The HMX Canglan V3 and Keygeek Guns N Roses switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA12 vs PA66), stem material (modified UPE (sphere tip) vs L4 (modified POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder)), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 21mm), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.50 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 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 Keygeek Guns N Roses is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and L4 (modified POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder) stem (standard shape). It features a 21mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keys in Cheese Studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Canglan V3 | Keygeek Guns N Roses |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | modified UPE (sphere tip) | L4 (modified POM with a sprinkle of undisclosed metal powder) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 21mm |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Keys in Cheese Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Guns N Roses 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 force curve | Keygeek Guns N Roses force curve |
No HMX Canglan V3 force curve available. |
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HMX Canglan V3 sound test | Keygeek Guns N Roses sound test |
Comments on HMX Canglan V3 switches | Comments on Keygeek Guns N Roses 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. | Guns N Roses is the first non-cheese themed switch by Keys in Cheese studio. The name and colourway is a tribute to one of her favourite rock bands from the 80s. This switch has a kinda deep/thocky and kinda clacky sound profile unlike Blue Cheese V2 which is the current thock king. They've achieved this by using the same materials as Blue Cheese V2, except adding metal powder into the L4 stem blend to make it clack a little – Keebzandcables. |
