The Chosfox Voyager V2 and HMX Yamatake 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 , 2 mm pre-travel, 3.50 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PA-2), spring (two-stage gold plated stainless steel vs 22 mm), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 50 g). 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 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 Yamatake is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA-2 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Chosfox Voyager V2 | HMX Yamatake |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA-2 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | two-stage gold plated stainless steel | 22 mm |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown | unknown |
| Designer | Chosfox | XLLAB |
| 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 not available at the moment, while the HMX Yamatake can be found in 6 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!
Chosfox Voyager V2 force curve | HMX Yamatake force curve |
| No HMX Yamatake force curve available. |
Comments on Chosfox Voyager V2 switches | Comments on HMX Yamatake 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 Yamatake is a long-pole tactile switch with a relatively small p-shaped bump. The PC top housing and POM stem ensure a smooth travel, and the PA-2 bottom housing guarantees a thick but clacky overall sound profile – SerpentKeys. |
