The Invokeys Goji Reserve and HMX Firecracker switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POK stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POLM (with gold flakes) vs P3), bottom housing (POM vs P6), spring (21 mm single-stage vs 22 mm single-stage KOS), actuation (36 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (50 g vs 58 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.50 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Invokeys Goji Reserve is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POLM (with gold flakes) top housing, POM bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage spring. The operating force is 36g. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Invokeys. | The HMX Firecracker is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with P3 top housing, P6 bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage KOS spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2.50mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Yowzers. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Invokeys Goji Reserve | HMX Firecracker |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POLM (with gold flakes) | P3 |
| Bottom housing | POM | P6 |
| Stem material | POK | POK |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage | 22 mm single-stage KOS |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 36 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 58 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2.50 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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. |
| Designer | Invokeys | Yowzers |
| Manufacturer | - | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Firecracker is much more widely available, but the Invokeys Goji Reserve 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!
Invokeys Goji Reserve force curve | HMX Firecracker force curve |
| No HMX Firecracker force curve available. |
Comments on Invokeys Goji Reserve switches | Comments on HMX Firecracker switches |
Inspired by goji berries, these switches bring together a light and balanced tactility for mindful typing – Invokeys. | Enter the HMX Firecracker, a tactile switch designed by yowzer, a fellow tactile enthusiast. A switch the New York Times calls a revelation and HMX calls give me your freight forwarding address. Feel: A snappy and slightly pronounced bump. Sound: Kinda deep kinda clacky – KeebzNCables. The HMX Firecracker Tactile switch is designed by our dear friend Yowzers. These amazing switches feature a P-shaped tactile bump, which makes them super satisfying to type with. Material-wise, this is the first HMX tactile switch that uses a POK stem. Paired with the nylon housing, the POK stem creates a full, clacky, but not overly loud bottom-out sound – Unikeys. |
