The HMX Canglan V3 and XLLAB Keygeek Briny switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA12 vs PA12), stem material (modified UPE (sphere tip) vs UPE (U4)), spring (20 mm single-stage vs 20 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are quite 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 XLLAB Keygeek Briny is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and UPE (U4) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XLLAB. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Canglan V3 | XLLAB Keygeek Briny |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | modified UPE (sphere tip) | UPE (U4) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 20 mm |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | XLLAB |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
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 XLLAB Keygeek Briny 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 | XLLAB Keygeek Briny sound test |
No XLLAB Keygeek Briny sound test available. |
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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 Keygeek Briny linear switch is XLLAB's latest project. Featuring a pure PA66 bottom housing, modified PA12 top housing and a UPE stem. Sound wise these lean towards the middle ground, they are not high pitched or super deep sounding either. The Briny switches utilise Keygeek's latest factory lubing technique, lube is applied to the leaf, spring, and stem slider – SerpentKeys. |
