The HMX Sandstorm and Gateron Jupiter Banana switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 Nylon vs Nylon), spring (22 mm single-stage vs two-stage stainless steel), actuation (50 g vs 59 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 69 g), pre-travel (2.30 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.10 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 Sandstorm is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2.30mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.10mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. | The Gateron Jupiter Banana is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage stainless steel spring. The 59g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 69g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Gold alloy contact point, LED light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | HMX Sandstorm | Gateron Jupiter Banana |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | two-stage stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 50 g | 59 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 69 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2.30 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.10 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Sandstorm is much more widely available, but the Gateron Jupiter Banana 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 Sandstorm force curve | Gateron Jupiter Banana force curve |
No HMX Sandstorm force curve available. |
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Comments on HMX Sandstorm switches | Comments on Gateron Jupiter Banana switches |
HMX Sandstorm - The latest HMX tactile switches feature a very pleasant and noticeable tactile bump, the familiar smooth HMX typing feel, and exactly the clacky sound we love from HMX! – MonacoKeys. | No comments on Gateron Jupiter Banana switches. |
