The Gateron Plus and HMX Crisp switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 55 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 milky vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (PA66 milky vs POM), spring (15 mm KOS double-stage extended vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (46 g vs 48 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Plus is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 milky top housing, PA66 milky bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm KOS double-stage extended spring. The 46g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sensy. Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Crisp is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WY. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Plus | HMX Crisp |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 milky | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 milky | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm KOS double-stage extended | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 46 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | Sensy | WY |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Plus is not available at the moment, while the HMX Crisp can be found in 1 stores.
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Gateron Plus sound test | HMX Crisp sound test |
No HMX Crisp sound test available. |
Comments on Gateron Plus switches | Comments on HMX Crisp switches |
The Gateron + linear switch is a rail bottom-out full travel switch. On top of the Gateron classic milky housing and POM stem, Sensy requested Gateron to upgrade the leaf to match modern-day custom keyboards' PCBs, which come with 5ms of delay or less – Unikeys. | The HMX Crisp linear switch features HMX's newest stem and housing molds; Its POM stem and PA12 top housing ensures a smooth typing experience while the POM bottom housing creates a clacky and solid overall sound profile. Great news for those who love keyboards that shine, the Crisp switch comes with HMX's newest light diffusers for better RGB performance – Unikeys. |
