The HMX Noire and Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (PA12 vs Nylon PA66), spring (KOS double-stage extended vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (55 g vs 52 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 63.5 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.40 mm), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are mostly different. 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 Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. | The Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by OFF Studio. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | HMX Noire | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS double-stage extended | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.40 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob | OFF Studio |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie can be found in 5 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 Noire switches | Comments on Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches |
From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. | Kailhs new Black Cherry Pie with the ORIGINAL cream stem. The top and bottom housings utilize new molds that mimic a Cherry top and a JWK H1 bottom housings. |
