tolerance is super high as the stem sits super stable in the housing. There is super minimal stem wobble as the housing really closes up on the stem. However, you will never feel that the housing is squishing the stem too tight to create bottom-out issues. That is how precise HMX's molds are. The V2 switches are smooth, tight, and great-sounding – Unikeys. |
