The HMX Hades V2 and Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem material (T5 vs U4), spring (22 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version)), actuation (48 g vs 32 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.70 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 Hades V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and U4 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) spring. The 32g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 40g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Moyu.studio. Manufactured by Keygeek. |
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| Name | HMX Hades V2 | Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | PA12 |
| Stem material | T5 | U4 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended | 22 or 20mm long (40g vs 52 version) |
| Actuation | 48 g | 32 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 40 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Moyu Studio | Moyu.studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Keygeek |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek x Moyu Athena (40g) is not available at the moment, while the HMX Hades V2 can be found in 3 stores.
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HMX is renowned for its sound and excellent switch quality. The Hades V2 switch also continues these features, but unlike other HMX switches on the market, the Hades v2 switch uses HMX's latest T5 material stem and is paired with a PA12 housing, making the sound of the Hades v2 switch tend to be thocky – Unikeys. | Following the runaway success of the HMX Hades V2 – where depth (in both sound and visual aesthetic) met darkness—Athena rises as its radiant counterpart. Forged from the same mythic lineage, this is the next chapter in a switch series inspired by the gods themselves – Thocc Exchange. |
