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The Chosfox Voyager V2 and HMX Hydra 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 (Nylon vs P2), spring (two-stage gold plated stainless steel vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 50 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 2.30 mm), total travel (3.50 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 Chosfox Voyager V2 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage gold plated stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Designed by Chosfox. Manufactured by JWK. | The HMX Hydra is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Chosfox Voyager V2 | HMX Hydra |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | P2 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | two-stage gold plated stainless steel | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.30 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.10 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. |
| Designer | Chosfox | HMX |
| Manufacturer | JWK | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Chosfox Voyager V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Hydra can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Chosfox Voyager V2 and HMX Hydra 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!
Chosfox Voyager V2 force curve | HMX Hydra force curve |
| No HMX Hydra force curve available. |
Comments on Chosfox Voyager V2 switches | Comments on HMX Hydra switches |
Voyager is a brand-new tactile switch designed by Chosfox and made by JWK. This new switch features "Advanced Tactile". One-of-a-kind Hyper Tactile Switch without the spring and leaf noise – Chosfox. | The HMX Hydra tactile switch is designed by XLLAB and features a big almost D-shaped tactile bump similar to Retro J. It is an attempt to replicate the classic Gateron Type R's D-shaped bump, but with a touch of the signature HMX clacky sound profile and fantastic stem wobble control. Thanks to the P2 bottom housing, the Hydra switches are one of the clackiest HMX tactile switches so far – Unikeys. |
