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The HMX Snowfall and Gateron Beer switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , 50 g bottom-out force, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PC), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm lengthened gold-plated), total travel (3 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are very 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 Snowfall is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by TR. Manufactured by HMX. | The Gateron Beer is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm lengthened gold-plated spring. The 38g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | HMX Snowfall | Gateron Beer |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm lengthened gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | 38 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | TR | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Beer is much more widely available, but the HMX Snowfall 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 Snowfall force curve | Gateron Beer force curve |
No HMX Snowfall force curve available. |
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Comments on HMX Snowfall switches | Comments on Gateron Beer switches |
These are tactile switches manufactured by HMX. The glittery sparkle inside the polycarbonate top housing evokes the image of snow – yushakobo.jp. Tactility that puts tactility to shame – ktechs. | Gateron Beer switches are switches inspired by the annual beer festival held in Qindao. With a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and pole bottom-out stem, these switches has an tactile interesting feel on the downstroke with a satisfying bottom-out – Divinikey. |
