The HMX Snowfall and Gateron Weightlessness switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), spring (22 mm single-stage vs 22 mm double-stage), 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 Weightlessness is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KeysMe. Manufactured by Gateron. |
|
|
| Name | HMX Snowfall | Gateron Weightlessness |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | 22 mm double-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - 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 | KeysMe |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Snowfall is much more widely available, but the Gateron Weightlessness is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Snowfall and Gateron Weightlessness 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 Snowfall sound test | Gateron Weightlessness sound test |
No HMX Snowfall sound test available. |
Comments on HMX Snowfall switches | Comments on Gateron Weightlessness 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. | KeysMe is partnering with Gateron to launch the exclusive Weightlessness switches and bring them to the mechanical switch market. Comes with factory pre-lubed, it is designed with eye catching color to perform a new level of smoothness in each keystroke and significantly wobble less than a regular mechanical switch. With a tactile design, carefully selected components, and a light-to-moderate 50 grams of required force, these little typing cubes make each actuation melt right into the keyboard – Gateron. |
