The Gateron Lanes and MMD Holy Panda V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different spring (15 mm vs 20.4 mm extended), actuation (60 g vs 45 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.20 mm). That said, they are very 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 Lanes is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The operating force is 60g. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lanes. Manufactured by Gateron. | The MMD Holy Panda V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20.4 mm extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by MMD. |
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| Name | Gateron Lanes | MMD Holy Panda V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm | 20.4 mm extended |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 60 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.20 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed using 205g0. |
| Designer | Lanes | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | MMD |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Lanes is much more widely available, but the MMD Holy Panda V3 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 Lanes sound test | MMD Holy Panda V3 sound test |
No MMD Holy Panda V3 sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Lanes switches | Comments on MMD Holy Panda V3 switches |
This came to mind when I was trying out some Gateron Melodics for the first time. I was curious about the force curve because I knew something about these switches felt familiar, and when I looked it up I was right, they're extremely close in feel to Alps SKCM Orange. This made me wonder, why has nobody (or Gateron themselves) created a tactile switch using a tactile leaf rather than a click leaf to make an MX tactile – Lanes (designer). It keeps the clear click feeling but softens the sharpness, giving a smooth and comfortable sound while typing – Deltakeyco/Swagkeys. Gateron Lanes are a reimagined tactile switch that use a custom designed housing to utilize a click leaf mechanism without producing a loud click noise. The tactility feeling is different than most "standard" MX tactile switches as the leaf produces the feeling instead of the legs of the stem. They are often compared to something like an Alps orange switch – Pantheon/Bowlkeyboards. | When compared to the Drop Holy Panda switches, the MMD Holy Panda V3 switches are improved in the following aspects: 1. They are factory lubed using 205g0. 2. They have an improved switch pin structure for more precise actuation. 3. MMD adjusted the top housing materials to make them smoother. They come with a snappy tactility and crispy bottom-out which make them a great tactile switch. They are worth a try if you like holy-panda-like switches – Unikeys. |
