The Haimu x Geon HG Red and KTT Silent Blue switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 bottom housing, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA66 vs PC), stem material (POM+PTFE vs POM+TPE), stem shape (partial dust-proof vs standard), bottom-out force (65 g vs 55 g). 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 Haimu x Geon HG Red is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM+PTFE stem (partial dust-proof shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Geon. Manufactured by Haimu. | The KTT Silent Blue is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM+TPE stem (standard shape). The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | Haimu x Geon HG Red | KTT Silent Blue |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM+PTFE | POM+TPE |
| Stem shape | partial dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel | - |
| Actuation | - g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Geon | - |
| Manufacturer | Haimu | KTT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT Silent Blue is not available at the moment, while the Haimu x Geon HG Red can be found in 1 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 Haimu x Geon HG Red switches | Comments on KTT Silent Blue switches |
Haimu x Geon HG Red Switches are a collaboration between the two with manufacturing by Haimu and design by Geon. The HG Red Switches are silent linear switches with small cutouts in the top and bottom-out for a more muted typing experience. It is also one of the first to utilize PTFE plastic as well as Korean KOS stainless steel springs which greatly reduces spring ping – Divinikey. | No comments on KTT Silent Blue switches. |
