The HMX Egg Yolk and BSUN Agarwood switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon + S1 center vs Nylon PA66), stem material (M2 vs T3), actuation (45 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 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 Egg Yolk is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon + S1 center bottom housing, and M2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Double-shot bottom housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by HMX. Manufactured by HMX. | The BSUN Agarwood is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and T3 stem (standard shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by BSUN. |
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| Name | HMX Egg Yolk | BSUN Agarwood |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon + S1 center | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | M2 | T3 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | HMX | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | BSUN |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the BSUN Agarwood is not available at the moment, while the HMX Egg Yolk can be found in 1 stores.
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Comments on HMX Egg Yolk switches | Comments on BSUN Agarwood switches |
The Egg Yolk is HMX's first switch with a double-shot bottom housing – and that's exactly what makes the difference in the sound profile: a deliberately engineered S1 post sits in the middle of the PA66 bottom, right where the stem hits. The result is an exceptionally clacky, crisp keypress with a surprisingly full, rounded character – substantial and defined, without letting the classic HMX clack drift into the bright or shrill range. The hardened M2 stem keeps the 3.6mm travel glassy-smooth throughout and adds a poppy snap on bottom-out. Currently considered one of the clackiest linear switches around – ideal for loud, lively builds with character – MonacoKeys. | The Agarwood linear switches were manufactured by BSUN in order to create a creamy yet thocky-sounding switch. This switch uses unique materials, including an T3 stem that is lubed from the factory – Kinetic Labs. |
