The Geon Raptor HE V2 and OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches are both magnetic Hall-effect switches of the linear, Hall-effect breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, customizable actuation, customizable pre-travel, 3.40 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PA (closed-bottom)), bottom-out force (45 g vs 40 g). That said, they are nearly identical. 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 Geon Raptor HE V2 is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19.5 mm single-stage NAS-wire spring. As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! | The OWlab Ti HE (40g) is a linear, Hall-effect magnetic Hall-effect switch with PC top housing, PA (closed-bottom) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). As with most magnetic switches, you can freely set the actuation/pre-travel. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Light diffuser. Available in 40 and 50gf bottom out, this entry is about the 40gf one. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Grain Gold. Manufactured by OwLab. |
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| Name | Geon Raptor HE V2 | OWlab Ti HE (40g) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear, Hall-effect | linear, Hall-effect |
| Footprint | 2-pin | 2-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA (closed-bottom) |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 19.5 mm single-stage NAS-wire | - |
| Actuation | customizable | customizable |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | customizable | customizable |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Grain Gold |
| Manufacturer | - | OwLab |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Geon Raptor HE V2 is not available at the moment, while the OWlab Ti HE (40g) can be found in 3 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!
Geon Raptor HE V2 force curve | OWlab Ti HE (40g) force curve |
| No OWlab Ti HE (40g) force curve available. |
Geon Raptor HE V2 sound test | OWlab Ti HE (40g) sound test |
No Geon Raptor HE V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Geon Raptor HE V2 switches | Comments on OWlab Ti HE (40g) switches |
Geon Raptor HE V2 switches are Hall-effect switches meaning that the actuation point of the switch is determined by the keyboard software due to its magnetic nature. These switches are only compatible with some keyboards that support hall effect. V2 now has a reduced total travel, longer spring, and changed top housing material – Divinikey. | The Ti He Magnetic switch is OWlab's first HE switch release. Compatibility: HE Magnetic switches are only compatible with Hall Effect PCBs, including but not limited to Wooting HE+, KBDfans HE series, Geonworks HE PCBs, Rakka, Nuphy, Melgeek, Matrix Lab HE kit, and others. The Ti HE Magnetic switches are not compatible with MX mechanical switch PCBs – Unikeys. |
