The BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape and HMX Sandstorm switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PA+30% fiberglass vs PA66 Nylon), spring (21mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (27 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 58 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.10 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA+30% fiberglass bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 21mm spring. The 27g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Zuoce Studio. Manufactured by BSUN. | The HMX Sandstorm is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape | HMX Sandstorm |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA+30% fiberglass | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 27 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 58 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Zuoce Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Sandstorm is much more widely available, but the BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering BSUN x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape and HMX Sandstorm switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 x Zuoce Studio Cheese Grape switches | Comments on HMX Sandstorm switches |
Zuoce Studio is back with it's latest high quality ultra budget priced switches. Zuoce Studio has always been known for creating really good tactiles starting with the Rococo R1 with Haimu. They've done it again with Cheese Grape… a switch that is confusingly unique. When typing fast, the tactile bump subtly becomes lighter, while on slower key presses the tactile bump is more pronounced. How? I have nfi but at 21c per switch, please try them and help confirm that I'm not going crazy – Keebzandcables. | HMX Sandstorm - The latest HMX tactile switches feature a very pleasant and noticeable tactile bump, the familiar smooth HMX typing feel, and exactly the clacky sound we love from HMX! – MonacoKeys. |
