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The Invokeys Red Bean and Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, 55 g bottom-out force, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (PBT vs Nylon PA-2), stem material (HDPE vs T2), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), spring (22 mm double-stage vs 55g), total travel (4 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 Invokeys Red Bean is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PBT bottom housing, and HDPE stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Designed by Invokeys. Manufactured by Aflion. | The Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA-2 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 55g spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebz N Cables. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Invokeys Red Bean | Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | PBT | Nylon PA-2 |
| Stem material | HDPE | T2 |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | 55g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Invokeys | Keebz N Cables |
| Manufacturer | Aflion | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Invokeys Red Bean is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol can be found in multiple stores.
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Inspired by the dark red beans that provide a sweet and smooth textural component to numerous Asian desserts. The Red Bean switches are the fourth installment of our Artisanal series. These are our first 4.0mm full travel switch comprised of a fun, new material combination that leans toward a brighter and louder sound profile – Invokeys. | The Ice Cendol is the latest switch in our Shaved Ice series inspired by a childhood favourite dessert thanks to all the Malaysians and Singaporean in Perth. It’s been a long way to get here, originally planned to be manufactured by Keygeek, we weren’t happy with the sound profile and the appearance of the transparent nylon top housing… so Mr Keebz enlisted Rassles our Kiwi Staff Member to help design the new Ice Cendol and we got working with the most hyped manu in 2024 HMX to create a unique material combination to create something that some have described as MX Black-ish without the scratch-ish – KeebzNCables. |
