The Haimu x Geon HG Red and Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA66 vs Nylon), bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs Nylon), stem material (POM+PTFE vs POM), stem shape (partial dust-proof vs partial box), spring (20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel vs 15 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (65 g vs 63.5 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 15 mm single-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. |
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| Name | Haimu x Geon HG Red | Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM+PTFE | POM |
| Stem shape | partial dust-proof | partial box |
| Spring | 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel | 15 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | Geon | - |
| Manufacturer | Haimu | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Haimu x Geon HG Red is not available at the moment, while the Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear can be found in 4 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Haimu x Geon HG Red and Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear 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!
Comments on Haimu x Geon HG Red switches | Comments on Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear 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 Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear switches. |
