The HMX Canglan V3 and Siliworks X HMX Sonja 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 (with texture for scratchiness)), stem material (modified UPE (sphere tip) vs POM), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (42 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 52 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Silliworks. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Canglan V3 | Siliworks X HMX Sonja |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 | PA66 (with texture for scratchiness) |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | modified UPE (sphere tip) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing |
| Designer | - | Silliworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Canglan V3 is much more widely available, but the Siliworks X HMX Sonja is also available in some 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 | Siliworks X HMX Sonja sound test |
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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. | The HMX Sonja linear switch designed by Siliworks (previously Sillyworks) is a new HMX rail bottom-out switch. Different from the snow crash switches, the housing mold Sonja switches use is customized by Silliworks; The top housing comes with an intentional rough texture to create a satisfying scratchy feel - unikeys. |
