The HMX Sakura and Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, dust-proof stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 vs nylon), bottom housing (PC vs nylon), spring (22 mm/KOS single-stage vs 21 mm), actuation (45 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (53 g vs 50 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.30 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 Sakura is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 22 mm/KOS single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with nylon top housing, nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 21 mm spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | HMX Sakura | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | nylon |
| Bottom housing | PC | nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | dust-proof |
| Spring | 22 mm/KOS single-stage | 21 mm |
| Actuation | 45 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 is much more widely available, but the HMX Sakura is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Sakura and Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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 Sakura force curve | Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 force curve |
No HMX Sakura force curve available. |
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Comments on HMX Sakura switches | Comments on Outemu Silent Honey Peach V3 switches |
The HMX Silent Sakura switch is the first silent HMX linear switch that I know of. According to Mage Studio, these switches come with a great balance between being quiet and having a great typing feel; They don't feel as mushy as most silent switches are, and the bottom-out is very comfy. They might not be the quietest silent switch, but they are one of the best silent switches to type on – Unikeys. | Outemu Silent Honey Peach, aka Outemu Silent Peach, is a silent switch by Outemu, with a Nylon top and bottom housing, POM stem, and 40gf actuation force. It is the perfect entry-level budget silent switch for your mechanical keyboard. Stay silent in office, library, coffee shop, etc. V2 came with 5-pin bottom housing for better stability, V3 has more light guides compared to V2 – Chosfox. Ideal for quiet environments like offices, libraries, and coffee shops, the Outemu Honey Peach V3 Silent Switches provide a satisfying and responsive feel, while keeping noise levels to a minimum. Upgrade your mechanical keyboard with these switches for a truly enhanced typing experience! – YourKBD. |
