The HMX Sogurt V2 and HMX Swift Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature LY stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA12 Nylon vs Nylon P3), bottom housing (P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass) vs Nylon PA3.0), spring (20 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm 50g single-stage), actuation (37 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (45 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 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 Sogurt V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 Nylon top housing, P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass) bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 37g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 45g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Key of life. Manufactured by HMX. | The HMX Swift Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon P3 top housing, Nylon PA3.0 bottom housing, and LY stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm 50g single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | HMX Sogurt V2 | HMX Swift Linear |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 Nylon | Nylon P3 |
| Bottom housing | P5 (PA66 +30% fiber glass) | Nylon PA3.0 |
| Stem material | LY | LY |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm 50g single-stage |
| Actuation | 37 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 45 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. The chance that these get lube pooling issue is very small. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Key of life | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Sogurt V2 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the HMX Swift Linear 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!
Comments on HMX Sogurt V2 switches | Comments on HMX Swift Linear switches |
The HMX Sogurt V2 linear switch is the successor to the super popular Sogurt switches which is known for it's full clacky sound, great factory lube, and smooth travel. Compared to the V1, Sogurt V2 comes with the following changes and improvements: 1. The overall sound profile is fuller and poppier thanks to the thickened bottom housing. 2. They feel even smoother than V1 because of the PA12 top housing. 3. New L3 mold delivering great tolerance, minimal stem wobble. 4. Improved factory lubing which is very precise – Unikeys. | No comments on HMX Swift Linear switches. |
