The Gateron Luciola and HMX Yogurt V1 53g switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Ink vs PC), bottom housing (Ink vs P5 (40-45% fiberglass)), spring (22 mm black-plated double-stage vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (55 g vs 53 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 62 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Luciola is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Ink top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm black-plated double-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Luminescent housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Yogurt V1 53g is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, P5 (40-45% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 53g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Luciola | HMX Yogurt V1 53g |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Ink | PC |
| Bottom housing | Ink | P5 (40-45% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm black-plated double-stage | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g | 53 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Yogurt V1 53g is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Luciola can be found in multiple stores.
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Gateron Luciola force curve | HMX Yogurt V1 53g force curve |
| No HMX Yogurt V1 53g force curve available. |
Comments on Gateron Luciola switches | Comments on HMX Yogurt V1 53g switches |
The Gateron Luciola switch is a linear switch with a housing made of a luminescent material that glows for a certain period of time even in dark places. This switch uses the same Ink V2 mold and material, but is pre-lubed via automatic equipment, and it sending out light green glow in the night – Coffeekeys. | XLLAB designed the HMX Yogurt switch, which HMX manufactures using its newest stem and bottom housing mold. The P5 bottom housing Yogurt switches use a modified nylon with 40-45% fiberglass added. It is a new nylon blend from HMX and by far the material with the most fiberglass added. What it does to the switches is make them sound super loud, clacky, and full-sounding. With the help of the new stem and bottom housing mold, Yogurt switches come with smooth keystrokes and minimum stem wobble – Unikeys. |
