The Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch and SW x HMX Garnet switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary PA blend vs PC), bottom housing (proprietary PA blend vs Nylon PA66), spring (18 mm gold-plated vs 22 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary PA blend top housing, proprietary PA blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated spring. The operating force is 45g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Whiplash. Manufactured by Cherry. | The SW x HMX Garnet is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Swagkeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch | SW x HMX Garnet |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary PA blend | PC |
| Bottom housing | proprietary PA blend | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated | 22 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Whiplash | Swagkeys |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch is not available at the moment, while the SW x HMX Garnet can be found in 1 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch and SW x HMX Garnet 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 Cherry x Whiplash MX Firefinch switches | Comments on SW x HMX Garnet switches |
Our good friends over at Whiplash have developed a stock, out the box Cherry switch that anyone can enjoy all day long. Back to basics. A linear with Cherry signature moulds, their best components loved by all previous switch releases, and a top quality factory lubrication job coupled with an excellent stock spring. This is a switch that does what you want it to do, immediately. Why is it called Firefinch you ask? Because Cherry said so. Shush. Kind of a cool name to be fair. Think MX2A Nixie mixed with MX black but with all the upgrades you would have wanted for them but minus the effort – Thocc Exchange. | No comments on SW x HMX Garnet switches. |
