The HMX Pine Moon and HMX Canglan V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PA66 bottom housing, standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs modified PA12), stem material (T2 vs modified UPE (sphere tip)), spring (22 mm vs 20 mm single-stage), actuation (43 g vs 42 g), pre-travel (1 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.10 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Pine Moon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by YG Studio. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Canglan V3 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA12 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and modified UPE (sphere tip) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Pine Moon | HMX Canglan V3 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | modified PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PA66 | PA66 |
| Stem material | T2 | modified UPE (sphere tip) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 43 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | YG Studio | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Pine Moon is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Canglan V3 can be found in multiple 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 Pine Moon sound test | HMX Canglan V3 sound test |
No HMX Pine Moon sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Pine Moon switches | Comments on HMX Canglan V3 switches |
No comments on HMX Pine Moon switches. | HMX Canglan V3 switches are the last iteration of the Canglan series. The Canglan V3 switches are not a re-color of the Canglan V2 or any other existing HMX switches. The reasons are as follows: Canglan V3 switches are made with HMX's new housing and stem mold. Canglan V3 is the first HMX switch that uses the sphere stem tip to lower the pitch and deepen the sound profile. A UPE stem and PA66 bottom housing with no fiberglass are chosen this time, also to achieve a deep and thocky sound – unikeys. |
