While the Gateron Khonsu and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Gateron Khonsu is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM (modified) vs PC), bottom housing (POM (modified) vs PA66 Nylon), spring (22 mm single-stage-extended KOS vs 22 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). All in all: they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Gateron Khonsu is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM (modified) top housing, POM (modified) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Gateron Khonsu comes with specially tuned factory lubing. In order to prevent lube pooling, only the spring, leaf, and stem legs are precisely lubed. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Mori. Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear 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 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Khonsu | HMX Lulu Silent |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM (modified) | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM (modified) | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage-extended KOS | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Mori | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Khonsu is much more widely available, but the HMX Lulu Silent is also available in 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!
Gateron Khonsu sound test | HMX Lulu Silent sound test |
No HMX Lulu Silent sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Khonsu switches | Comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches |
The Gateron Khonsu linear switch features Gateron's best molding, improved factory lubing, and top material selections. To maintain an overall clean, solid, and clacky sound profile, designer Mori chose to make the Khonsu housing with the Sea Salt Smoothie housing mold. Paired with the classic Gateron rail bottom-out stem, the Khonsu switch has a surprisingly crispy and clacky sound. Because the Khonsu switch is rail bottom-out, Mori delivered special instructions to Gateron regarding the factory lube process: Only the leaf, spring, stem legs, the front and the back side of the stem are precisely lubed. This way, there won't be any pooling issues. Please note, the dry version also comes with a bit of lube on the stem legs and leaf to eliminate noises – Unikeys. | No comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
