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The HMX Ice Lotus and Sillyworks x Gateron Type R switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, - g , 55 g actuation, 60 g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA12 vs PA66), bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs PA66), stem material (POM (modified) vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm KOS double-stage extended), pre-travel (2.50 mm vs 2.20 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 Ice Lotus is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM (modified) stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.50mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2.20mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Sillyworks. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | HMX Ice Lotus | Sillyworks x Gateron Type R |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA12 | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM (modified) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm KOS double-stage extended |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.50 mm | 2.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. |
| Designer | YG Studio | Sillyworks |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Sillyworks x Gateron Type R is much more widely available, but the HMX Ice Lotus 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!
Comments on HMX Ice Lotus switches | Comments on Sillyworks x Gateron Type R switches |
The HMX Ice Lotus tactile switch features a large tactile bump and a new top housing structure. Unlike existing HMX tactile switches, Ice Lotus utilizes a new top housing mold, identical to that of Cloud V2 or Lunar Stone switches. With PA12 as the top housing material, modified POM as the stem material, and excellent factory lubrication, the Ice Lotus switch is exceptionally smooth out of the box – Unikeys. | The Gateron Type R tactile switch might be the craziest tactile switch you have ever seen. Sillyworks' goal was to create a tactile switch that doesn't come with any linear travel: A 100% pure tactile switch. The Type R has a super short travel distance which is 3mm only. With the help of the elongated stem pole and tactile bump design, the tactility starts at the keypress and ends with the bottom-out. Sound-wise, because the travel is so short and bottom-out comes too quickly, the Type R switches tend to sound clackier than other Gateron tactile switches – Unikeys. |
