The HMX Cosmic Purple and Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (LY vs modified POM), spring (KOS single-stage extended vs KOS single-stage), actuation (45 g vs 58 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 63.5 g), total travel (3.40 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 Cosmic Purple is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. When buying 90 or more Cosmic Purple switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and modified POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage spring. The 58g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sharkeys. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Cosmic Purple | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | LY | modified POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 58 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Unikeys | Sharkeys |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Cosmic Purple is not available at the moment, while the Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin can be found in 3 stores.
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HMX Cosmic Purple sound test | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin sound test |
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The HMX Cosmic Purple linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand new full POM housing mold. It is the first HMX switch that comes with a full POM housing. Full POM housing with LY stem is not rare to see in this hobby but HMX makes it distinct; Most POM housing and Ly stem switches, such as BSUN Aniya and BSUN Dusty Rose, are deep and thocky sounding. That's not the case with Cosmic Purple; Thanks to HMX's molding design and unique LY blend, Cosmic Purple switches are super clacky and higher pitched. The POM housing widens the sound spectrum and makes them sound full and vibrant at the same time. We also left a bit of audible scratch to these switches if that's what you like – Unikeys. | Keygeek Pomkin switches are Keygeek's first full POM linear switch. Similar to most well-known full POM switches, Pomkin also comes with that classic full and thocky sound signature. With the help of the new top housing mold design, they feel smoother than most full POM switches, but the highly sought-after scratchy sound is still present when you listen to them right next to your ears – unikeys. |
