The HMX Longjing S and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , 50 g bottom-out force, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA66 Nylon vs PC), bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs PC), spring (22 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), actuation (45 g vs 38 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.40 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 Longjing S is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WJBY. Manufactured by HMX. | The Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | HMX Longjing S | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.40 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. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | WJBY | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Beer is much more widely available, but the HMX Longjing S 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 Longjing S force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No HMX Longjing S force curve available. |
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HMX Longjing S sound test | Gateron Beer sound test |
No Gateron Beer sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Longjing S switches | Comments on Gateron Beer switches |
The HMX Longjing S tactile switch is the successor of the Gateron Longjing tactile switches. Material-wise, these two switches don't differ much, but HMX's light tactile molds make them feel and sound drastically different. Longjing S tactile switch is similar to the HMX K01 tactile switch, which delivers a mid-clacky bottom-out sound; The tactile bump is on the smaller side and similar in size to the Cherry Brown switches – Unikeys. If you're a fan of HMX K01, you'll like these too… primarily because they're pretty much a recolor. Made with a PA66 top/bottom paired with a POM stem. The tactile bump is very light with these, similar to what you would feel with Cherry Browns. Sound wise, very similar if not identical to K01. A clean, crisp clacky sound profile that isn't too loud. No ping, crunching, or any other weird noises. These are some of the best light tactiles HMX offers. Right up there with Yamatake and Valerians. I would highly recommend! – @keyboard_dad. The HMX LongJing Tea S Tactile Switch is the next evolution of the classic Gateron Longjing tactile switches. With HMX’s new tactile molds give the Longjing S a noticeably different feel and sound – LumeKeebs. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
