The HMX Canglan V3 and HMX Serene Green switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature modified PA12 top housing, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 vs modified POM), stem material (modified UPE (sphere tip) vs modified UPE), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage), bottom-out force (50 g vs 46 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.60 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 HMX Canglan V3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE (sphere tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Serene Green is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 top housing, modified POM bottom housing, and modified UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 46g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by M Studio. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Canglan V3 | HMX Serene Green |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 | modified PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | modified POM |
| Stem material | modified UPE (sphere tip) | modified UPE |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 46 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | - | M Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Serene Green is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Canglan V3 can be found in multiple 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!
HMX Canglan V3 sound test | HMX Serene Green sound test |
No HMX Serene Green sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Canglan V3 switches | Comments on HMX Serene Green switches |
HMX Canglan V3 switches are the last iteration of the Canglan series. The Canglan V3 switches are not a re-color of the Canglan V2 or any other existing HMX switches. The reasons are as follows: Canglan V3 switches are made with HMX's new housing and stem mold. Canglan V3 is the first HMX switch that uses the sphere stem tip to lower the pitch and deepen the sound profile. A UPE stem and PA66 bottom housing with no fiberglass are chosen this time, also to achieve a deep and thocky sound – unikeys. | HMX Serene Green switches come with HMX's newly developed POM bottom housing, and it is also the first HMX switch that utilizes POM as its housing material. The modified UPE stem and POM bottom housing create an even fuller and more bassy sound signature than other existing HMX switches. The bottom-out feel is still as solid and firm. They don't feel overly soft because the stem is made of UPE – unikeyboards.com. |
