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The Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming and HMX Crystal HE magnetic switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, - spring, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs PA66 (+30% fiberglass)), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.30 mm). 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 Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. Bottom-out is at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Crystal HE magnetic is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA66 (+30% fiberglass) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 42g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming | HMX Crystal HE magnetic |
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| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 (+30% fiberglass) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | - | - |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | - g | 42 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | HMX |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Crystal HE magnetic is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming can be found in 4 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!
Comments on Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming switches | Comments on HMX Crystal HE magnetic switches |
No comments on Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming switches. | The HMX Crystal He switch is HMX's answer to the HE Magnetic switch trend. It features a super-fast RT of 0.01, which is on par with some of the best-performing HE switches in the market. They are compatible with all major HE Magnetic keyboards in the market. All you need to do is plug them in, and they are ready to go. Most importantly, the Crystal He Magnetic switch doesn't disappoint with its sound signature, since, well, you know, they are made by HMX after all – Unikeys. |
