The HMX Lunar Stone and Menel Eight Nine (Haku) switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different spring (KOS single-stage extended vs 18 mm), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 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 Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. | The Menel Eight Nine (Haku) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The operating force is 40g. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Haimu. |
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| Name | HMX Lunar Stone | Menel Eight Nine (Haku) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS single-stage extended | 18 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 60 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Unikeys | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Haimu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lunar Stone is not available at the moment, while the Menel Eight Nine (Haku) can be found in 1 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 Lunar Stone sound test | Menel Eight Nine (Haku) sound test |
No Menel Eight Nine (Haku) sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches | Comments on Menel Eight Nine (Haku) switches |
The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. | The Menel Eight Nine are in-house switches (OEM rebrands) – StacksKB. |
