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The Gateron EF EverFree Curry 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, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different spring (15 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (50 g vs 45 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 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 Gateron EF EverFree Curry is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | 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 | Gateron EF EverFree Curry | 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 | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 50 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | 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 Gateron EF EverFree Curry is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron EF EverFree Curry and HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 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 Gateron EF EverFree Curry switches | Comments on HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 switches |
Gateron sub-brand EverFree switch is a new mold and design, different from the main GATERON brand. But it also has high value and quality. The EF Curry switch top housing is PC and bottom housing is Nylon, and the stem is POM. Which brings a different satisfying typing feel. Also EF switch has an original Gold Alloy contact point with better antioxidant quality, more reliable conductivity, and a longer lifetime. With a dual-layered pin, it is more strong when put on the PCB board. This GATERON EF curry switch item is 5-pin and compatible with a standard 5-pin MX mechanical keyboard with SMD-LED light – CandyKeys. | 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. |
